Ray54E
Marine
VHF Radio
Owner’s Handbook
Document number: 81232-3
Date: July 2005
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About this Handbook
Introduction
This handbook describes the Ray54E fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54E
provides two-way communications on all International marine ch annels,
pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and
marine channels. The Ray54E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital
Selective Calling (DSC).
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bo ld
capitals (for example: SCAN/SAVE). The LCD indicators and functions are
shown in normal capitals (for example: TX).
➤ Operating procedures, which may consist of a singl e key-press or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the
margin.
Technical Accur acy
T o the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as
it went to press. However , our policy of continuous product improvement
and updating may change specifications without prio r notice. As a result,
unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from
time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or
omissions it may contain.
For the latest product information visit our website:
Warr anty
T o register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out
the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It i s very
important that you complete the owner information and ret urn the card to the
factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.
Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc.
© Raymarine plc 2005
www .raymarine.com
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Important Information
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
The Ray54E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling
(DSC). A nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is
required to operate the DSC equipment. In some areas, a radio operator
licence is required before an MMSI number will be issued.
Note: You can request an MMSI number fromsame agency that is sues radio
or Ship Radio licences in your area. Once obtained, you can program the
MMSI number into your Ray54E as described in this handbook.
Group MMSI ID
A Group ID MMSI number can also be entered for vessels that are part of a
group, such as a flotilla or racing fleet, enabling DSC communications within
the group.
Automatic T ransmitter Identification System (ATIS)
If you purchased your Ray54E to include use on the inland waterways o f the
contracting governments of the “Regional Arrangement Concerning the
Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways”— also known as the Basel
Agreement
Automatic Transmitter Identi fication System (A TI S) functionality . ATIS
includes data at the end of radio transmission that identifies your station.
A TIS operation can be turned on or off as n eeded via the radio’s Menu mode.
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— your Ray54E will be programmed by your dealer to include
Note: When ATIS is enabled, certain programming steps have b een implemented to protect the integrity of the Basel Agreement, including the blocking of DSC functions when ATIS is active. See Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) on page 31 and ATIS Function on page 79.
Y our ATIS ID number is derived from your vessel’s cal l sign. Y our
authorized Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding your A TIS ID
number, which you can then program into your Ray54E using the operation
described on page 77.
1.The Basel Agreement includes Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
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SAFETY NOTICE
Y our Raymarine VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and
operated in accordance with the instructions co ntained in this handbook.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.
CAUTION: Navigation Aid
This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affecte d by
many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental
conditions, and improper handling or use. It is your responsibility to
exercise common prudence and navigational judgments. Do not reply
upon this radio as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.
Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposu re to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy , make sure the antenna is:
• connected to the radio before transmitting
• located where it will be away from people
• located at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) from the radio’ s main unit
Safe Compass Distance
Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common mechanical compass; other
compass types may require greater distances. T o be sure, you should locate
the radio as far as possible from the compass. T est your compass to verify
proper operation while the radio is also operating.
EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and
manufacture conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibili ty
(EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required t o ensure that
performance is not compromised.
Product Disposal
When you want to dispose of this product at the end of its working life, please
do so in accordance with local regulations.
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Contents
About this Handbook ........................... .................................. ..............................iii
Introduction ............................................................................................. iii
Conventions Used ...................................................................................iii
T echnical Accuracy .................................................................................iii
Warranty .................................................................................................. iii
Important Information ........................................................... .............................i v
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) .............................................iv
Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) .............................iv
SAFETY NOTICE ...................................................................................v
Product Disposal .......................................................................................v
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................... ...................................1
1.1 Ray54E Fixed Station VHF Radio ...................................................1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................1
Chapter 2: Installation ........................................... ................................. .............3
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................ 3
Equipment Supplied ..................................................................... 3
2.2 Planning the Installation ................................................................... 4
Ty pical Mounting Methods ..........................................................4
Flush Mounting .............................................................................4
2.3 Power Connections .......................................................................... 6
2.4 External Speaker Connections .........................................................7
2.5 Grounding ........................................................................................ 7
2.6 GPS/NMEA Data .............................................................................7
2.7 Antenna Connections .......................................................................8
Chapter 3: Getting Started ................................................................ ..................9
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs ...............................................................9
Microphone Keys ....................................................................... 10
Main Unit Rotary Keys ...............................................................10
Main Unit Push Keys ..................................................................10
Microphone ................................................................................ 11
1. PTT ....................................................................................11
2. UP/DOWN ........................................................................ 11
3. 16/PLUS ............................................................................11
4. HILO .................................................................................11
Main Unit .................................................................................... 11
5. CH .....................................................................................11
6. PWR/VOL ........................................................................ 11
7. SQ ..................................................................................... 11
8. DW/TRI ............................................................................ 11
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9. CALL/MENU ...................................................................12
10. HILO/USER ...................................................................13
11. SCAN / SAVE .................................................................13
12. 16/PLUS ..........................................................................14
13. CLEAR ........................................................................... 14
14. DISTRESS ......................................................................14
3.2 LCD Display ..................................................................................14
1. (HI/LO) TX Power ..................................................................14
2. (TX) Transmitting ................................................................... 14
3. (RX) Receiving .......................................................................15
4. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode ...............................................15
5. DSC Message .........................................................................15
6. A TIS Active ............................................................................ 15
7. NO GPS ...................................................................................15
8. Battery Low ............................................................................15
9. (USER) Favourite Channel Mode ...........................................15
10. (SA VED) Memory Mode ......................................................15
11. (WX) W eather Channel .........................................................15
12. (ALERT) W e ather Alert ........................................................15
13. (U I C) Channel Set ...............................................................16
14. (A) Simplex Channel ............................................................ 16
15. (B) Receive-only Channel ....................................................16
16. Channel Number ...................................................................16
17. Dot Matrix Display ...............................................................16
Chapter 4: General Operations ...................................... .................................. .17
4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF .....................................................17
4.2 Setting the V olume .........................................................................17
4.3 Setting the Squelch .........................................................................17
4.4 Setting the Power Output ................................................................17
4.5 Setting the Channel ........................................................................18
On the microphone... .............................................................18
On the main unit... .................................................................18
4.6 Selecting a W eather Channel (If A vailable) ................................... 19
W eather Alert Operation (If A vailable) .................................20
4.7 Selecting the Priority Channel ........................................................20
4.8 Selecting the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel ........................ 21
Reprograming the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel ............22
4.9 Transmitting ................................................................................... 23
4.10 Using the Scan Modes ....................................................................23
All Scan .......................................................................................24
Saved (Memory) Scan ................................................................ 24
Priority All Scan .........................................................................25
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Priority Saved Scan .....................................................................25
4.11 Adding Channels to Memory ......................................................... 26
4.12 Using the Monitor Modes ............................................................... 27
Dual W atch .................................................................................27
Tri W atch .....................................................................................28
4.13 USER Channel Mode .....................................................................29
4.14 DSC Call Operation ....................................................................... 29
4.15 Menu Mode Operation ................................................................... 30
Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .............................. .........................31
5.1 DSC Call Function ......................................................................... 32
5.2 Individual Calls ..............................................................................34
Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations ..........................................34
Transmitting an Individual Call .................................................. 34
Receiving Individual Calls .........................................................37
5.3 Group Calls ....................................................................................38
Transmitting a Group Call ..........................................................38
Receiving Group Calls ................................................................40
5.4 All Ships Calls ................................................................................42
Transmitting an All Ships Call ....................................................42
Receiving an All Ships Call ........................................................43
5.5 Distress Calls .................................................................................. 45
Sending a Distress Call ...............................................................45
Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call ..................................... 46
Designated Distress Call .......................................................46
Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error ....................................48
Receiving a Distress Call ............................................................48
Receiving a Distress ACK Sent from a Coast Station .................49
Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station ..................49
5.6 Position Request ............................................................................. 50
Specifying the T arget V essel ....................................................... 50
Retrieving the Last Received Position Data ............................... 52
Receiving a Position Request From Another Station .................53
5.7 Call Log ..........................................................................................53
Making a Call from a Call Log Entry .......................................... 54
Saving an MMSI ID Number from a Call Log Entry .................. 55
5.8 DSC Distress Log ...........................................................................56
Chapter 6: Menu Settings ................................... .................................... ...........57
6.1 Menu Function ...............................................................................57
6.2 DSC Phonebook .............................................................................59
Adding an Entry .......................................................................... 59
Editing an Existing Entry ............................................................ 61
Deleting an Existing Entry .......................................................... 62
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6.3 Backlight Adjustment ....................................................................63
6.4 Contrast Adjustment .......................................................................63
6.5 GPS/Time Setup .............................................................................64
When GPS Information Not A vailable .................................64
6.6 Settings ...........................................................................................66
Latitude/Longitude Display ........................................................67
Time Display ...............................................................................67
Time Offset .................................................................................68
Time Format ................................................................................68
COG/SOG Display .....................................................................68
6.7 Radio Setup ....................................................................................69
Band ............................................................................................69
Channel (CH) Name ...................................................................70
Display Name .......................................................................70
CH Info .................................................................................70
Deleting a Channel Name Entry ...........................................70
Ring V olume ...............................................................................70
Key Beep .....................................................................................70
6.8 DSC Setup ......................................................................................71
My MMSI ID ..............................................................................72
Group MMSI Setup ....................................................................73
Adding a New Group ............................................................74
Editing an Existing Entry ......................................................76
My A TIS ID ................................................................................77
A TIS Function .............................................................................79
Position Reply .............................................................................81
Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls .....................82
6.9 Resetting Factory Defaults .............................................................84
Chapter 7: Customer Service ..................................................... .......................85
7.1 How to Contact Raymarine ............................................................85
Appendix A:Specifications ................................ ...... ... ... .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... .87
Appendix B:Channel List ................. ................................. .................................. .89
International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies.................. 89
European Private Channels and Frequencies ..............................92
WX Channels (North America only) ..........................................92
U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies............................. 93
Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies .................... 96
Appendix C:Glossary ................................................ .................................. .......101
Index .............................. ................ ................. ................. ................103
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Ray54E Fixed Station VHF Radio
The Ray54E marine VHF radiotelephone is a microprocessor-controlled
transceiver that provides reliable simplex (sin gle frequency) and semiduplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the
physical and functional characteristics of the radio.
Figure 1-1: Ray54E VHF Radio
The Ray54E provides two-way communications on all Int ernational marine
channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian
marine and weather channels. Refer to the Frequency T ables in Appendix B,
which list all marine VHF channels available in your radio. You should
familiarize yourself with these tables to ensure proper channel usage.
1.2 Features
The Ray54E is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with
excellent reliability . The Ray54E has many enhanced features, including:
• W aterproof to IPX-7 standard
• Anti-glare 2" x 1.5" LCD with 4 x 12 dot matrix display
• Nine (9) brightness and contrast adjustments
• Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16
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• Programmable Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel key
• A TIS operation, if required
• Private Channels (if so licensed)
• All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions
• Dual/Tri W atch Monitor modes
• Each channel displays an editable 12-character Channel Name
• Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000
of a minute plus Time, SOG and COG da ta from any NMEA input
• Automatically distinguishes between calls made to Ship or Coast Stations
• Low and High V oltage detection with alarm
• User Mode provides easy access to favourite channels
• Key Beep volume adjustment (3 levels)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
The Ray54E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling
(DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive
digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone
number.Wh en the DSC signal is received, the radio quickly switches over to
channel 70 and performs the corresponding operation.
Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area. Once obtained, you can progra m the
MMSI number yourself one time only using the menu operation described in
My MMSI ID on page 72.
The Ray54E includes the following DSC features:
• Separate receiver dedicated to handling DSC Calls on channel 70
• Position Request function sends GPS position data to or receives position
data from other stations
• Phonebook for automatically making DSC calls
• Quick Save feature saves incoming DSC Calls and the caller’s associated
MMSI number directly into the phonebook
• Quick Call feature sends Individual Calls or Group Calls direct ly from
the phonebook, just like the redial function on a telephone
• Three (3) Group IDs for making DSC Calls only to st ations in your group,
such as a flotilla or fishing fleet
DSC functions are fully described in Chapter 5:
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Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent
damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the
interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory.
Equipment Supplied
The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray54E:
T able 2-1: Supplied Components
Part Number Description
E43024
E43025
81232 Handbook, Ray54E
R49108
R49128
R49133
R49093
R49095
R49094
R49096
R49104
R49105
R49109
R49110
Ray54E, White
Ray54E, Charcoal Gray
Power Cord, Ray54E
GPS Cable, Ray5 4E
Speaker Cord, Ray54E
Mounting Y oke for White Ray54E
Mounting Y oke for Charcoal Ray54E
Yok e Knob and Spacer for White Ray54E
Yok e Knob and Spacer for Charcoal Ray54E
Microphone Bracket for White Ray54E
Microphone Bracket for Charcoal Ray54E
Sun Cover , White
Sun Cover , Charcoal Gray
Mounting Hardware:
Screws (x4) for Mounting Y ok e
Screws (x2) for Microphone Bracket
Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding
The following is a of optional equipment for the Ray54E:
T able 2-2: Optional Equipment
Part Number Description
E46034 Flush Mount Kit, A Series VHF Radios
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2.2 Planning the Installation
When planning the installation of your Ray54E, consider the following
conditions to ensure dependable and trouble-free operation.
Mount the main unit to allow easy access from the location where the boat is
normally navigated.
The main unit is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically on a flat
bulkhead. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry , protected, wellventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive
vibration. Provide sufficient space behind the main unit to allow for proper
cable connections to the rear panel connectors. Locate the main unit as near
as possible to the power source yet as far apart as possible from any devices
that may cause interference such as motors, generators, and other on board
electronics. The radio should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to
rain and salt spray.
The Ray54E is not designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do not
install the radio in a location where there may be flammable vapours (such as
in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay), water splash or
spray from bilges or hatches, where it is at risk from physical damage from
heavy items (such as hatch covers, tool boxes, etc.), or where it might be
covered by other equipment. Locate the radio at least 1.5 met ers from the
antenna.
Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common mechanical compass; other
compass types may require greater distances. T o be sure, you shoul d locate
the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify
proper operation while the r adio is also operating.
T ypical Mounting Methods
The Ray54E can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead,
overhead, or any other desired location. Refer to the foll owing figure for
typical mounting methods.
Flush Mounting
In addition to the typical Mounting Methods, the Ray54E may also be flush
mounted using the optional E46034 Flush Mount Kit. Instruct ions for
installing the radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit. These
kits are available from your Raymarine dealer.
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Figure 2-1: T ypical Mounting Methods
CAUTION: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wir es or other items
behind the desired location before proceeding. Check that free access
for mounting and cabling is available.
Figure 2-2: Mounting Dimensio ns
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2.3 Power Connections
The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power . The red (+)
wire contains a 7 amp in-line fuse. It should be connected to the po sitive
terminal of the power source. The black (-) wire should be connected to the
negative (ground) of the power source. Check the polarity with a VOM
(V olt age/Ohm Meter) and reconnect observing correct polarity . If the fuse
ever needs to be replaced, be sure to use the same type and rating.
Connect the stripped wires on the Power Cord to the nearest primary source
of the boat's DC power . A typical source would be a circuit breaker on the
power panel or a fuse block near the unit. The circuit breaker or ot her in-line
fuse should be rated at 10 amps. The power cord should be long enough to
reach the DC power source. If additional wire length is required, the cable
can be extended by adding more cable as necessary . However , for power
cable runs longer than 15 feet, larger wire diameter size should be used to
prevent voltage line loss. To ensure adequate current draw to the equipment,
Raymarine recommends that you use lugs to connect the power cable to the
DC supply and that the lug connections be both cri mped and soldered. The
connection terminal should be clean, with no sign of corrosion.
After the cord is connected to power, slide the bullet conn ectors on the Power
Cord into their mates (with the same coloured wire) on the rear of the radio.
(See Fi gure 2-3 .)
The Ray54E is designed to be operated on a 12 volt (nominal) system. If
battery voltage drops below 10.5 VDC (approximately), the icon
appears on the LCD (see page 15). Di scontinue using the radio if a low
voltage condition occurs as performance would be un reliable. If voltage
exceeds 16 VDC, the message EXCESSIVE VOL TAGE appear s on the dot matrix
display and an alarm is sounded. Immediately disconnect the rad io if a high
voltage condition occurs as the unit could become damag ed.
Figure 2-3: Wiring Connections
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2.4 External Speaker Connections
Located just below the power cord is a cable for connection to an optional
external speaker. Connect the white(+) wire and black (–) wire to the speaker
observing polarity as it is marked on the speaker . Mate the connector with its
counterpart on the rear of the radio. (See Figure 2-3 .) If not connecting an
external speaker, please leave the dust cover on the cable connector.
2.5 Grounding
While special grounding is not generally required for VHF radiotelephone
installations, it is good marine practice to properly ground all electronic
equipment to the boat’s earth ground system. The Ray54E can be connected to
ground by installing the supplied screw and lock washer in the threaded hole
labelled GND on the main unit’ s rear panel just below the antenna jack. Then
attach a wire from this screw to the nearest ship’s earth ground connection
point. The recommended wire to be used for such grounding is #10 A WG.
2.6 GPS/NMEA Data
The Ray54E accepts NMEA 0183 (V1.5) data from a position determining
device (GPS) to provide the Latitude and Longitude positi on information
that is transmitted during a DSC Distress Call. When a valid NMEA signal is
detected, the GPS indicator appears on the LCD. When no valid NMEA
signal is detected, the NO GPS indicator appears.
Connect the NMEA OUT + and NMEA OUT– signals from the positioning
device to the GPS + (yellow) and GPS – (green) wires, respectively , of the
GPS cable. Mate the connector wit h its counterpart on the rear of th e radio,
aligning the arrows on the two connectors. (See Figur e 2-3 .) If not
connecting a GPS, please leave the dust cover on the cable connector.
An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector block
is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructi ons how to connect
your particular GPS, please refer to the handbook that came with that device.
Figure 2-4: GPS Wiring
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2.7 Antenna Connections
The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray54E antenna jack on the
rear panel using a PL259 VHF type connector . The antenna cable length can
be critical to performance. If you are uncertain, contact a prof essional
installer or call Raymarine Product Support. If a longer cable length is
required, RG-8x (50 ohm) marine coaxial cable or equivalent cable can be
used for runs up to a maximum of 50 feet. If the distance required is even
greater, Raymarine recommends using low loss RG-213 or equivalent cable
for the entire run to avoid excessive losses in power output.
If the antenna RF connector is likely to be exposed to the marine
environment, a protective coating of grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar)
can be applied to the connector before connecti ng it to the radio. Any other
extensions or adapters in the cable run should also be pr otected by silicon
grease and then wrapped with a waterproofing tape.
Antenna Mounting Suggestions
Mounting the VHF antenna properly is very important because it will
directly affect the performance of your VHF radio. Use a VHF antenna
designed for marine vessels.
Since VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight, mount the antenna at a
location on the vessel that is free of obstruction t o obtain maximum range.
If you must extend the length of the coaxial cable between the antenna and
the radio, use a coaxial cable designed for the least amount of power loss over
the entire cable length.
Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic ener gy , make sure the antenn a is:
• connected to the radio before transmitting
• properly mounted
• located where it will be away from people
• located at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) from the radio
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs
Several of the keys on the front panel of the main unit serve multiple
purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key
is accessed by pressing and releasing that key . The function indicated on the
second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for three
seconds.
Figure 3-1: Ray54E K eys Layout
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Microphone Keys
Key Name Pr ess & Release (<3 sec.) Press & Hold (>3 sec.)
1. PTT Push-to-T alk Push-to-T alk
2. UP/DOWN Channel increment/decr ement and
navigating menu item selections
3. 16/PLUS Switch between the Priority and
Working Channels
Rapid channel change and navigating
menu item selections
Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS)
channel; If already tuned to the PLUS
channel, programs a new PLUS channel.
4. HI/LO TX Power High/Low and ACCEPT key
for menu item selections
TX Power High/Low and A CCEPT key
for menu item selections
Main Unit Rotary Keys
Key Name Function
5. CH/PUSH Rotate to increment/decrement channels or navigate menu item
selections
6. PWR/VOL Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level
7. SQ Adjust squelch threshold level
Main Unit Push Keys
Key Name Press & Release (<3 sec.) Press & Hold (>3 sec.)
5. CH/PUSH ACCEPT menu item selections ACCEPT menu item selections
8. DW/TRI Dual Watch Mode Tr i Watch Mode
9. CALL/MENU Activate DSC functions Activate Menu functions
10. HL/USER TX Power High/Low USER (Saved Memory Channel) Mode
11. SCAN/SAVE Scan ON/OFF SAVE/DELETE channel to/from memory
12.16/PLUS Switch between the Prior ity
and Working Channels
Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS)
channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs a new PLUS channel.
13.CLEAR Cancel function Weather Channel Mode, if so programmed
14. DISTRESS Designate Distress Type Make Distress Call
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Microphone
1. PTT
Press this Push-to-T alk key to transmit.
2. UP/DOWN
Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number . Press and hold for
rapid channel changing. Y ou can also use t hese keys to scroll through DSC
Call and Menu Mode options and make item selections.
3. 16/PLUS
Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the
Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel.
4. HILO
Use this key to toggle the transmit power from HIGH to LOW. Y ou can also
use it to accept DSC Call and Menu Mode selections.
Main Unit
5. CH
Rotate this knob to change the current channel number and to change values
in Menu mode or during programming. Press the knob to enter val ues
selected in Menu mode or during programming.
6. PWR/VOL
Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume.
7. SQ
Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when
the signal is too weak for reception of anything bu t noise.
8. DW/TRI
Press and release this key to select Dual W atch mode, which monitors the
current working channel and CH 16 in cycle. Press and hold to select T ri
W atch, which monitors CH 16, the current working channel and the channel
you have set as the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel in cycle. See Section
4.12.
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9. CALL/MENU
Press and release this key to select to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for
making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call
Phonebook.
A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate
the DSC equipment in this radio. This number directs DSC calls directly to
your radio, much like a telephone number . Y ou can pr ogram the MMSI
number yourself one time only using the Menu Operation described in
Section 6.8, DSC Setup. Otherwise, your Raymarine dealer can program or
change the number for you.
If the MMSI number has not yet programmed, the message DSC IS NO T
OPERATIONAL...PLEASE ENTER MMSI ID is displ ayed in the dot matrix display
when you press and release CALL/MENU.
DSC Call menu structure is outlined in the followi ng drawing. Full details on
DSC call operation are described in Chapter 5:
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Press and hold CALL/MENU to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up t he
radio. The menu structure is outlined in the following drawing. Menu
operations are fully described in Chapter 6:
10. HILO/USER
Press and release this key to toggle the transmit power from HIGH to LOW .
Press and hold to select User Channel Mode, which displays only the
channels that you have saved to memory . User Mode is described in Section
4.13.
11. SCAN / SAVE
Press and release this key to enter one of the Scan Modes, which are
described in Section 4.10. Press and hold to enter a channel into the radio’ s
memory . This function is described in Section 4.11 .
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12. 16/PLUS
Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the
Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel.
13. CLEAR
Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel.
Press and hold to select the W eather mode (if available).
14. DISTRESS
Push down the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC
Distress Call. Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section
5.5.
3.2 LCD Display
The following describes the functional ch aracters on the Ray54E’ s LCD.
Figure 3-2: Ray54E LCD Layout
1. (HI/LO) TX Power
Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO).
2. (TX) T ransmitting
Indicates the P TT is being pressed and the radio is transmitting.
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3. (RX) Receiving
Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal.
4. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode
Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver
sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception. Only
available in Ray54 (North American) model.
5. DSC Message
Indicates the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call can be viewed
in the DSC log. See Section 5.8.
6. ATIS Active
Indicates A TIS transmission is enabled.
7. NO GPS
When GPS appears, positional data is available. When NO G PS appears, the
radio is not receiving positional data.
8. Battery Low
Indicates vessel battery voltage is below 10.5 VDC, which is the lowest
voltage at which the radio can be reliably operated.
9. (USER) Favourite Channel Mode
Indicates the radio is in User Mode. User Mode displays only the channels
that you have saved to memory , enabling you to easily scan your favourite
channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels.
10. (SA VED) Memory Mode
Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. A ppears during
Saved Scan mode. Only saved channels are scanned during USER mode.
11. (WX) Weather Channel
W eather channel mode is active. US and Canada only .
12. (ALERT) Weather Alert
Monitoring for weather alert broadcasts. US and Canada only .
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13. (U I C) Channel Set
Indicates which channel set is selected: US, International or Canadian.
Note: Special licensing is required to receive the US and Canadian channel
sets.
14. (A) Simplex Channel
Indicates that the currently-selected channel is simplex; you transmit and
receive on the same frequency . Used with US and Canadian channels only .
15. (B) Receive-only Channel
Indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is
receive-only . Used with Canadian channels only .
16. Channel Number
Displays the current channel number.
17. Dot Matrix Display
Indicates radio functions or special conditions. The type o f information
displayed depends on the situation. Figur e 3-3 demonstrates a typical screen
in normal operating mode. The screen is different when sending/receiving a
DSC Call (see Chapter 5:) or setting up a Menu item (see Chapter 6:).
Note: In the following sample:
(1) The Channel Name is editable (see page 70).
(2) Valid position data received from a GPS or manually entered (see page 64).
(3) Last line may contain COG/SOG data instead of time (see page 68).
Figure 3-3: T ypical Dot Matrix Display Data
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Chapter 4: General Operations
4.1 T urning the Power ON and OFF
Turn the PWR/VOL knob clo ckwise until it clicks.
When the unit powers up in Normal mode it:
1. Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displ ays all segments and indicators for 2 seconds.
2. Displays the software version number on the dot matrix display.
3. Recalls the last CH number, TX power settings and operation mode.
If no last-used setting data exists, goes to CH 16 and high TX Power .
When GPS Data is available, extended position data is also displayed with
the offset time on the dot matrix display . This information will be displayed
when display option for the position and time is en abled on the Menu. See
Section 6.5.
T o turn the unit OFF , rotate the Volume knob completely counter clockwise
until it clicks.
4.2 Setting the Volume
Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control th e loudspeaker volume level. Tu rn
clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: Key press beep volume is also controlled by the VOL level.
4.3 Setting the Squelch
The Squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the
signal is too weak for reception of anything but noi se.
T o properly set the squelch, rotate the SQ knob counter clockwise until audio
is heard. Then rotate clockwise until background noise disappears.
4.4 Setting the Power Output
The choice of power output is dependent upon the distance of transmi ssion
and transmitting conditions. International Regu lations state you must use the
minimum power possible for satisfactory communication.
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Press and release the HL/USER key on the main unit or microphone to t oggle
the TX power from LOW (1 watt) to HIGH (25 watts). The corresponding LO
or HI indicator appears on the LCD.
As a part of marine communications courtesy , initial contact should always
be attempted using low power . Y ou shoul d switch to high power only when
contact can not be made on low power in emerg ency situations.
Note: Some channels are limited by regulation to be low p ower only. If th e
HILO operation request is denied, an err or tone beeps.
4.5 Setting the Channel
On the microphone...
Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number .
Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement the channel.
Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling.
On the main unit...
Rotate the CH knob clockwise to increment the channel number.
Rotate the CH knob counter clockwise to decrement the channel number.
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4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available)
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed.
If so equipped, your Ray54E is programmed to receive 10 weather channels
and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received.
Press and hold the CLEAR key to enter Weather mode.
The WX indicator appears on the LCD. Rotate the CH knob to select from
channels WX01 through WX10.
Press and release the CLEAR key again to return to normal operation.
Note:
1. WX broadcasts can only be hear d in the US and Canada.
2. The Ray54E can receive these broadcasts only if the unit has been
upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels.
3. During W eather mode, the PTT , HILO/USER, SCAN/SA VE and DW/TRI
keys are disabled and an err or beep sounds if pr essed.
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Weather Alert Operation (If Available)
W eather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding CLEAR key in
the weather mode. The ALERT indicator illu minates.
When W eather Alert function is enabled and the radio is tuned to t he normal
working channel, the last-used weather channel is checked every four
minutes for weather alert tone. If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT
indicators flash and an alarm sounds.
The radio automatically turns to the currently-monitored WX channel where
the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of
operation (Standby , Dual and T ri W atch, Scan, etc.)
Note: The Ray54E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Canada only if the unit has been programmed by th e distributor to use WX Channels.
4.7 Selecting the Priority Channel
The Ray54E provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority
Channel 16.
If not already tuned to the Priority Channel 16, press and release the 16/
PLUS key to switch to CH16 at high power .
PRIORITY CH appears in the dot matrix display.
If already on CH 16, press and release the 16/PLUS to return to the last-used
working channel.
Note: When the priority channel is selected, it is always set to HIGH t ransmit power. You may reduce power if desired by pressing the HI/LO key.
The 16/PLUS key also can be used to cancel all modes and switch to CH 16.
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Note: When you press the 16/PLUS key, the radio always switches to HIGH
power. You can use the HL/USER key to change to LOW power.
4.8 Selecting the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel
The Ray54E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to store a Secondary
Priority or Favourite (PLUS) Channel. The default is CH 9.
If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/PLUS for greater than 3
seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel at high power.
The default is CH 9.
PRIORITY CH appears in the dot matrix display.
If on primary Priority CH16, press and hold the 16/PLUS for greater 3
seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel at HI power .
The default is CH 9.
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If already on the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel, press and release the
16/PLUS key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power .
Reprograming the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel
1. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds to switch to the
Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel.
2. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds again to switch to
Reprogram mode. The current Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel
flashes.
3. Change the channel number with the CH key.
4. Push the CH key to ACCEPT the new Seco ndary Priority (PLUS) selec-
tion. An alert tone sounds to i ndicate that the Secondary Priority (PLUS)
Channel has been changed.
Note: During the reprogramming of the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Cha nnel, the PTT and DW/TRI keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if
pressed.
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4.9 Transmitting
Press and hold the Push-to-T alk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on
the selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during
transmission.
Note: International regulations and good communications pra ctice dictate
that you not interfere with other communications. Before transmitt ing, listen
to make sure the channel is clear.
The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a st uck key . After
PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued
and the radio automatically returns to receive mode. An Error b eep is emitted
10 seconds before the time out is triggered and TX flashes on the display unti l
PTT is released.
The TX time out timer is reset once the PTT key is released.
Note: If the current channel is receive-only, an alert tone sounds when PTT
is pressed, indicating such a transmission is not permitted.
4.10 Using the Scan Modes
The Ray54E is equipped with four types of scan options: All Scan, Saved
(Memory) Scan, Priority All Scan and Priority Saved Scan. If there are no
channels in memory , the default is All Scan.
This function automatically searches for broadcasting channels. If a
transmission is received, the scan stops on the receiving channel as long as it
is present. If the signal is lost for five seconds, the radio resumes scanning.
During the Scan Modes:
• Press the microphone Channel UP/DOWN keys or rotate the CH knob on
the main unit to change the scan direction. UP (CH key)/clockwise (CH
knob) increments the channel while DOWN (CH key) /counter clockwise (CH knob) decrements it.
• Press and release SCAN/SAVE to terminate the SCAN mode.
• Press and release CLEAR to terminate the SCAN mode.
• Press 16/PLUS to terminate the SCAN mode and tune to the Priority
Channel.
• DW/TRI and HILO/USER keys are disabled.
Note: Scan modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
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All Scan
Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when no channels are stored in
memory to activate the All Scan function.
ALL SCAN appears on the dot matrix display .
In All Scan mode, all channels in the
channel set are scanned in sequence,
assuming no channels have been stored in
memory . After the last channel number has
been scanned, the cycle repeats.
All Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the
left.
Saved (Memory) Scan
Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when there is at least one channel in
memory to activate the Saved Scan function.
SAVED SCAN appears on t he dot matrix display .
In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that
have been saved in memory are scanned in
sequence. After the last saved channel
number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
Saved Scan is demonstrated in the figure to
the left.
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Priority All Scan
Press and hold the SCAN/SA VE key while All Scan is active to initiate
Priority Scan.
ALL PSCAN appears on the dot matrix display .
Priority Scan searches for activity on all
channels but alternates scanning the
Priority Channel 16 after each channel.
Priority Scan is demonstrated in the figure
to the left.
Priority Saved Scan
Press and hold the SCAN/SA VE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate
Priority Saved Scan.
SAVED PSCAN appears on the dot matrix display .
Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority
Scan except that the radio alt ernates
searching for activity on the Priority
Channel 16 and the channels stored in
memory .
Priority Saved Scan is demonstrated in the
figure to the left.
Press and hold SCAN/SAVE for 3 seconds to exit Priority/Priori ty Saved
Scan and return to All/Memory Scan.
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Press and release the CLEAR key to exit Prio rity/Priority Saved Scan and
return to the last-used channel.
4.11 Adding Channels to Memory
The Ray54E can store any channel (including Private Channels). The stored
channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode.
➤ T o Add Channels to Memory
1. During normal operation mode, use the CH knob to select the desired
channel for programming.
2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE k ey for 3 seconds.
The SAVED icon appears to indi cate the current channel has been saved in
memory . Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels.
➤ T o delete channels from memory
1. During the normal mode, use the CH knob to select the channel to be
deleted.
2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE k ey for 3 seconds.
The selected channel is deleted from memory.
T o view the channels set in memory , switch to USER mode, as described in
Section 4.13, USER Channel Mode.
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4.12 Using the Monitor Modes
The W atch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other user selected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is detected on a
monitored channel. The Ray54E is equipped with 2 types of monitor
operations: Dual W atch and T ri W atch.
Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
Dual Watch
Press and release the DW/TRI key to activate the Dual W atch mode.
DUAL CH16 appears in the dot matrix display .
Dual W atch monitors the current working channel
and Channel 16 in cycle.
Dual W atch is demonstrated in the figure to the left;
the sample working channel is CH 72.
Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Dual
W atch and return to the previo us working channel.
Press and hold the DW/TRI key to terminate Dual W atch mode and go into
Tri W atch mode.
Press and release the CLEAR key to terminate Dual W atch mode and return
to the last-used channel.
Press and release the 16/PLUS key to terminate Dual W atch mode and
switch to the Priority Channel.
Note: During Dual Watch mode, the SCAN/SAVE, USER and CH keys are
inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed.
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Tri Watch
Press and hold the DW/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate T ri W atch mode.
TRI CH16 09 appears on the dot matrix display .
Tri W atch monitor s in cycle channel 16, the
current working channel and the channel you
have set as the Secondary Priority (PLUS)
Channel.
Tri W atch is demonstrated in the figure to the left;
the sample working channel is channel 72.
Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Tri Watch and return to the
previous working channel.
Press and release the 16/PLUS key to terminate T ri W atch mode and switch
to the Priority Channel.
Press and release the CLEAR key to terminate Tri W atch mode and return to
the last-used channel.
Note: During Tri Watch Mode, the SCAN/SAVE, USER and CH keys are inactive and an error beep sounds if pressed.
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4.13 USER Channel Mode
Press and hold the HL/USER key while in normal operation mode to enter
User Mode. The USER and SAVED indicators appear.
User Channel Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to
memory , which enables you to easily use your favourite channels while
bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels during a scan.
Note: The procedure for saving a channel to memory is outlined in Section
4.11, Adding Channels to Memory.
While in User Mode the following operations can b e performed:
• Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key to start Memory Scan mode.
• Press and hold the SCAN/SA V E key to delet e the current channel from
memory list.
• Press 16/PLUS to end User mode and switch to the Priority Channel.
Press and release the CLEAR key to quit User mode and return to the last-
used working channel.
Press and hold the HL/USER key for 3 seconds to quit User mode and return
to the last-used working chan nel.
Note: You cannot switch Channel Sets while in User Mode.
4.14 DSC Call Operation
Press and release the CALL/MENU key while in normal operation mode to
enter Call Mode.
DSC Call mode is fully described in Chapter 5:
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4.15 Menu Mode Operation
Press and hold the CALL/MENU key while in normal operation mode to
enter Menu Mode.
Menu mode is fully described in Chapter 6:
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Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
The Ray54E includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Calling
(DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive
digital calls. DSC uses a unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
number to direct DSC calls directly to your radio, much like a telephone
number. When the DSC signal is received, the radio quickly switches over to
channel 70 and performs the corresponding operation .
Note: An MMSI number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues radio or Ship Radio licences in your area. Once obtained, you can program the
MMSI number yourself one time only using the operation described in My
MMSI ID on page 72. Otherwise, your Raymarine dealer can program or
change the number for you.
The Ray54E includes a separate dedicated receiver just for DSC
communications on channel 70. When a DSC call is received, the Ray54E
automatically responds based on the type of call. When receiving a DSC call
from another vessel or a coast station, an alert sounds and DSC data appears
in the LCD–such as time of a call, the caller and the type and priority of a call.
The Ray54E can make the following type of DSC calls:
• INDIVIDUAL (routine) Calls are made to a specific stat ion identified by
its MMSI number. See page 34.
• GROUP (routine) Calls send transmissions that are only received by
radios that share a common Group MMSI number. See page 38.
• ALL SHIPS Calls send out a message to all vessels within range. See
page 42. The Ray54E can make two dif ferent types of All Ships calls:
1. SAFETY Calls for advisory alerts, or
2. URGENCY when the assistance is required but the situation is not
serious enough for a Distress Call
• DISTRESS Calls send your vessel’ s position and time information to
other ships and shore stations, along with (optionally) the nature of yo ur
Distress situation. See page 45.
• POSITION REQUEST calls enable you to request GPS position information from any station for which an MMSI number is known . Y ou can
also send out your position to others.
Note: If you purchased your Ray54E to include use on the inland waterways
of the contracting governments of the “Regional Arrangement Concerning
the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways”—also known as the
Basel Agreement—your Ray54E will be programmed by your dealer to
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include Automatic T ransmitter Identification System (A TIS) functionality. If
ATIS has been enabled, certain programming steps have been implemented
to protect the integrity of this agreement, including the blocki ng of DSC
functions when ATIS is active. See ATIS Function on page 79.
5.1 DSC Call Function
DSC Call Mode is used to initiate DSC Individual, Group, All Ships, Distress
and Position Request calls and to access the DSC Call Logs and Phonebook.
The channel remains unchanged and you can perform nor mal TX operation.
DSC mode is exited when transmitting.
Press and release the CALL/MENU key while in normal operation mode to
enter DSC Call Mode.
Note: Distress calls are made using the DISTRESS key.
The Ray54E’s DSC Call type and structure are as follows:
DSC Call Type Description
INDIVIDUAL Makes a ROUTINE DSC call to a specific station identified by its MMSI
GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a common
ALL SHIPS Sends out a message to all ships within range that you need assistance but
number.
Group MMSI number . Up to 3 Group MMSI numbers can be stored and
called.
the situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call. All Ships calls should
only be used if hailing for assistance on channel 16 fails. There are two
types of All Ships Calls: SAFETY for advisory alerts and URGENCY for assistance when life is not in immediate danger.
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DSC Call Type Description
DISTRESS Sends out the position and time information from the input NMEA data
POSITION
REQUEST
RX CALL LOG A list of all received DSC Call types (except Distress calls) by number and
DISTRESS LOG Lists all stored Distress Calls by number and time of call. The log maintains
along with your MMSI number . Th is digital information lets other ships
and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know
where you are and that you are in a Distress situation.
This option enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known. Y ou can specify the target vessel
either by selecting it from your MMSI phonebook or by manually entering
its MMSI number . Y ou can also be requested to send out your position to
someone else.
time of call. The log maintains up to 20 calls; the earliest call is stored at
the end of the list. After more than 20 calls have been received, the call at
the end of the list is automatically overwritten.
NOTE: Y ou ca n place a call directly from the DSC Call Log t o the station
that is currently displayed. You can also add the displayed station to the
DSC Phonebook.
up to 10 calls; the earliest call is stored at the end of the list. After m ore
than 10 Distress Calls have been received, the call at the end of the list is
automatically overwritten. An Individual call can be placed to the selected
MMSI/NAME in the log.
NOTE: Received Distress Relay calls are also stored in the Distress Log.
Using the Microphone Keys to Make Selections
The examples in this chapter describe how to make menu and character
selections using the CH knob on the main unit . However, you can al so
press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to make selections, and th en
press the microphone HI/LO key to accept.
Note: To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS
is active. Please see ATIS Function on page 79.
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5.2 Individual Calls
The Ray54E can make Individual Routine calls.
Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations
The examples in this handbook illustrate maki ng DSC calls to Ship Stations.
However, the procedures for making Individual Calls to a Coast Station are
different. Calls to a Ship St ation require that you enter a subsequent working
channel chosen from a pre-programmed list of fered to you by the Ray54E.
Calls to a Coast Station remove this step fr om the operating procedures. The
Coast Station controls and indicates th e subsequent working channel within
its acknowledgement.
The Ray54E automatically detects the correct procedures for you based on
the type of MMSI number you enter manually or with or the phonebook. If
“00” is detected as the first two characters of the MMSI, Coast Station
procedures are implemented automatically .
Note: When making a call to a coast station, you will not be asked to select a
working channel because that will be provided by the coast station.
T ransmitting an Individual Call
T o make an Individual Call to a ship or coast station, you must select the
specific MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the
call. The MMSI ID can be entered manual ly or selected from a Phonebook
list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the MENU funct ion.
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
2. Push the CH knob to select INDIVIDUAL. The Individual menu ap pears,
which displays the Phonebook entries you ha ve saved and <MANUAL>
for manual number entry .
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3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired individual name.
If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry:
Enter the MMSI number using the CH knob. Rotate the CH knob to select
each character and then push in the CH knob to accept. The next position
to be modified is indicated by a blinking underline. A ful l description of
manual character entry can be found in Adding an Entr
y on page 59.
4. Push in the CH knob to select the desired individual name/MMSI ID.
5. Rotate the CH knob to select the working channel to be used for the Indi-
vidual Call.
Note: Individual Calls to a Coast Station remove thi s step from the operating procedures. The Coast Station controls and indicates the subsequent working channel within its acknowledgement.
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6. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection.
7. Push CH knob again to send the Individual Call.
The Individual Call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes
to the original channel and waits for acknowl edgement. During this
period you are still able to receive calls.
Note: Pressing PTT at any time before an ACK is received cancels the Individual Call.
When the acknowledgement is received, the Ray54E automatically switches
to the selected working channel and sounds a DSC Call alert ring. Press any
key to mute the alert ring. It shuts off autom atically after two minutes.
8. Press PTT to communicate on the specified channel.
If no acknowledgement is received within 3 m inutes, the radio prompts
you to resend the call.
If you do nothing for 2 minutes, the Individual Call is cancelled and the
radio reverts to the original channel.
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Receiving Individual Calls
When an Individual Call is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and
displays the type of call, the name or MMSI number (if the caller’s MMSI
number has not been programmed into yo ur Phonebook) of the caller and the
time the call was initiated. When an Individual Call from a station is received,
the radio may also ask you to send an acknowledge (ACK) back to the caller .
Y ou are prompted to accept or decline the call.
➤ T o silence the alert tone:
Press any key. Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.
➤ T o cancel the mode without sending ACK:
Press the CLEAR key . The alert ton e is muted, the Individual Call is
interrupted and the normal screen appears on the display .
➤ T o accept the Individual Call:
Push the CH knob. The tone is muted (if you have not already pressed another
key) and an acknowledge (if requested) is sent to the originating station.
The LCD indicates a change of working channels has been made.
For Routine Calls, the channel changes to the one designated by the caller.
For Safety and Urgency Calls, the radio automatically switches to channel
16.
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If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the
message INV ALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledge is sent,
the originating station is notified you were UNABLE T O COMPL Y with the
channel change request.
Notes: (1) The DSC Ca ll data is stored in the first available slot in the
DSC Call Log, regardless of whether the call is acknowledged.
(2) Pressing the 16/PLUS key cancels the channel change r equest
and tunes the radio to channel 16.
(3) If 5 minutes elapse before the call is acknowledged or rejected,
the radio automatically declines the i ncoming Individual Call.
(4) T o conform with inland waterways r egulations of the Basel
Agreement, DSC functions ar e disabled when ATIS is active.
5.3 Group Calls
The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios
that share a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet.
The Ray54E sends Group Routine calls. As with any DSC o peration, the
Group Call is made on channel 70.
T ransmitting a Group Call
T o call another vessel in the group, you must select the Group MMSI number
to contact and the working channel to be used for the Group Call. The Group
MMSI number is selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed
numbers specified using the Menu function. Up to three Gr oup ID numbers
can be stored.
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP.
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3. Push in the CH knob to select GROUP. The Group Call menu app ears,
which displays the Group entries you have saved.
Note: Only the Group IDs that have been programmed into memory appear in the list. If you have not yet programmed any groups in to memory,
the message NO GROUP IN MEMORY appears. See page 73 for instructions on entering Group ID numbers.
4. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the d esired Group name.
5. Push the CH knob to select the desired Group.
6. Rotate the CH knob to select the work ing channel to be used for the Group
Call.
7. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection.
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8. Push the CH knob again to send the Group Call.
The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to
the designated working channel to be used for the Group Call.
9. Press PTT to communicate on the specified channel.
Receiving Group Calls
The Ray54E can receive Group Routine Calls from anyone in your
prearranged group.
When a Group Call is received, an alert tone sounds and the LCD alternates
screens displaying the group name and MMSI ID of the station initiating the
call and that a change of working channels is being request ed.
➤ T o silence the alert tone:
Press any key . Automatic cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.
➤ T o ignore the Group Call:
Press the CLEAR key . The alert tone is muted, th e Group Call is interrupted
and the normal screen appears on the display.
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➤ T o accept the Group Call:
Push the CH knob. Th e alert tone is muted (if you have not already pressed
another key). The LCD indicates that the channel has been changed to the one
designated by the caller.
If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the
message INV ALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. The radio is unable to
comply with the channel change request but the call is registered in the Call
Log.
No acknowledgement is sent to the caller . You can establish voice
communications on the channel shown in the LCD by pressing the PTT key .
Notes: (1) DSC Call data is stored in the first available slot in the Call
Log.
(2) Pressing the 16/PLUS key cancels the channel change request
and tunes the radio to channel 16.
(3) If 5 minutes elapse before the Gr oup Call is accepted or
rejected, the radio autom atically declines the call and the radio
reverts to the original chann el.
(4) To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for
radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions
are disabled when ATIS is active. See ATIS Function on
page 79.
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5.4 All Ships Calls
An All Ships Call sends out a message to all ships within range that you need
to advise of a hazardous situation or that you require assistance but the
situation is not serious enough for a Distress Call.
The Ray54E can make All Ships Safety Calls for advisory alerts and
Urgency Calls when assistance is required but life is not in danger. For
example, you might send a Safety Call to warn others there is a lar ge floating
object that may be a hazard to navigation. A sample Ur gency Call might be
that you have an illness or an accident on board.
The All Ships Call is made on channel 70, and then the radio automatically
switches to channel 16 at high power for voice communi cations.
T ransmitting an All Ships Call
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to ALL SHIPS .
3. Push in the CH knob to select ALL SHIPS. The All Ships menu appears,
which displays the categories from which you can select.
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4. Rotate the CH knob to select URGENCY or SAFETY.
5. Press the CH knob again to send the call.
6. Push CH one more time to reconfirm the All Ships Call.
The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to chann el
16 at high power .
7. Press PTT to communicate on the channel 16.
Receiving an All Ships Call
When an All Ships Call is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and
displays the type of call, the name or MMSI number (if the caller’s MMSI
number has not been programmed into yo ur Phonebook) of the caller and the
time the All Ships Call was initiated. Y ou are pro mpted to accept or decline
the call. For Urgency Calls, the prompt appears only if you have disabled
automatic channel changing (see page 82).
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➤ T o silence the alert tone:
Press any key. Automatic alert tone cancellation takes place after 2 minu tes.
➤ T o decline the All Ships Call:
Press the CLEAR key . The alert tone is muted, the All Ships Call is
interrupted and the normal screen appears on the display .
➤ T o accept the All Ships Call:
Push the CH k nob. The alert tone is muted (if you have not already pressed
another key) and the radio switches to channel 16.
If the caller requests changing to an unsupported working channel, INVALID
CHANNEL appears on the LCD. The radio is unable to comply with the
channel change request but the call is registered in the Call Log.
Notes: (1) For All Sh ips Urgency Calls, the AUTO CH CHG option (see
page 82) determines whether your radio automatically swi tches to channel 16 to receive the call or instea d prompts you to
manually accept or decline the channel change.
(2) Pressing the 16/PLUS key cancels the channel change r equest
and tunes the radio to channel 16.
(3) If 5 minutes elapse before the All Ships Call is ackn owledged or
rejected, the radio automatically decline s the incoming call
and the radio reverts to the origina l channel.
(4) DSC call data is stored in the first available slot in the Call Log,
regardless of whether the call is acknowledged.
(5) To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for
radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions
are disabled when ATIS is active. See ATIS Function on
page 79.
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5.5 Distress Calls
For a Distress Call transmission, the Ray54E takes the position and time
information from the input NMEA dat a along with your MMSI and converts
it into a digital “packet”. When transmitted, this digital information lets other
ships and shore stations equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know
where you are and that you are in a Distress situation.
Y our call can specify the nature of the Distress (designated call) or not
(undesignated call). When you make a Designated Distress Call, you can
select from the following types:
•UNDESIG (Undesignated)
•FIRE
• FLOODING
• COLLISION
• GROUNDING
• LISTING
•SINKING
• ADRIFT
• ABANDONING (Aband oning Ship)
•PIRACY
•MANOVERBD (Man Overboard)
Sending a Distress Call
Open the spring-loaded door on the front panel o f the main unit.
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Note: To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiot elephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS
is active. See ATIS Function on page 79.
Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call
1. Press and hold the red DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call.
During this time, the radio beeps, the display flashes and a timer counts
down 3...2...1.
—or—
Designated Distress Call
1. Press and release the red DISTRESS key . The Distress Call screen
appears.
2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the type of Distress you wish
to designate.
3. Push in the CH knob to select that type of Distress.
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4. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. Dur-
ing this time, the radio beeps, the display flash es and a timer counts down
3...2...1.
T o cancel the Distress Call: release the DISTRESS key before the
countdown has completed.
After the 3 second countdown is completed, the call is sent and the radio
waits for acknowledgement. The display stops flashing and the alarm
sounds continuously until muted or an ACK is received.
T o mute the alarm: press CLEAR.
After the Distress transmission, the radio is automatically set to channel
16 at high power to listen for and respond to voice replies f rom SAR
authorities or other vessels that may have received your Distress Call.
The Distress Call is resent randomly every 3.5 – 4.5 minutes until an
acknowledgement is received or the call is manually cancelled.
T o cancel the automatic Distress resend: press CLEAR.
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Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error
I f you should send a Distress Call in error, you should mak e an
announcement as soon as possible that the distress situation does not exist .
1. Immediately power off the radio to cancel the Distress Call.
2. Power the radio back on and set to channel 16.
3. Make a broadcast to all stations giving your ship’ s name, call sign and
MMSI number and cancel the false distress alert.
Sample Announcement to Cancel a Distress Ca ll Made in Error:
“All Stations, All Stations, All Stations. This is NAME, CALL SIGN, MMSI
NUMBER, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DA TE, TIME, NAME,
CALL SIGN.”
Receiving a Distress Call
The Ray54E receives distress messages sent by another vessel and/or
acknowledgments (ACK) sent by a coast station to ano ther vessel in distress.
The radio also receives distress relays. In such cases you should maintain
radio silence and a listening watch on channel 16 and standby to l end
assistance if requested.
When a Distress Call is received, the Ray54E automatically tunes to channel
16 and sounds the Distress Alarm T one. (If you have disabled automatic
channel changing, as described on page 82, you are fi rst prompted whether to
accept the call.)
➤ T o silence the alarm:
Press any key. Automatic alarm cancellation takes place after 2 minu tes.
T wo alternating screens appear in the display. When position data and time is
included within the signal, it is displayed on the first screen in the text area of
the LCD. If invalid GPS or Time dat a is received, the lat/lon position shows
‘9’ in all digits and the time shows all ‘8’ s. The second screen shows the
nature of the distress and the time it was sent. The 2 alternating pages of data
are recorded in the Distress Call Log.
Maintain radio silence and a listening watch on channel 16 and standby to
lend assistance if requested.
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Note: The AUTO CH CHG option determines whether you want your radio
automatically switched to channel 16 to receive the call or instead to be
prompted to manually receive or decline the channel change. See page 82.
Receiving a Distress ACK Sent fr om a Coast Station
When a Distress ACK is received from a Coast Station (Coast Guard or
Search and Rescue) the Distre ss alarm sounds. The LCD display s the Name/
MMSI ID of the vessel in distress. Maintain radio silence and a listening
watch on channel 16 and standby to lend assistance if requested.
Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station
When a Distress Relay is received from another station, an alarm sounds and
the LCD displays two alternating screens. The first page displays the Name/
MMSI ID of the station sending the message. The second page displays the
Name/MMSI ID of the vessel in distress and its lat/lon position. Your radio
does not re-send a distress relay message.
Maintain radio silence and a listening watch on chan nel 16 and standby to
lend assistance if requested.
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5.6 Position Request
With this option you can requ est GPS position information from any station
capable of responding to this type of call and for which an MMS I number is
known. Y ou can specify the target station either by selecting it fr om your
MMSI phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number .
Specifying the Target V essel
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
2. Rotate the CH knob to select POS REQUEST.
3. Push in the CH knob to select POS REQUEST . The Position Request menu
appears.
4. Push the CH knob again to select SEND. Choose the target vessel from the
phonebook.
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5. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the de sired name.
If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry:
Enter the MMSI number using the CH knob. Rotate the CH knob to select
each character and then push in the CH knob to accept. A full description
of manual character entry can be found in Adding an Entr
y on page 59.
6. Push in the CH knob to select the desired name/MMSI I
D.
7. Press the CH knob again to send the Position Request Call.
The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then t he radio tunes to the original channel and waits for acknowledgemen t. During this period you are
still able to receive calls.
Notes: (1) Pressing PTT at any time befo re reply is received cancels the
Position Request. In this case, you must resubmit the request.
(2) T o conform with r egulations of the Basel Agr eement for
radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions
are disabled when ATIS is active. See A TIS Function on
page 79.
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When the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station:
When the position request is received, the Ray54E shows that the call has
been accepted by the requested station. The radio sounds a Call Alert tone.
Press any key to mute the alert tone. It shuts off automatically after two
minutes.
Push in the CH knob to view the data. The radio automatically jumps to the
the LAST RECVD log, wh ere the data is displayed. Exit the log by pressing
CLEAR.
Press CLEAR to exit to normal radio operation. Y ou can retrieve the position
information later using the LAST RECVD option.
When no reply is received within 3 minutes:
The radio prompts you to resend the call. After a total of 5 minutes of
inactivity , the Position Request Call is cancelled and the message NO REPL Y
POS REQUEST ABORT is displayed. The message disappears after pressing PTT.
Retrieving the Last Received Position Data
1. From the Position Request screen, rotate CH to select LAST RECVD.
2. Push the CH knob to select. The last received position request data is dis-
played.
Note: Only the last position is saved. The next received position will overwrite the existing position data.
Press the CLEAR key to ex it the LAST RECVD window .
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Receiving a Position Request From Another Station
If you receive a position request from another station, how the Ray54E
responds depends on the option you have set in the Position Reply menu item
(see page 8 1). OFF will not send position data under any circumstances.
AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested.
MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.
When a Manual Position Reply is received, the requesting station’s MMSI
number or station name (if entered in the Phonebook) is displayed .
Push in the CH knob to view and accept the request to send your position data.
Decline the request by pressing CLEAR.
5.7 Call Log
The Call Log is a list of the last 20 DSC received INDIVIDUAL, GROUP
and ALL SHIPS call types by number and time of call. This does not include
Distress Calls, which are maintained in their own log.
If the calling vessel or station is listed in your DSC Phonebook, the vessel or
station name appears in the display as it is listed. If the caller is not listed in
your directory, the caller’ s MMSI ID number appears in the display. Usually ,
the radio is set to a channel selected by the caller if a channel change request
is accepted.
When a DSC Call is received, the envelope icon appears on the LCD. The
envelope icon disappears when the log is opened.
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu . The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
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2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to CALL LOG .
3. Push in the CH knob to select the Call Log. Entry 01 appears first wit h call
type and time of the last call. This is the most recent call.
4. Using the CH kno b, scroll down the list of up to 20 entries.
If the caller had requested a change to an unsupported working channel, UC
appears in the Channel Number field, indicating the radio was Unable to
Comply with the channel change request.
Making a Call from a Call Log Entry
Y ou can make a routine Individual Call to any caller listed in the log.
1. Rotate the CH knob until the log entry you wish to call appears.
2. For received Individual or All Ships Call, push the CH knob. The Individ-
ual Call screen appears addressed to the caller.
3. Follow the same directions you would for initiating an Individual Call
using the Phonebook, as outlined on page 34.
4. T o make a Group Call using the Call Log, push the CH knob to brin g up
the Group Call menu and make the call as described in T ransmitting a
Group Call on p age 5-38.
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Saving an MMSI ID Number from a Call Log Entry
Any undefined MMSI number that is listed on an entry in the Call Log can be
saved into the Phonebook.
1. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired Call Log entry .
2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key.
The MMSI number is entered in the appropriate field of the Phonebook.
3. Use the CH knob to enter the NAME that you wish to have associated with
this MMSI ID number. Rotate t he CH knob to select each character and
then push in the knob to accept it.
Note: In this operation, only the Name field can be edited. You can only edit
the MMSI ID from the Phonebook.
4. When the NAME entry is complete, push in the CH knob to accept it.
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5.8 DSC Distress Log
The Distress Log is a list of all received DSC Distress Calls by number and
time of call. The Log maintains up to 10 calls.
When a DSC Distress Call is received, the envelope icon blinks on the LCD.
The envelope icon disappears when the log is opened.
➤ To view the Distress Call Log:
1. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The
arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL.
2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to DISTRES LOG .
3. Push the CH knob to select the Distress Log. Entry 01 (the most recen t
call) appears first with call type and position data. The screen then flashes
to display the nature of the distress and time of the call.
4. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list o f up to 10 entries.
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Chapter 6: Menu Settings
6.1 Menu Function
The radio’s setup fu nctions are accessed through the Menu mode. Menu
mode selections are as follows.
Item Description
PHONEBOOK A list of frequently-called DSC stations that you can select for making an
Individual Call. Up to 20 Phonebook entries can be stored.
BACKLIGHTING Selects the backlight levels for the LCD , main unit keypad and microp hone
keypad.
CONTRAST Selects the LCD contrast setting.
GPS/TIME Used to manually set latitude/longitude position an d UTC time for a DSC
distress message. Also selects how the data is displayed on the LCD.
RADIO SETUP Selects four separate radio settings:
a) BAND – Frequency Group (US , International, Canadian)
b) CH NAME – Descriptive name for each channel (up to 12 characters)
c) RING VOLUME – Alert tone volume (LOUD or SOFT)
d) KEY BEEP – Key beep volume (LOUD, SOFT or OFF)
DSC SETUP Selects the following DSC settings:
a) MY MMSI ID – Used for one-time entry of th e MMSI number required for
b) GROUP SETUP – Stores up to 3 Group MMSI IDs and associated Names
c) MY ATIS ID – Used for one-time entry of the ATIS number. If already
d) ATIS FUNC – T urns A TIS function ON or OFF
e) POS REPL Y – Selects how P osition Request data is transmitted
f) AUTO CH CHG – Selects whether your radio automatically switches to
RESET Enables a return to factory default settings .
DSC functions. If already programmed, displays the
saved MMSI ID number .
programmed, displays the saved A TIS ID .
the requested working channel when DSC Calls are
received.
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➤ To make Menu selections:
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. The list of
available functions appear on the dot matrix display .
2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list u ntil the arrow points to the
desired function. Push the CH knob to accept.
To exit the Menu mode or sub-mode, press the 16/PLUS or CLEAR keys, or
else select the EXIT option from the menu.
Using the Microphone Keys to Make Selections
The examples in this chapter describe how to make menu and character
selections using the CH knob on the main unit. However , you can also
press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to make selections and then
press the microphone HI/LO key to accept.
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6.2 DSC Phonebook
The Phonebook stores up to 20 preprogrammed MMSI numbers that you can
select for making an Individual Call. The numbers are stored b y name and
contain the station’s MMSI number . Y ou can add, edit and delete entries from
the Phonebook, much as you would on a cellular telephone. Ro tate the CH
knob to make an item appear on the dot matrix display and then press in th e
CH kno b to select that item.
Note: The following examples demonstrate making ca lls to other ship stations. You may also make DSC Calls to shore stat ions. Shore station MMSI
numbers start with “00”.
Adding an Entry
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU knob. The Menu screen appears on the
dot matrix display .
2. Press the CH knob to select Phonebook. The Phonebook screen appears.
3. Press and release the CH knob to select <NEW ENTR Y>.
4. Using the CH knob, fill in the NAME field one character at a time. The first
character space to be modified is highlighted with a flashing underline.
All alpha and numeric characters are available, as well as 11 symbols, a
blank (space) and a left arrow (<), which represents a backspace. A total
of 11 character spaces are available.
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i. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections.
Note: The last selection in each field is a left arrow (<), which represents a BACKSPACE. Accepting the arrow returns the current character to its default value and moves you back to the pr evious position.
ii. When the desired character appears, push in the CH knob to accept it.
The next character to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).
iii. Continue this pro cess until all characters have been selected.
Note: Pressing and holding CH indicates you ha ve completed edit-
ing the current line and forwards you to the f irst position of the next
line. This eliminates the need to accept each character individually.
Y ou can also press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to select each character and then press the microphone HI/LO key to accept.
5. Continue this process until all NAME characters are selected. Press and
hold the CH knob to accept the name and move on to the MMSI ID.
6. Use same procedure to enter the MMSI ch aracters.
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7. When all characters have been selected, press the CH knob to SAVE. The
new entry appears in the Phonebook.
Editing an Existing Entry
1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot mat rix
display points to the entry you wish to edit.
2. Push in the CH knob to select the name.
3. Push the CH knob again to select EDIT.
4. Make your changes to the NAME and MMSI ID, using the CH knob.
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5. When finished, push the CH knob to SA VE. The rev ised name appears in
the list.
Deleting an Existing Entry
1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on t he dot matrix
display points to the entry you wish to delete.
2. Push the CH knob to select the name.
3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow is pointing t o DELETE.
4. Press and hold the CH knob. The entry is removed.
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6.3 Backlight Adjustment
This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, mi crophone
keypad and main unit keypad. Choose from 8 brightness settings or OFF.
➤ T o adjust the backlight setting:
1. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to BACKLIGHT.
2. Push the CH knob to accept. The Backlight screen appears.
3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired backlight level. The number of
blocks illuminated on line 3 of the dot matrix display indicate th e level,
one through eight. For HI all eight are illuminated; for OFF none are illuminated. Push the CH knob to accept.
The Distress key backlighting is never turned OFF .
6.4 Contrast Adjustment
This setting adjusts the levels of LCD contrast. Choose from 8 settin gs.
➤ To adjust the contrast setting:
1. Rotate the CH knob to scroll until the arrow points to CONTRAST.
2. Push the CH knob to accept. The Contrast screen appears.
3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired contrast level. The numb er of
blocks illuminated on line 3 of the dot matrix display indicate th e level,
one through eight. A larger n umber of blocks indicate a darker LCD. For
HI all eight blocks are illuminated; for LO none are illuminated.
4. Push the CH knob to accept your selection.
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6.5 GPS/Time Setup
By default, the Ray54E auto-detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate
latitude/longitude position and time. If the GPS navi gation receiver is not
connected or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude p osition and UTC
time can be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message.
When GPS Information Not Available
If no GPS data is available, the NO GPS icon appears, POS DA T A REQ is
displayed on the dot matrix display , followed by NO POS DA T A. An alarm
sounds for 5 seconds or until you acknowledge b y pressing any key .
The position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’ s and time field is set to all 8’ s. The
alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information h as been
entered manually . If position data is entered manually but has not been
updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position fields are set to 9’ s
and the display reverts to NO POS DA T A.
Note: The Manual Lat/Lon function is valid only when your radio is not connected to a GPS receiver.
➤ T o manually set the GPS position and time settings:
1. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the l ist until the arrow points to GPS/
TIME.
2. Push in the CH knob. The arrow is pointing to MANUAL POS.
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3. Push CH again to accept. The Manual Position screen appears.
4. Using the CH knob, fill in the Lat/Lon information, one character at a
time. The first character space is highlighted with a flashing underline.
i. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections.
Note: The last selection in each field is a left arrow (<), which represents a BACKSPACE. Accepting the arrow returns the current character to its default value and moves you back to the previous position.
ii. When the desired character appears, push in the CH knob to accept it.
The next character to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).
iii. Continue this process unti l all latitude data been selected.
Y ou can also press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to select each character and then press the micr ophone HI/LO key to accept.
5. Use the same process to complete longitude information.
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6. Push in the CH knob to accept and move onto UTC time. Select the time
characters in the same manner.
Note: You must enter the TIME parameter in UTC time and not in local time.
When time data is entered manually , the NO GPS indicator remains
illuminated and the UTC designator appears following the time.
Note: When the final selection is made the radio returns to the previous
Menu Selection. To exit this sub-mode, select BACK or else press the 16/
PLUS or CLEAR keys.
6.6 Settings
Y ou can also set how some time and position information is displ ayed on the
screen:
• whether Lat/Lon data is displayed
• whether the Time is displayed
• whether a Time Zone Offset is used
• how the Time data is formatted
• whether COG/SOG data is displayed
➤ To adjust these Settings:
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.
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2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GPS/TIME.
3. Push the CH knob to accept. The GPS/Time screen appears.
4. Rotate the CH knob and scroll down the list to SETTINGS.
5. Push the CH knob to accept.
Make your selection from the options on the list, which are described as
follows.
Latitude/Longitude Display
The LL/DISPLY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data
are displayed on the screen in normal mode.
Time Display
The TIME DISPLY setting indicates whether time information is displayed on
the screen in normal mode.
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When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC time, even if you
have entered an offset. The NO GPS icon remains until valid GPS
information is available.
Note: If TIME DISPLY is set ON, COG/SOG is aut omatically set to OFF.
Because they occupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings
can be displayed at a time.
Time Offset
The TIME OFFSET setting indicates the amount of time to add or sub tract from
UTC time to equal your local time.
Note: The Time Offset setting is valid only when GPS data is available.
When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC time, even though
you have entered an offset.
Time Format
The TIME FORMAT setting indicates whether th e time is displayed in 12 hour
or 24 hour format.
COG/SOG Display
This setting determines whether Course Over Ground and Speed Over
Ground (COG/SOG) data is displayed on the bottom line of the d ot matrix
display instead of the time of day . The letter “T” is always appended to the
COG , indicating t hat this is a True (and not Magnetic) heading.
Note: If COG/SOG is set ON, TIME DISPLY is automatica lly set to OFF.
Because they occupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings
can be displayed at a time.
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6.7 Radio Setup
The Radio Setup menu item is used to determine four separate settings:
• Frequency Band
• Channel Name
• Ring V o lume
•Key Beep
➤ To adjust these settings:
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.
2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list un til the arrow points to RADIO
SETUP.
3. Push the CH knob to accept. The Radio Setup screen appears.
Make your selection from the options on the list, described as follows.
Band
The Ray54E can transmit and receive all USA, International and Canadian
frequencies, if available. This setting determines which channel set is being
used. The appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for US, I for
International, or C for Canadian channel sets.
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Channel (CH) Name
By default, the Ray54E lists a descriptive name of up to 12 characters in the
top line of the dot matrix display for each channel. This opt ion modifies the
name for the currently-selected channel from its default.
Display Name
Use this option to toggle the Channel Name ON or OFF. If off, the top line of
the dot matrix display is blank for that channel.
CH Info
Using this feature you can delete or change the Channel Names from the
default.
1. From the CH NAME menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the
dot matrix display points to CH INFO.
2. Push in the CH knob to select. The currently assigned name appears.
3. Push the CH knob to display your options:
EDIT changes the channel name displayed.
CLEAR completely removes the channel name. The top line of the dot
matrix display is blank for that channel.
4. Push CH ag ain to select EDIT or CLEAR.
5. If you select EDIT, use the CH knob to modify the NAME field using the
same technique described in Adding an Entr
Deleting a Channel Name Entry
Use this feature to completely remove a Channel Name from the list. If the
name is deleted, the top line of the dot matrix display is blank for that channel.
Note: The CH NAME is not returned to the factory default value f ollowing a
reset (page 84).
y on page 59.
Ring Volume
This setting is used to set the volume of the ring that is sounded when an
incoming call is received. Select HIGH or LOW.
Note: The ring volume setting is overridden if a DSC Urgency or Dist ress
Call is received. These alarms must meet volume levels required by regulations.
Key Beep
This setting is used to set the volume of the beep that sound s when a key is
pressed. Select HIGH, LOW or OFF.
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6.8 DSC Setup
The DSC Setup menu item is used to determine these six functions:
• the radio’s MMSI ID number
• the radio’s Group MMSI ID number
• the radio’s A TIS ID number
• whether the A TIS functi on is turned on or off
• how your radio responds to a Position Reply request
• whether your radio automatically changes channels for incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls
➤ T o adjust the DSC Settings:
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.
2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow p oints to DSC
SETUP.
3. Push the CH knob to accept. The DSC Setup screen appears.
Make your selection from the following options:
• MY MMSI ID
•GROUP SETUP
•MY ATIS ID
• ATIS FUNC
•POS RPLY
•AUTO CH CHG
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My MMSI ID
This operation stores the MMSI number requi red for DSC communications.
If you try to access a DSC function before entering the MMSI number , an
error message appears and you are prompted to enter the MMSI ID.
Note: You can request an MMSI number from the same agency that issues
radio or Ship Radio licences in your area. I f regulations in your area do not
permit you to program the MMSI number yourself, your Raymarine dealer/
distributor can program the number for you.
This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number is programmed:
• you will not be able to change it
• only your dealer/distributor can change it
• after entering your MMSI ID, accessing this menu item will merely di splay the programmed number
➤ To enter or view the MMSI ID number:
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to MY MMSI ID .
2. Push the CH knob to accept. If an existing MMSI ID is stored, the value
appears. If the MMSI ID is blank, dashes appear, indicating that one has
yet to be entered.
3. T o enter the MMSI ID number, rotate the CH knob t o select the digits
using the same technique described in Adding an Entr
y on page 59.
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4. When all digits are selected, press and hold the CH knob to accept.
5. Re-enter all nine MMSI d igits.
6. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept.
7. Press the CH knob one last ti me to save the MMSI ID number.
If the second entry does not match the first entry , the radio exits MY MMSI
ID and returns to the previous menu.
Note:
• Y ou cannot begin the MMSI ID number with “0” (single zero), as this
prefix indicates a GROUP ID.
• Y ou cannot begin the MMSI ID number wit h “00” (double zero), as this
prefix indicates a COAST ST A TION.
The Ray54E is designed to be used as a recr eational Ship S tation only .
Group MMSI Setup
This operation sets up the MMSI number that is used for DSC Group Calls
between radios that share a common Group MMSI number . Y ou can program
up to three Group MMSI ID numbers and associated Group names, which
can be up to 11 characters long. Group MMSI ID numbers always begin with
a zero (0). Y ou only enter the last 8 dig its of the Group I D number; the initial
“0” is automatically entered for you.
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Adding a New Group
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP.
2. Press the CH knob to accept. If an existing Group name and MMSI ID
number are already stored, those values appear. If blank, <EMP TY 1>,
<EMPTY 2>, and <EMP TY 3> are shown to indicate that the Group IDs
have not yet been programmed into the radio.
3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the fi rst available empty
group location.
4. Press the CH knob to accept. The first field for you to enter data is the
GROUP NAME.
5. Use the CH knob to modify the GROUP NAME field using the same technique described in Adding an Entr
y on page 59.
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6. Continue this process until all GROUP NAME characters have been
entered. Pr ess and hold the CH kno b to accept the name and move on to
the GROUP ID.
7. Use the same procedure to enter the GROUP ID numbers.
8. Press and hold the CH knob to accept.
9. Press th e CH knob one more time to save. The new entry appears in the
list.
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Editing an Existing Entry
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP.
2. Press the CH knob to accept.
3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the gr oup location you wish
to edit.
4. Press the CH knob to select that Group.
5. Press the CH knob again to select EDI T.
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6. Make your changes, using the CH knob using th e same technique
described in Adding an Entr
7. Press and hold the CH knob to accept your changes.
8. Press th e CH knob to save. The revised entry appears in the list.
y on page 59..
My ATIS ID
If you purchased your Ray54E to include use on the inland waterways of the
contracting governments of the Basel Agreement, your Ray54E has been
programmed by your dealer to include Automatic T ransmitter Identification
System ( A T IS) func tionali ty . The Basel Agreement includes Germany,
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Hungary, Luxembourg,
Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, the
Slovak Republic, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
A TIS includes data at the end o f radio transmission that identifies your
station. Y our A TIS ID number is derived from your vessel’s call sign. Y our
authorized Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding the n umber. Y ou can
then program the A TIS num ber into your Ray54E using the operation
described in this section. If regulations in your area d o not permit you to
program the A TIS number yo urself, you can have your dealer program the
number for you.
Note: The ATIS ID number is a ten digit number, beginning with a “9”. The
MY ATIS set up process has you input only the last 9 digits. Th e leading “9”
is automatically input for you.
This is a one time operation. After the ATIS number has been programmed:
• you will not be able to change it, only y our dealer/distributor can do thi s
• accessing this menu item will display the programmed ATIS number
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➤ To enter or view the ATIS ID number:
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to MY A TIS ID.
2. Press the CH knob to accept. If an existing A TIS ID is stored, the values
appear. If the ATIS ID is blank, dashes appear, except for the initial ‘9’.
3. Rotate the CH knob or use the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to scroll
through the digits for entry into the ATIS ID field. The final available character is an arrow, which serves as a backspace. The initial character position is indicated by a blinking underline.
When the desired character appears, press and release the CH knob or the
microphone HI/LO key to accept it. The next position now has the blink-
ing underline, indicating it is read y to be selected.
Continue in this manner until all nine digits have been selected.
Y ou can also press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to select each character and then press the microphone HI/LO key to accept.
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4. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept.
5. Re-enter all nine ATIS digits.
6. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept.
7. Press the CH knob one last ti me to save the A TIS ID number .
If the second entry does not match the first entry , the radio exits MY A TIS ID
and returns to the previous menu for you to retry.
ATIS Function
This operation enables or disables the Automatic T ransmitter Identification
System (A TIS) feature in the radio. This feature accommodates users who
travel outside the inland waterways and wish to disable th e A TIS function at
that time.
Note: If you purchased your Ray54E to include use on the inland waterways
of the contracting governments of the “Regional Arrangement Concerning
the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways”– also known as the Basel
Agreement– your Ray54E has been programmed by your deal er to include
ATIS. If ATIS is enabled, certain programming steps have been implemented
to protect the integrity of this agreement, including the bl ocking of DSC functions when ATIS is active.
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When A TIS is enabled, the following occurs:
• DSC functions are disabled.
• Dual W atch, Tri W atch and all Scan functions are disabled.
• The following International Channels are limited to 1 watt output power:
6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 , 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77 (and 31, if enabled).
➤ To enable/disable ATIS:
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to ATIS FUNC.
2. Press the CH knob to accept.
3. Rotate the CH knob to select between switching the A TIS function ON or
OFF .
4. Press the CH knob to accept. If enabled in the previous step, the A TIS icon
appears.
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Position Reply
This option enables you to determine how your radio responds to a request
for your GPS position information (lat/lon) from another stati on.
➤ T o enable/disable Position Reply:
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71 , rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to POS REPL Y .
2. Press the CH knob to accept.
3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired setting and push to accept.
AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested.
MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.
OFF will not send position data under any circumstances, nor notify you that
the request has been made.
The default setting is MANUAL, which is described in Receiving a Position
Request From Another S tation on page 53.
Note: The Position Reply function is only available when a worki ng GPS is
connected to the radio.
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Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls
For incoming Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls, this option determin es
whether your radio automatically switches to Priority Channel 16 to r eceive
the call or prompts you to manually accept or decline the channel change.
The default setting is to ENABLE the auto channel change.
This feature is useful for preventing your radio from automatically switching
channels while you are maintaining a continuous watch on a certain channel
(for example, in a VTS controlled area) or working with other vessels (for
example, for towage).
Note: This feature can disable automatic channel switching for incomin g
DSC Distress and All Ships Urgency Calls. If enabled, you are responsible
for determining whether manually declining the call is appropriate.
By regulation, this feature cannot disable the automatic switching of
Individual Distress and Individual Urgency Alerts.
➤ To enable/disable the channel change:
1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 71, rotate the CH knob
until the arrow points to A UTO CH CHG.
2. Press the CH knob to accept.
Procedure When Enabled
If you accept ENABLE, your Ray54E automatically changes to channel 16
when a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call is received, as described in
Chapter 5:
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Procedure When Disabled
If you accept DISABLE, on receipt of a Distress or All Ships Urgency Call you
are presented with brief details of the call and advised that a change to
channel 16 has been requested. Y ou can either accept the channel change by
pressing ACCEPT (CH knob) or decline by pressing CLEAR, thereby
continuing to monitor your current channel.
If you accept the request, the call is received, a tone sounds and the radio is
changed to channel 16. Pressing any key disables the alarm. When position
and time data is included in the signal, it is displayed in the text area of the
LCD. If invalid GPS or Time data is received, the lat/lon position shows 9s in
all digits and all 8s for the time. The two alternating pages of data are recorded
in the Distress Call Log regardless of whether or not you accept the call.
If you ignore the call, after 5 minutes the radio declines the call, records the
call in the Call Log and maintains normal operation.
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6.9 Resetting Factory Defaults
This feature returns all radio settings to their factory defaults, including
BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST , RING VOLUME, KEY BEEP and manual GPS/TIME
settings. MY MMSI ID number, MY ATIS ID number , CH NAME and the
PHONEBOOK are not affected.
➤ To perform the reset:
1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.
2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the l ist until the arrow points to RESET.
3. Press the CH knob to accept. The Reset screen appears.
4. Rotate the CH knob until arrow points t o YES.
5. Press the CH knob to accept.
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Chapter 7: Customer Service
This chapter provides information on service for your Ray54E.
7.1 How to Contact Raymarine
On the Internet
Visit t he Raymarine W orld Wide Web site for the latest information on
Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at:
www.raymarine.com
Customer Support
Navigate to the Customer Support page for links for:
• Finding Factory Service locations and Authorized Dealers near you
• Registering your Raymarine products
• Accessing handbooks in Adobe Acrobat format
• Downloading RayT ech software updates
• Accessing the Raymarine solution database
Clicking the Find Answers link routes you to our solution database. Search
questions and answers by product, category , keywords, or phrases. If the
answer you are seeking is not available, click the Ask Raymarine tab to
submit your own question to our technical support staf f, who will reply to
you by e-mail.
Product Repair and Service
In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, pl ease
contact your authorized Raymarine dealer/distributor for assistance. The
dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can of fer
timesaving help in getting the equipment back int o normal operation.
Alternataively, you can contact Raymarine directly:
Raymarine plc
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO3 5TD
T el: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642
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Technical Support
The Technical Services Department handles inquiries concerning
installation, operation, fault diagnosis an d repair. For technical helpdesk
contact:
T el: +44 (0) 23 9271 4713
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9266 1228
Accessories and Parts
Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized
Raymarine distributor. Please refer to the lists of component part numbers
and optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual and have
the Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer .
If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your unit, please contact
our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order .
Worldwide Support
Please contact the authorized distributor in the country .
Appendix A: Specifications 87
Appendix A: Specifications
General
Size (H x W x D) 3.11” (79 mm) x 6.57” (167 mm) x 6.73” (171mm)
Weight 2.87 lbs (1.3kg)
Mounting Bracket or flush mount
Power 13.6 VDC ±15%
Environmental:
Operating Range:
Storage Range:
Humidity:
Frequency Range:
Transmit
Receive
Channels All available International VHF Marine Bands. US and
Oscillate Mode PLL
Modulation FM(16K0G3E)
Channel Spacing 25 kHz Increments
Frequency Stability +/- 10PPM (+/- 0.001%)
External Speaker
Power
Internal Speaker
Power
Microphone Impedance 600 ohms
Antenna Impedance 50 ohms
Waterproof to IPX7
–15°C to +55°C
–20°C to +70°C
up to 95%
156.050 To 162.425 MHz
156.050 To 163.275 MHz
Canadian channels a lso available if so programmed.
DSC(16K0G2B)
2 watts @ 4 ohms
1 watt @ 16 ohms
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Receiver
Intermediate Frequency:
1st
2nd
21.4 MHz
455 KHz
Sensitivity 0.25µV (12dB SINAD)
Squelch Sensitivity > 0.7µV at tight
Spurious Response Rejection Ratio 70 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection Ratio 68dB
S/N at 3KHz Dev. 40 dB
Audio Output Power At TH D 10% 2 W
Audio Distortion 10%
Current Drain at:
Transmitter
Max Audio Power
Stand-By
1.5 A
0.5 A
RF Power:
Hi Mode
Lo Mode
23 ±2 W
0.8 ± 0.1 W
Maximum Deviation ±5 KHz
S/N at 3KHz Dev 40 dB
Modulation Distortion 3KHz </= 7%
Audio Response 1KHz EIA STANDARD dB
Spurious/Harmonic Emissions: 0.25µW
Modulation Sensitivity </= 12mv
Current Drain At 13.6V DC:
Hi Power
Lo Power
</= 6 A
</= 1.5A
Appendix B: Channel List 89
Appendix B: Channel List
International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies
CH
XMIT
No.
Freq
01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
05 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
06 156.300 156.300 x
07 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
08 156.400 156.400 x Intership
09 156.450 156.450 x Intership, P ort Operations and Ship Movement
10 156.500 156.500 x
RCV
Freq
Single
Freq Use
Intership
Intership, P ort Operations and Ship Movement
1
2
11 156.550 156.550 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
12 156.600 156.600 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
13 156.650 156.650 x
Intership Safety, Port Operations and Ship Movement
3
14 156.700 156.700 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
15 156.750 156.750 x
Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
16 156.800 156.800 x Distress, Safety and Calling
17 156.850 156.850 x
Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
18 156.900 161.500 Public Correspondence
19 156.950 161.550 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
20 157.000 161.600 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
21 157.050 161.650 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
22 157.100 161.700 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence , P ort Operations and Ship Move ment
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CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
Single
Freq Use
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
61 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
62 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
63 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
65 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
66 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
67 156.375 156.375 x Intership, P ort Operations and Ship Movement
68 156.425 156.425 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
69 156.475 156.475 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
71 156.575 156.575 x Port Operations and Ship Movement
72 156.625 156.625 x Intership
73 156.675 156.675 x
Intership
2
74 156.725 156.725 x Port operations and Ship movement
75 156.775 156.775 x See Note 5
76 156.825 156.825 x See Note 5
77 156.875 156.875 x Intership
78 156.925 161.525 Public correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
79 156.975 161.575 Public correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
80 157.025 161.625 Public correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
81 157.075 161.675 Public correspondence , Po rt Operations and Ship Movement
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