Flir BelgiumBA RAY215 Marine Transceiver User Manual

Raymarine UK Ltd. Marine Transceiver Users Manual

Users Manual

OPERATIONS1 INTRODUCTIONYour RAY215 has the capability to transmit and receive on all available US,International and Canadian Marine VHF radiotelephone channels. There are channelsthat are FCC approved but may only be used by authorized stations for specificpurposes, depending on the type of vessel (commercial or noncommercial.) Refer toTable of Frequency List. These tables list all marine VHF channels available in yourRAY215 for US, International and Canadian radiotelephone use. Full familiarization ofthese tables is essential when selecting your channels to insure proper channel usage.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY2.1 Controls1) Channel Selection (Knob)-. Clockwise rotation increases the channel number and counterclockwise decreases thechannel number.- This knob is also used to select digits and functions in the DSC mode.2) Volume Knob-. The volume knob controls the audio volume and is also switched to turn power on and off. When the knob is rotated clockwise from the “OFF” position, the radio will powerup. Further clockwise rotation increases the volume and counterclockwise rotationdecreases volume. The upper bar graph on the LCD displays the volume level.3) Squelch Knob-. When the Squelch knob is rotated clockwise, the squelch level is increased and whenrotated counterclockwise, the squelch level is decreased. The lower bar graph on theLCD displays the squelch level.4) SCAN/ MEM Key When the key is pressed and released, Alarm-1 is heard and a scan starts or stops. The key operation during a scan will cause the scan to stop, while the operation during stop a scan will start. When plural channels are stored in memory, pressing the key will initiate Memory Scan. In case no channel has been stored in memory, the key operation will initiate All Scan. To initiate All Scan when channels are stored in memory, the key is pressed again during its flashing. Pressing and holding the key for 3 consecutive seconds will store or cancel the current channel in memory with Alarm-1 put to sound. When the current channel has been stored, with the key operation the stored channel is cancelled. If not stored, the key operation will store the current channel in memory.5) WX/INT Key- When the WX/INT key is pressed and released, the Weather mode will be selected. Ifpressed and released again, the radio will return to the last used marine channel.-. If pressed and released while in the Dual Watch mode, the unit will enter the Tri-Watchmode.-. When pressed and held for 2 seconds, the Frequency Mode (US, CAN, INT) is changed.6) MON/ 1/25 Key-.When MON/ 1/25 is pressed and released, a tone is heard and the radio initiates the DualWatch function of the Monitor mode.
-. When MON/ 1/25 is pressed and held for 2 seconds, the output power will be changed.7) 16/9 Key-. When pressed once, the Priority Channel (16 or 9) will be selected.- When pressed and held for 2 seconds, the priority channel can be changed (from 16 to9 or from 9 to 16).8) D/L/IC Key Pressing and releasing the key will place the radio into a desensitization state with an alarm put to sound. The key operation during the desensitization mode will cancel the mode while the key operation during the off state of the desensitization mode will initiate the mode. When the radio is in the mode, the indication [DESENS] is illuminated. Holding the key for 2 consecutive seconds will initiate the Intercom function (the details are described later) between the fist microphone on the base station and the remote Hand-set with the Alarm-1 put to sound. - Pressing and releasing the D/L I.C.Key with DSC/PRI key will put the unit to enterthe DSC mode.9) DSC/ PRI Key Pressing and releasing the DSC/PRI Key with D/L I.C. key will put the unit to enterthe DSC mode. Operation in the DSC mode includes Individual Ship's Call, All Ship's Call andDistress Call. In any case it is necessary to register Own Ship's ID in advance. The DSC mode may be exited at any time by pressing the [16/9] key. During indication of DSC, no display is given for Volume and Squelch. Function to recover the operation priority to the base station during, the use of theHand-set (option). Pressing and holding the key for 2 consecutive seconds when using the Hand-setwill enable the base station to recover the operation priority with the Alarm-1 put tosound.10) DIM Key Pressing and releasing the key will change LCD back-lighting level with an alarm put to sound. There are four levels to be set ; OFF, Low, Medium and High. At each subsequent pressing, four steps of the level change-over will result. When the key is left not pressed for 5 consecutive seconds, the present level value is entered in EEPROM and setting operation of the back-lighting level is suspended. At re-supply of the power the unit is put on at the same level as stored in EEPROM. Levels repeatable : OFF Low Medium High11) PTT Key (Fist Microphone)  The PTT (Push To Talk) key operation enables the transmitter. When the current channel is selected on either of a Weather CH or a transmission -forbidden channel, the key operation is disabled with the Alarm-2 put to sound. When transmission state has been continued for 5 minutes or longer, transmission is interrupted and the Alarm-2 is kept sounding until once releasing the key. (Under the above-mentioned state, although the radio is placed in the receiving mode, no received audio tone is heard as the PTT is held
depressed.)12) Trackpad UP Key (Fist Microphone)-. The UP key increases the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressed andheld, the channel will increment at a rate of 10 per second.13) Trackpad DOWN Key (Fist Microphone)-. The DOWN key decreases the channel number by 1 each time it is pressed. If pressedand held, the channel will decrement at a rate of 10 per second.14) 16/9 Key (Microphone)-. Has the same function as the 16/9 key on the front panel controls.15) DISTRESS Key (Under hinged door on rear of Microphone)-. The DISTRESS key sends a DSC Distress Call when pressed and held for 4 seconds2.2 LCD DisplayThe following describes the functional characters on the RAY215’s LCD.1) DSC indication : will appear when the radio is in the DSC mode. 2) WX indication : will appear when the radio is in the Weather CH mode, and also in the Tri-Watch mode. 3) INT indication : will appear when an International Channel is selected in the frequency groups, while it will be turned off at selection of either US or Canadian Channels. 4) CAN indication : will appear at selection of Canadian Channels in the frequency groups, while it will be turned off at selection of either US or Canadian Channels.5) MEM indication : will appear when a channel on display is stored in memory for each frequency group. The indication will flicker at a scan stand-by state (when channels are stored in memory), while it will be lit during a Memory Scan operation. 6) SCAN indication : will appear during a scan operation.The indication will flicker at a stand-by state, while it will belit together with the indication "MEM" during a Memory Scan operation. 7) ACK indication : will appear when acknowledgement to an Own Ship's Call is received after transmitting a DSC Call in the DSC mode. 8) MON indication : will appear when the radio is in the Monitor mode (when Dual Watch or Tri-Watch is in operation) 9) TX indication : will appear at detection of an output power during transmission.10) 1W indication : will appear when the current transmission output is set at "1W". ( The indication is extinguished when the output is set at "25W".)11) VOL indication in a bar graph : the bar graph will indicate the magnitude of the current audio output in the bar of 12 digits. The longersegments of the bar are lit, the larger audio output isindicated.NMEAWXVOLSQLΜ Ο ΝMEM SCANDSC A C KTXCANINT 1WMULTIDESENS ATISREMOTE
12) SQL indication in the graph : the bar graph will indicate the current squelch level in 12 digits. When the Squelch Knob is turned clockwisely tocause the squelch level deeper, the lit segmentswill be extended rightward.13) NMEA indication : will appear in every operation modes when valid NMEA datais being received, while it is extinguished in case the inputNMEA data is invalid or absent.13) Channel display (Large) : the current channel number will appear. When Own Ship'sID has been stored in memory, its state will be indicated.15) Channel display (Small) : a Priority CH number will appear when the radio is in the Monitor mode. When Own Ship's ID has been stored in memory, its state will be indicated.16) DESENS indication : will appear when the radio is in the Desensitized mode..3. Operating Procedure3.1 Turning the Power On1) Rotate the outer knob of the stacked Volume/Squelch knob set to turn the radio on.3.2 Setting the Squelch1) Rotate the inner knob of the stacked Volume/Squelch knob set counterclockwiseuntil audio is heard. Rotate clockwise until the squelch “quiets”.3.3 Setting the Volume1) With audio present, rotate the outer knob of the stacked Volume/Squelch knob setfor the desired volume level.3.4 Setting the Power Output1) Press the “MON 1/25” key for two seconds to toggle between 1 Watt outputand 25 Watt output. When “1W” is displayed, the output power is 1 Watt.If “1W” is extinguished, 25watts is being output. The choice of power output isdependent upon the distance of transmission and transmitting conditions. In certainUS harbors and on certain channels, the FCC requires the power to be limited to1 Watt. On these “required “ channels, the radio automatically selects 1 Watt poweroutput when the channel is selected. 3.5 Selecting the Channel1) To select the appropriate channel, rotate the Channel Select Knob clockwise /counterclockwise or use the Channel UP/DOWN keys on the microphone.3.6 Selecting the Frequency Mode1) The frequency modes available are US, International, and Canadian.2) If the CAN and INT indicators are not illuminated, then US channels areprogrammed.3) If in US mode, pressing and holding the WX/INT key for 2 seconds will selectCanadian channels (CAN will illuminate).4) If in Canadian mode and WX/INT is pressed for 2 seconds, then INT will display andInternational channels will be programmed.5) If WX/INT is pressed for 2 seconds while INT is illuminated, INT will disappear andUS channels will be programmed.
3.7 To Transmit1) Press the Push-To-Talk switch (PTT) and speak into the microphone using aclear normal voice. (If the current channel is a Weather Channel or a Tx prohibitedchannel, an alarm will sound when PTT is pressed indicating transmit is notallowed.)2) As per FCC rules, if the PTT switch is pressed and held enabling the transmittercontinuously for 5 minutes, the RAY215 will automatically disable the transmitter.Once PTT is release, the transmitter will be re-enabled.3.8 To select a Weather Channel1) Press the WX/INT key once to enter the Weather mode and use either theChannel Select knob or Channel UP/DOWN Trackpad on the microphone toselect the desired weather channel.3.9 Priority Channel1) Either channel 16 or 9 can be programmed as the Priority Channel. The PriorityChannel can be identified by the “P” that appears in the small character display whenthe Priority channel is selected.2) To select the Priority Channel, press the 16/9 key once.3) To change the Priority Channel, press the 16/9 key once to select the Priority Channel,then press and hold the 16/9 key until a tone is heard.3.10 Channel Memory1) The RAY215 has the capability of storing all US, International, and Canadian Channels. The memorized channels will be scanned in the Memory Scan mode.2) To store a channel in memory, select the desired channel and press and hold theSCAN/MEM key for 2 seconds. A tone will sound and MEM will be displayed.(Weather channels can not be stored into memory)3) To clear a channel from memory, select the memory channel and press and hold theMEM key for 2 seconds. The MEM indicator will extinguish indicating that channel isno longer stored in memory.3.11 Scan ModesThe RAY215 is equipped with two types of scan options: All-scan and Memory Scan. Howthese options are initiated is dependent upon whether there are any channels stored inmemory. While SCAN is being operated, Channel 70 is also monitiored.1) All-Scan modeIf no channels are stored in memory when the SCAN/MEM key is pressed, SCAN willbegin to flash on the LCD. If no other keys are pressed within three seconds, SCAN willstop flashing and the radio will begin scanning all channels (except weather channels)as long as no signal is received. If a signal is received, the scan will stop on thereceiving channel as long as it is present. If the signal is lost for five seconds, the radiowill resume scanning. SCAN will be displayed on the LCD while the Scan mode is active.When the SCAN/MEM key is pressed again during flashing of SCAN, the All Scan Stand-by state is suspended and the unit is returned to the normal state.To cancel the scan mode, press the SCAN/MEM key once.2) Memory Scan modeIf one or more channels are stored in memory when the SCAN/MEM key is pressed,SCAN and MEM will begin to flash simultaneously on the LCD. If no other key is pressedwithin three seconds, SCAN and MEM will stop flashing and the radio will begin
scanning all channels currently stored in memory. As with All-Scan, if a signal isreceived, the scan will stop on the receiving channel until the signal is lost for fiveseconds, and then the radio will resume scanning.To cancel memory scan, press the SCAN/MEM key.3) If there are channels stored in memory but All-Scan operation is desired, press theSCAN/MEM key once and SCAN and MEM will flash on the LCD. Press theSCAN/MEM key once within 3 seconds and the MEM indicator will stop flashing (orextinguish) leaving the SCAN indicator flashing. If no other key is pressed with 3seconds, All-Scan will begin.3.12 Monitor ModeThe RAY215 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri-Watch.1) Dual Watch will monitor the selected working channel and the programmed PriorityChannel. To initiate Dual Watch, first select the working channel to be monitored, thenpress the MON/1/25 key once. The selected working channel and the Priority channel(16 or 9) will be monitored for traffic.If a signal is received on the working or Priority channel, the radio will monitor thatchannel as long as a signal is present. Dual Watch will resume if the signal is lost for 7seconds. To exit the Dual Watch mode, press the SCAN/MEM, MON/1/25, 16/9, orChannel UP/DOWN keys.2) Tri-Watch will monitor the selected working channel, the programmed Priority Channel,and the last used Weather Channel for the Weather Alert Tone. To initiate Tri-Watchsimply initiate the Dual Watch mode and press the WX./INT key. The WX indicator willilluminate on the LCD to indicate the Weather Channel is also being monitored.Operation is the same as Dual Watch except that if a Weather Alert Tone is received, theradio will simultaneously sound an alarm tone, WX will flash, and select the Weathermode so that the accompanying NOAA Weather Alert can be monitored.To exit the Tri-Watch mode, press the SCAN/MEM, MON/1/25, 16/9, or ChannelUP/DOWN keys. To revert back to the Dual Watch mode, press the WX/INT key3.13 LCD Backlight Function Pressing and releasing the DIM key will change LCD back-lighting level with an alarm put to sound. There are four levels to be set ; OFF, Low, Medium and High. At each subsequent pressing, four steps of the level change-over will result. When the key is left not pressed for 5 consecutive seconds, the present level value is entered in EEPROM and setting operation of the back-lighting level is suspended. At re-supply of the power the unit is put on at the same level as stored in EEPROM. Levels repeatable : OFF Low Medium High
3.14 NMEA OperationThe RAY215 can receive valid position and time information from an external devicefrom an NMEA signal.Validating NMEA dataWhen an NMEA signal is received, it must be determined whether the data is valid.Receivable commands are limited to the position commands of GGA, GLL, RMC, andRMA and to the status commands of RMC, APB, GLL, and APA. If valid, the data isinput and the NMEA indicator is displayed on the LCD.3.15 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)The Digital Selective Calling protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receivedigital Distress calls as well as Individual and All-Ship’s calls on channel 70, the dedicatedDSC channel for Marine VHF. For a Distress call transmission, your RAY215 takes theposition and time information from the input NMEA data along with your Maritime MobileStation Identifier (MMSI) and converts it into a digital “packet”. When transmitted, thisdigital information lets other ships and shore stations know where you are and that you arein a Distress situation.Pressing and releasing the [DSC/PRI] key and [D/L I.C.] key simultaneously will enable the"DSC mode" with the Alarm-1 sounded. The [DSC/PRI] key remains to function as the[DSC] key until exiting the "DSC mode".Communications in the DSC-mode contain Individual Ship's Call , All Ship'sCall ,[Group Call], Distress Call and [Distress Relay Call]. In each case storing "OwnShip's ID" in memory is necessary.Since the Distress Call enabled by pressing and holding the [Distress Key] for 4consecutive seconds will automatically select the DSC mode, it is not necessary to pressthe [DSC/PRI] key and [D/L I.C.] Key for selecting the DSC mode. Pressing the [16/9] keywill exit the DSC mode at any time.During [DSC] is illumined in the display, no indications of volume and squelch levels aregiven (no received sounds or others audible).The DSC (Digital Selective Calling ) operation includes the following: 1. Transmitting/Receiving an Individual Call 2. Receiving a Group Call 3. Transmitting/Receiving an All Ships Call 4. Transmitting/Receiving a Distress Call 5. Receiving a Distress Relay Call3.15.1 Own Ship’s ID Entry(Own Ship’s MMSI Entry)Before the DSC system in your RAY215 will be operational, your MMSI number must firstbe entered. This number is currently obtained from the FCC by submitting a StationLicense application but other maritime companies will soon be distributing MMSI numbersas well.Once you have received your MMSI number, enter it into the radio as follows:a) Press and hold the DSC/PRI keys and D/L I.C.key simultaneously for 2 seconds.A tone will sound, the “DSC” indicator will appear, “0” will be displayed in the largecharacter display, and “1” will be in the small character display. If an MMSI numberis already in memory, an alarm tone will sound and MMSI entry is inhibited.b) Rotate the Channel Select knob (Channel UP/DOWN keys on the microphone areinhibited during this process) until the first digit of your MMSI number appears in thelarge character display. Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept.
c) The small character display will now show a “2” (designating the second digit inyour MMSI number). Rotate the Channel Select knob until the second digit of yourMMSI number appears in the large channel display.d) Press the DSC/PRI key once to accept.e) Enter all 9 digits of the MMSI number in the same way.f) Once the 9th digit has been entered and accepted, the RAY215 will play back the 9digits just entered for proper entry verification.NOTE: Insure the MMSI number entered is correct with this verificationplayback. Once the number is accepted as outlined in the next step, it can notbe changed except by Raymarine factory representatives.g) If the number is verified as correct, press and hold the DSC key for 2 secondsand a tone sounds. Your MMSI number has now been stored in memory.h) If the number is incorrect, press the DSC key once and release. The radio willrevert to the beginning of the entry process to start over again. This step can berepeated as many times as required until the number is entered correctly. When itis verified as correct, perform step g). After 2 seconds,MMSI entry statePress the [DSC/PRI] key and [D/L I.C] key for 2 seconds Stand-by for the 1st digit entry Determine the 1st digit by pressing the [DSC/PRI] keySelecting CH number by Channel Select Knob Selecting CH number by Channel SelectKnobSame entry to be effected hereafter up to the 9th digit When the entry operation through the 9th digit is finished,indication of the full digits is given. If correction required, pressagain the [DSC] key (just depressing) then repeat the above-mentioned procedure To finalize (or fix) the entry press and hold the [DSC/PRI] key for 2 secondfor securing data in memoryUser is disabled to change the MMSI number once stored in memory.Refer to the matter described in EN301 0255.4 "Ship'sNMEAMEMDSC NMEAMEMDSCNMEAMEMDSCNMEAVOLSQLNMEAVOLSQL NMEAMEMDSC
Identity".3.15.2 Individual Ship’s CallTo send an Individual Ship’s Call, perform the following:a) Press the DSC/PRI key and D/L I.C. keys once simultaneously. This will place theunit in the DSC mode. “70” will appear in the large channel display, the DSCindicator will illuminate, and “in” will appear in the small channel display to designate“in”dividual call.b) Press the DSC key once to enter Individual Ship’s Call mode.c) The display now prompts for entry of the Other Ship’s MMSI number. Enter the OtherShip’s number in the same manner as your Own Ship’s MMSI number was entered insection 3.5.16.1 above and if correct, press and hold the SCAN/MEM key for 2seconds.In the storing procedure appropriate alphabets are assigned to the "Target Ship's ID Number" being stored. The maximum ships' number allowed to be stored in memory is ten. For the detailed operation procedure for storing, see the operation chart shown later.Rotate the Channel Selection Knob until selecting the desired alphabet. Afterselecting an alphabet, complete its storing in memory by pressing the [SACN/MEM]key. The letters of alphabets usable for storage mentioned above are shown below, totaling 21. No data is stored in memory when, during the entry procedure, a wrong key operation or an interruption of the power supply occurs.δ) Once you have selected the Other Ship’s MMSI number with presssing and hold the[DSC/PRI] key for 2 seconds to secure the set number, the radio will prompt you forthe working channel you wish to communicate on. The large character display willshow 2 “dashes” and a “W” will appear in the small channel display. Using theChannel Select knob on the front panel, select the desired channel and press theDSC/PRI key once. The following 12 channels can be selected as working channel. CH6, 8, 9 , 10, 13, 15, 17, 67, 69, 72, 73, and 77.e) The TX indicator on the LCD will flash indicating the RAY215 is ready to transmit. Sendthe Individual Ship’s Call by pressing the PTT switch.f) Once the digital “packet” of information is sent, the radio will wait for anacknowledgement from the targeted ship or station. If the target station acknowledges, atone will sound and “ack” will illuminate on the LCD. After 2 seconds are passed, theRAY215 will then switch to the previously selected working channel.g) If the call is not acknowledged, you can exit the DSC mode be pressing the 16/9 key.h) If Individual Call is attempted to be transmitted to the MMSI No.of the ship stored inmemory, press DSC/PRI key to initiate DSC mode, then press SCAN/MEM to select theMMSI No. you wish to call. After selecting MMSI No. by rotating Channel Select knob,the radio is reverted to the situation of above d) situation by pressing SCAN/MEM key.NMEAVOLSQL NMEA NMEA DSC
DSC Mode MMPress the [DSC/PRI] key and [D/L I.C]key Stand-by for entry of the 1st digit Press and release the [DSC] key ,and the unit is put in the MMSI entry state Channel number selected by the Channel Select Knob Entry with Entry of digitDSC Key up to the 9th Stand-by for entry of the 2nd digit After entering the 9th digit, confirm the set contents Contents of respective digits (the 1st through the 9th) indicated 9th) indicated at every second Confirm them Contents of the 1st digit indicated Contents of the 9th digit indicated When resetting a channel number,press and release the [DSC] key. Stand-by for entry of the 1st digitPressing the [SCAN/MEM] key at this step will enable storing other ship's MMSInumber in memory. In case storing is not required, by skipping this operationitem further operation of an Individual Ship's Call is enabled.SCAN/ME / Press [SCAN/MEM] key…ΨRotate the rotary encoderuntil selecting the desired alphabet.DSCNMEA NMEA DSC NMEA DSCNMEA NMEA DSCNMEA DSCMEMDSCMEMDSCNMEA DSCMEMDSC
After selecting an alphabet, complete its storingin memory by pressing the [SACN/MEM] key.In case of this sample the number is stored in "E" area. Press and hold the [DSC/PRI] keyfor 2 seconds to secure the set number Select CH No. Entr Entryby CH Select Knob with DSC key Sand-by for entry of Selection of CH6 [TX] Flashinga communication-channel numberTransmitting data by pressing the PTT switch (transmit on CH 70) Stand-by for receiving "ACK" from the specified ship (reception on CH 70)[TX] display (to be exinguishedafter finish of data transmission) "ACK" signal received from the specified ship At elapse of 2 seconds after receiving an "ACK", unit is put to activate on a selected communication CH [ACK] displayed Ready to work on a communication CH∉ Calling the MMSI Number of other ship stored in memory in DSC modePress [DSC/PRI] and D/L I.C key Press [SCAN/MEM] key Memory calling state Rotate the rotary encoder until selecting the desired alphabet.Press [SCAN/MEM] keyDSCNMEA DSCNMEANMEA DSC A C KNMEA DSCTXNMEA DSCTX NMEA DSCNMEAVOLSQLNMEAVOLSQLNMEAMEMDSCMEMDSC DSC
Select working channelWhen receiving an Individual Ship’s Call, perform the following:a) If your station is targeted for an Individual Ship’s Call, a tone will sound and the unitwill automatically switch to DSC mode if DSC Watch is enabled. TX will flash on theLCD and “in” will appear in the small channel display.b) To acknowledge the incoming Individual Ship’s Call, press the PTT key. Theacknowledge will be transmitted and your RAY215 will automatically select theworking channel specified by the originating ship or station.c) If you do not wish to acknowledge the call, press the 16/9 key to exit the DSC mode. Receiving an Individual Ship's Calladdressed to the Own Station “DSC” displayed, “TX” Flashing Transmitting an acknowledgmentby pressing the PTT key (transmit on CH 70) After transmitting an acknowledgmenta communication-CH is selected according to the communicator's specification “TX” is displayed State ready to communication on a selected communication CH3.15.3 All-Ship’s CallThis call sends out a message to all ship’s that, for instance, you may have a situation onboard that is not serious enough for a Distress Call but you might need some assistance.This call should only be used if hailing for assistance on channel 9 or 16 fails. This type ofcall is limited to 1 Watt (by regulation) so the range is limited. When an All Ship’s Call issent or received, the radio will then automatically select channel 16.To send an All-Ship’s Call, perform the following:a) Press the DSC/PRI key and D/L I.C. key once simultaneously to enter the DSCmode.b) Rotate the Channel Select knob on the front panel until “as” appears in the smallNMEAVOLSQL NMEA DSCTXNMEA DSCTXXNMEAVOLSQL
channel display for “a”ll “s”hip’s call.c) Press the DSC key once and TX will begin to flash.d) Press the PTT switch to transmit the All-Ship’s Call. DSC modePress and release “DSC/PRI” key and “D/L I.C” Key All Ships mode selected by the CH Select Knob Press the [DSC] key to put the unitin stand-by state for transmission “TX” FlashingTransmitting an All Ship's Callby pressing the PTT key (transmit on CH70) After transmitting the signal,channel 16 is selected“TX” is displayedWhen receiving an All-Ship’s Call:a) A tone will sound and the radio will enter the DSC mode with “as” flashing. Pressthe DSC key once and the radio will automatically select channel 16. There is noacknowledge required for an All-Ship’s Call. Receiving an All Ship's Call “DSC”displayed ,” AS” Flashing Press the [DSC] key and select channel 16. Press ready to communicate on a selected communication-CHNMEAVOLSQL NMEA DSCNMEA DSC NMEA DSCTX 1WNMEA DSCTX 1WNMEAVOLSQLNMEAVOLSQL NMEA DSCNMEAVOLSQL
3.15.4 Distress CallA Distress Call allows you to send out a digital “packet” of data at high power that includesyour position, time, MMSI number, and other information in the event of an emergency (fire,flooding, sinking, piracy, etc.). All ship’s and stations outfitted with the correct type of DSCequipment will be able to pinpoint your position and either relay the information or responddirectly. Using the Distress key overrides all other functions.To send a Distress Call, perform the following:a) On the back of the microphone, lift the door marked “DISTRESS” and press andhold the red Distress key for 4 seconds. The LCD will count down from four tozero.b) The RAY215 automatically enters the DSC mode and sends the digital informationat high power. Once transmitted, the radio monitors channel 70 for a Distressacknowledge but also monitors channel 16 for emergency traffic.c) After finish of transmitting, if failed in receiving an acknowledgement from any of other ships to the transmitted Distress Call, press the PTT-key to transmit a Distress Calld) If a receiving station has Distress acknowledge capability and sends anacknowledge to you, the RAY215 LCD will sound the DSC tone, display “ack”, andexit the DSC mode where channel 16 is automatically selected. Press “DISTRESS” key Press and keep holding the key will effecta count-down operation in an order 4 3 2 1 (at every second) After finish of a count-down procedure,transmitting a Distress Call is initiated “TX” is displayed  After finish of transmitting,wait for acknowledgment on CH 70 and 16 from other ships. In case no acknowledgment received, press the PTT key to transmit a Distress Call (no automatic transmission is enabled) When an acknowledgment received [AK] displayedNMEAVOLSQLNMEA DSCNMEA DSCNMEA DSCTXNMEA DSC NMEA DSC A C K
[TX] extinguished “ACK” is displayed Channel 16 is selectedWhen receiving a Distress Call:a) Channel available for receiving a Distress Call is channel 70 only.The reception is enabled in any of such states as are on a selected working channel, inthe Monitor mode or in the scan mode. At receiving a calling signal, the unit isautomatically put in the DSC mode. the RAY215 will automatically sound the DSC toneand enter the DSC mode. A “d” will flash in the small channel display.b) Press the DSC key once and the radio will automatically select channel 16.c) The RAY215 does not have the ability to acknowledge or relay a DSC Distress Call soonce the Distress Call is received, you should attempt to contact the vessel in distress onchannel 16 and attempt to render assistance. When a Distress Call received “d” is Flashing Press the [DSC] key, and channel number 16 is selected3.16. Alert Operation AlarmsAlarms are given by on/off emission of a buzzer tone at 2.048 kHz controlled by a CPU.With the Alarm-3 a buzzer tone is emitted at a high sound level.1) Alarm-1 (Activated at a "Low" sound level)  To be used as an acknowledge tone at a key operation (a click).  To be activated at pressing the fist microphone key or a key on the front panel. Even when a Full Function Hand- set is furnished, tones caused by operation ofNMEAVOLSQLNMEAVOLSQLΜ Ο ΝNMEA DSCNMEAVOLSQL
the unit main will not be output to the Hand-set.ON 2200HzOFF 50msec 50msec2) Alarm-2 (Activated at a "Low" sound level)  To be used at an erroneous key operation.  To be used at detection of a prolonged pressing.  To be used at detection of an unlock. To be activated when the fist microphone key or a key on the front panel is pressed. When a Full Function Hand-set is furnished, tones caused by operation of the unit main will not be output to the Hand-set.ON2200HzOFF 50msec 50msec3) Alarm-3 (Activated at a "High" sound level)  To be used at detection of a Weather Alert. To be emitted from the speaker on the front panel. In case a Full Function Hand-setis furnished irrespective of on/off hook state of the Full Function Hand-set, an alarmtone is emitted also from the speaker on the cradle at the maximum sound level.ON 2200HzOFF 500msec 500msec4) DSCREC1 AlertIn the DSC reception mode, when a Distress Call, Distress Call Response or an All Ship'sEmergency Call is received, an alert tone is emitted from the speaker on the unit main atthemaximum sound level. In case a Full Function Hand-set is furnished irrespective of on/offhook state of the Full Function Hand-set, an alarm tone is emitted also from the speaker onthe External Speaker at the maximum sound level.5) DSCREC2 AlertIn the DSC reception mode, when an Individual Ship's Call, a Group Ship's Call or a safetysignal to all ships is received, an alert tone is emitted from the speaker on the unit main at the maximum sound level.In case a Full Function Hand-set is furnished, irrespective of its on/off hook state, an alarmtone is emitted also from the speaker on the External Speaker at the maximum sound level.6) DSC transmission alertWhen a DSC code has been transmitted, an alert tone is emitted from the speakeron the unit main to notify the finish of transmitting.In case a Full Function Hand-set is furnished, irrespective of its on/off hook state, an alarm
tone is emitted also from the speaker on the External Speaker at the maximum sound level.7) Intercom callingThe calling sound is emitted when called in the Intercom mode.When the Full Function Hand-set is called by the unit main, a tone is emitted from theExternal Speaker at on-hook state and from the Hand-set receiver at off-hook state.When the unit is called by the Full Function Hand-set, a tone is emitted from both the frontspeaker on the unit main and the external speaker.

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