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Contents
- 1. User handbook Part 1
- 2. User handbook Part 2
User handbook Part 1
Ray49
Marine VHF Radio
Owner’s Handbook
Document number: 81296-1
Date: July 2007
Trademarks and registered trademarks
Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc.
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Contents of this handbook © Raymarine 2007
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Contents
Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2
About this Handbook .............................................................................................9
Intended Use .................................................................................................. 9
Conventions Used ........................................................................................ 9
Technical Accuracy .......................................................................................... 9
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 9
Important Information .......................................................................................10
FCC Notice .................................................................................................... 10
Station License .............................................................................................. 10
Operator License ........................................................................................... 10
Industry Canada Notice ................................................................................ 11
License ................................................................................................. 11
Outside the US and Canada .......................................................................... 11
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) .....................................................11
Safety Notices ............................................................................................... 11
Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure ................................................ 12
Safe Compass Distance ........................................................................12
EMC Conformance ...............................................................................12
Duty Cycle ............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................................................................13
1.1 Ray49 Fixed Station VHF Radios ...........................................................13
1.2 Features ...............................................................................................13
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .............................................................. 14
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................15
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 15
Removing the Sun Cover ..................................................................... 15
Equipment Supplied ............................................................................. 16
2.2 Planning the Installation ...................................................................... 17
2.3 Cable Connections ............................................................................. 19
Power ................................................................................................ 20
External Speaker ............................................................................... 20
NMEA Data ........................................................................................20
Antenna ............................................................................................... 21
Antenna Mounting Suggestions ....................................................22
Grounding ............................................................................................22
Chapter 3: General Operations .........................................................................23
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs .................................................................... 23
Microphone Keys ................................................................................. 23
1. PTT .........................................................................................23
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2. HILO / LOC DIST .........................................................................23
3. 16/9 ........................................................................................23
4. UP/DOWN ................................................................................24
5. SCAN / SAVE .............................................................................24
Transceiver Controls .............................................................................24
6. CH/OK ........................................................................................24
7. PWR/VOL ...................................................................................24
8. SQ ..............................................................................................24
Transceiver Push Keys ...........................................................................24
9. MENU/DSC ...............................................................................24
10. CLR/WX ................................................................................25
11. DW/TRI ....................................................................................25
12. 16/9 ......................................................................................25
13. DISTRESS ................................................................................25
3.2 Transceiver LCD ..................................................................................25
1. (TX) Transmitting ............................................................................26
2. (RX) Receiving ................................................................................26
3. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode ..........................................................26
3. (HI/LO) TX Power ..............................................................................26
4. (SAVED) Memory Mode ..................................................................26
5. DSC Call .........................................................................................26
6. (NO) GPS ........................................................................................26
7. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked ...........................................26
8. Weather Alert .................................................................................26
9. (U, I, C, WX) Channel Set ...................................................................27
10. (A, B) Channel Status ......................................................................27
11. Channel Number ............................................................................27
12. Battery Voltage Alert ....................................................................27
13. Dot Matrix Display ..........................................................................27
14. (HI, LO) Transmit Power ...............................................................27
15. ATIS Active ...................................................................................28
3.3 Turning the Power ON and OFF ...........................................................28
3.4 Setting the Volume .............................................................................28
3.5 Setting the Squelch .............................................................................28
3.6 Tuning the Channel ............................................................................28
3.7 Selecting a Weather Channel .............................................................29
Weather Alert Operation ..............................................................29
3.8 Selecting the Priority Channel ...............................................................30
3.9 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel .............................................30
Reprograming Secondary Priority Channel ...........................................31
3.10 Transmitting .......................................................................................32
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction ..............................32
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3.11 Menu Mode Operation ......................................................................... 33
3.12 DSC Call Operation .............................................................................. 33
Chapter 4: Menu Settings ..................................................................................35
4.1 Menu Function ................................................................................... 35
Making Menu and Programming Selections ........................................35
4.2 VHF Operations ....................................................................................37
Scan Mode ......................................................................................... 37
All Scan ........................................................................................ 38
Priority All Scan ............................................................................39
Saved (Memory) Scan .................................................................. 39
Priority Saved Scan ...................................................................... 40
Setting the Power Output (HI/LO) ........................................................ 40
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction ..............................41
Saving Channels to Memory ..............................................................42
Using the Watch Modes ....................................................................... 43
Dual Watch .................................................................................... 44
Tri Watch ........................................................................................44
Frequency Band ................................................................................... 45
Channel Name ................................................................................... 45
Sensitivity .......................................................................................... 47
4.3 GPS/Time Setup ..................................................................................47
Manual Position ................................................................................... 47
Settings .............................................................................................. 49
Latitude/Longitude Display .......................................................... 50
Time Display ................................................................................50
Time Offset .................................................................................. 50
Time Format .................................................................................50
COG/SOG Display ........................................................................ 50
NMEA Out .......................................................................................... 51
4.4 System Configuration ........................................................................51
Backlight Adjustment ........................................................................ 51
Contrast Adjustment .......................................................................... 52
Key Beep ............................................................................................53
Bearing Mode ....................................................................................53
Speed Unit ......................................................................................... 54
System Test ........................................................................................54
Version Number ................................................................................. 55
Reset .................................................................................................. 55
VHF OPS .........................................................................................56
GPS SETUP ..................................................................................... 56
SYSTEM CONFIG ............................................................................ 56
DSC MENU .....................................................................................56
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Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ......................................................57
5.1 DSC Call Menu ...................................................................................57
Making DSC Menu and Programming Selections .................................58
5.2 Distress Calls ......................................................................................59
Sending a Distress Call .......................................................................59
Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call ................................................59
Designated Distress Call ...............................................................60
Transmitting ...................................................................................61
Receiving Acknowledgement .........................................................61
Cancelling a Distress Call Made in Error ...............................................61
Receiving a Distress Call .....................................................................62
Receiving a Distress Relay Sent by Another Station ..............................63
5.3 DSC Phonebook ..................................................................................64
Adding a new Entry ............................................................................64
Editing an Existing Entry .....................................................................66
Deleting an Existing Entry ...................................................................66
5.4 Individual Calls ...................................................................................66
Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations ......................................................66
Transmitting an Individual Call ...........................................................67
Receiving Individual Calls ...................................................................69
5.5 Group Calls .........................................................................................70
Group MMSI Setup .............................................................................70
Adding a New Group ......................................................................70
Transmitting a Group Call ...................................................................71
Receiving Group Calls ........................................................................73
5.6 All Ships Calls .....................................................................................74
Transmitting an All Ships Call .............................................................74
Receiving an All Ships Call ..................................................................74
All Ships Routine or Safety ..............................................................75
All Ships Urgency or Distress Call ....................................................75
5.7 Position Request .................................................................................77
Specifying the Target Vessel ...............................................................77
Retrieving the Last Received Position Data .........................................78
Receiving a Position Request From Another Station .............................78
5.8 Received Calls (Logs) ..........................................................................79
Log Entry Options ...............................................................................81
5.9 DSC Setup ...........................................................................................81
My MMSI ID ..........................................................................................81
Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls ...............................84
Position Reply .....................................................................................85
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Chapter 6: Customer Service ............................................................................87
6.1 How to Contact Raymarine ..................................................................87
On the Internet ..................................................................................... 87
Customer Support .......................................................................... 87
Product Repair and Service ................................................................... 87
Accessories and Parts .....................................................................88
Technical Support ...........................................................................88
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................89
General ................................................................................................89
Transmitter ..........................................................................................90
Receiver ............................................................................................... 90
Appendix B: Radio Controls ...............................................................................91
Microphone Keys ................................................................................. 91
Transceiver Controls ............................................................................. 92
Transceiver Push Keys ........................................................................... 92
Appendix C: Menu Structure ..............................................................................93
Appendix D: Channel List ..................................................................................95
U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies......................................... 95
Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies................................ 98
International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies............................ 103
WX Channels (North America only) .................................................... 106
Appendix E: Glossary ........................................................................................107
Index ............................................................................................. 109
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About this Handbook
Intended Use
This handbook describes the Ray49 fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray49 provides
two-way communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels
and weather watch on ten weather channels. The Ray49 includes equipment for
Class “D” Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold
capitals (for example: MENU/DSC). The LCD indicators and functions are shown
in normal capitals (for example: TX).
Technical Accuracy
To 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 prior notice. As a result, unavoidable
differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time.
Raymarine cannot accept liability for inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
For the latest handbook revisions and product information visit our web site:
www.raymarine.com
Warranty
To 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 is very important
that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in
order to receive full warranty benefits.
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Important Information
Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and Industry Canada requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the
US and Canada, respectively. Marine VHF radio users in the US must comply with
all applicable FCC rules and regulations, some of which are described in this
handbook.
This information was current at the time this handbook was printed. Up-to-date
information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC web
site at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine
Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC web site at:
www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by
Raymarine, Incorporated could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the
operator’s authority to operate the equipment.
Station License
An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most
recreational vessels travelling in US waters. However, you must obtain a license if
your vessel travels to foreign ports.
Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or
telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC. You can obtain a Station License by filing
FCC Form 605, which is available from the FCC web site listed above.
Operator License
An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US
territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in
a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a
U.S. port. You can request a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the
FCC by filing Form 753.
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Industry Canada Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To obtain
Industry Canada information on RF exposure (RSS-102) and compliance, please
refer to the Industry Canada web site:
www.ic.gc.ca
License
You do not need a license to operate this radio in a registered vessel within
sovereign waters of Canada or the US. Owners of unregistered vessels should
contact Industry Canada for advice. You will need a license to operate this radio
outside of Canada or the US. To obtain Industry Canada licensing information or
to locate the nearest field or regional office, refer to the Industry Canada web site:
www.ic.gc.ca
The following information is required to complete the license application:
Industry Canada Certification Number: 4069A-RAY49 D
FCC Type Number: PJ5RAY49
FCC Type Accepted: Parts 15 and 80
Output Power: 1 watt (low) & 25 watts (high)
Modulation: FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B)
Frequency Range: 156.025–157.425
Outside the US and Canada
Outside the US and Canada, please check your national requirements for both
operators and equipment licensing.
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
The Ray49 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.
You can request an MMSI number from the FCC when you apply for a Station
License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by
contacting BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program the
MMSI number into your Ray49 as described in this handbook.
Safety Notices
Your Raymarine VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.
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Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:
• located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the radio
• connected to the radio before transmitting
This system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters,
assuming the maximum power of the radio and antennas with a maximum gain
of 3dBi. Accounting for the height of an average adult (2 meters) the minimum
height of the antenna above the deck to meet RF exposure compliance
requirements is 3.5 meters. Antennas with more gain require a greater MPE
radius. Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna,
unless shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier.
WARNING: Maximum Permissible Exposure
Failure to observe these guidelines may expose those within the
maximum permissible exposure (MPE) radius to RF radiation
absorption that exceeds the MPE limit. It is the operator’s
responsibility to ensure that no one comes within this radius.
WARNING: Microwave Radiation
Operators with cardiac pacemakers, electric-medical equipment
and life support machines should not be exposed to microwave
radiation.
CAUTION: Antenna Connection
Never operate the radio unless it is connected to the antenna.
Safe Compass Distance
Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common compass. To be sure, you should
locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test 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 Compatibility (EMC)
standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance
is not compromised.
Duty Cycle
The normal duty cycle of the Ray 49 is 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Ray49 Fixed Station VHF Radios
The Ray49 marine VHF radiotelephone is a microprocessor-controlled radio that
provides reliable simplex (single frequency) and semi-duplex (two frequency)
communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional
characteristics of this radio.
The Ray49 provides two-way communications on all US, Canadian and
International marine channels and ten weather channels. Refer to the Frequency
Tables in Appendix D, 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 Ray49 is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with
excellent reliability. The Ray49 has many enhanced features, including:
• Waterproof to IPX-7 standard
• Anti-glare 1.9" x 1.3"(48mm x 32mm) LCD
• 10 Weather Channel watch with 1050Hz Alert Tone detect
• Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16
• Programmable Secondary Priority Channel key
• All Scan, Memory Scan and 2 Priority Scan functions
• Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes
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• Local Mode decreases noise in areas where RF interference is high
• Enhanced GPS Position Data gives Latitude and Longitude to 1/10,000 of a
minute plus Time, SOG and COG data from any NMEA input
• Automatically distinguishes between calls made to Ship or Coast Stations
• Low and High Voltage detection with alert
• Editable Channel Name
• 10 Brightness and Contrast settings
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
The Ray49 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. Most importantly, DSC
enables digital distress calls that automatically notify other ships and shore
stations where you are and that you are in a distress situation.
Note:
An MMSI ID number is required to operate the DSC equipment in this radio. You
can obtain an MMSI from BoatUS (www.boatus.com). Once obtained, you can program
the MMSI number yourself one time only using the menu operation described in “My
MMSI ID“ on page 81.
The Ray49 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 call features sends Individual Calls directly from the Received Calls log,
just like the call back function on a telephone
• Three Group IDs for making DSC Calls only to stations 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.
Removing the Sun Cover
The Sun Cover was designed to fit snugly on the radio, even while the boat is
being transported.
To remove the Sun Cover:
1. Place your thumb in the dimple and push downward.
2. At the same time, pull up the lift tab with your index finger.
3. Pinch your fingers towards each other as you lift up.
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Equipment Supplied
The Ray49 comes in two colors: gray and white. The following is a list of materials
supplied with each model.
Ray49 Gray
Ray49 White
Part No Description
E43034 Ray49 (gray) VHF Radio
R49216 Sun Cover (gray) for Ray49
R49218 Mounting Bracket for Ray49
R49165 Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
R49166 Microphone Hanger for ay218/Ray55/Ray49
R49167 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
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Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger
Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding
OPTIONAL:
A46053 Rear Flush Mount Kit for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
E46006 10W External Speaker
Part No Description
E43038 Ray49 (white) VHF Radio
R49217 Sun Cover (white) for Ray49
R49218 Mounting Bracket for Ray49
R49165 Bracket Knob for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
R49166 Microphone Hanger for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
R49167 Power Cord for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
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Screws (x5) for Mounting Bracket/Microphone Hanger
Screw/Lock Washer (x1) for Grounding
OPTIONAL:
A46053 Rear Flush Mount Kit for Ray218/Ray55/Ray49
E46006 10W External Speaker
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2.2 Planning the Installation
Mount the transceiver to allow easy access from the location where the boat is
normally navigated. Select a location that is non-metallic, dry, protected, well-
ventilated, and free from high operating temperatures and excessive vibration.
Provide sufficient space behind the transceiver to allow for proper cable
connections to the rear panel connectors. Locate the transceiver 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 Ray49 is not designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do not install
the radio in a location where there may be flammable vapors (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 meters from the antenna.
Safe Compass Distance is 1 meter for a common compass. To be sure, you should
locate the radio as far as possible from the compass. Test your compass to verify
proper operation while the radio is also operating.
The Ray49 can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, bulkhead, overhead, or
any other desired location. Refer to the following figure for typical mounting
methods.
The Ray49 may also be flush mounted using the optional A46053 Rear Flush
Mount Kit, available from your Raymarine dealer. Instructions for installing the
radio using the Flush Mount Kit are included with the kit.
Table top mount Bulkhead mount Overhead mount
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top
bottom
7.05 in (179mm)
4.96 in
(126mm)
6.57 in
(167mm)
6.89 in
(175mm)
5.43 in
(138mm)
1.57 in
(40 mm)
3.02 in
(76.8mm)
1.72 in
(43.7mm)
3.45 in
(87.7mm)
3.56 in
(90.3mm)
5.93 in
(150.7mm)
1.77 in
(45mm)
5.12 in
(130mm)
0.68 in
(17.3mm)
2.29 in
(58.1mm)
2.87 in
(73mm)
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2.3 Cable Connections
The radio has 2 bullet connectors for the extended power cord, a 4-wire cable for
NMEA connections, and a 2-wire cable for an optional external speaker. Connect
the wires as shown in the following table. Other connections are discussed in the
ensuing sections.
Make cable connections as shown in the figures that follow.
The ends of the external speaker wires are clipped at the factory so that no bare
metal is exposed. You must strip back the insulation before installation. If you are
not connecting an external speaker, leave the wires insulated. If you have stripped
back a wire that you will not be connecting, clip the bare wire down to the
insulation.
Color Signal Connects to
Gray
Purple
NMEA IN +
NMEA IN –
GPS
Blue
Brown
NMEA OUT +
NMEA OUT –
Chartplotter display unit (A Series, C Series, etc.)
Yellow
Green
SPEAKER +
SPEAKER –
Optional remote speaker, Raymarine part no. E46006
Antenna
Power
NMEA In / Out
fuse
Ground
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Power
The red and black Power Cord provides connection to DC power. Slide the bullet
connectors on the cord into their mates (with the same colored wire) on the rear
of the radio. Connect the stripped wires on the Power Cord to the nearest primary
source of the boat's DC power. A suitable source would be a circuit breaker on the
power panel or a fuse block near the unit, rated at 10 amps. Connect the red wire
to the positive terminal of the power source and the black wire to the negative
(ground) of the power source. The red (+) wire contains an in-line fuse rated at
10A, 250V, slow-blow. If the fuse ever needs to be replaced, be sure to use the
same type and rating.
The power cord must 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
crimped and soldered.
The Ray49 is designed to be operated on a 12 volt (nominal) system. If battery
voltage drops below 10.5 VDC, BATTERY LOW appears on the LCD. Discon-
tinue using the radio if a low voltage condition occurs as performance would be
unreliable. If voltage increases to 15.8 VDC, BATTERY HIGH appears.
External Speaker
Connect the yellow(+) wire and green (–) wire to the speaker observing polarity
as it is marked on the speaker.
NMEA Data
The Ray49 accepts NMEA 0183 (V3.01) data from a position determining device
(GPS) to provide the Latitude and Longitude position information. This
information appears on the radio’s LCD display and is also transmitted during a
DSC Distress Call. When a valid NMEA signal is detected, the “GPS” indicator
appears on the LCD. When no NMEA signal is detected, the indicator shows “NO
GPS”.
Connect the NMEA OUT + and NMEA OUT – signals from the positioning device
to the NMEA IN + (gray) and NMEA IN – (purple) wires, respectively, from the
radio. An example of how to make the connections using a suitable connector
block is shown in the following drawing. For specific instructions how to connect
your particular GPS, please refer to the handbook that came with that device.
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NMEA Alarm
When no valid position data is available, the NMEA alarm sounds (provided that
the MMSI number has been programmed): the GPS satellite icon flashes and NO
POS DATA is displayed on the dot matrix display. The alert tone sounds for 5
seconds or until you acknowledge it by pressing any key. The alarm repeats every
four hours, as long as the condition exists.
If desired, you can manually enter time and position data using the GPS/Time
Setup feature, as described on page 47. The alert repeats every four hours as long
as no position information has been entered manually. If position data is entered
manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the
position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’s, time field is set to all 8’s, and the display
reverts to NO POS DATA.
Antenna
Raymarine recommends that you install a VHF Marine band antenna with a
minimum height of 8 ft. and gain of at least 3 dBi.
The coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray49 antenna jack on the rear
panel using a PL-259 VHF type connector. The antenna cable length can be critical
to performance. If you are uncertain, contact a professional 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 silicon grease (Dow Corning DC-4 or similar) can be applied
to the connector before connecting it to the radio. Any other extensions or
adapters in the cable run should also be protected by grease and then wrapped
with a waterproofing tape.
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NMEA IN + (gray) NMEA OUT +
NMEA OUT
to Radio: from GPS:
NMEA IN (purple)
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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 to 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.
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:
• mounted as high as possible, but at least located at least 1.5 meters (5 feet)
from the radio
• connected to the radio before transmitting
WARNING: Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure
Ensure that the antenna is mounted so that no one can enter the
maximum permissible exposure radius for RF radiation. See the
Safety Notice entitled “Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure“ on
page 12.
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 Ray49 can be connected to
ground by installing the supplied screw and lock washer into the threaded hole
labelled with the icon, located on the transceiver’s rear panel, adjacent to the
antenna jack. Then attach a #10 AWG wire from this screw to the nearest ship’s
earth ground connection point.
CAUTION: Do not connect this ground connection to the negative
terminal of the battery.
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Chapter 3: General Operations
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs
Several of the keys on the front panel of the transceiver serve multiple purposes.
For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by
pressing that key for fewer than 3 seconds and then releasing it. The function
indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key
for greater than 3 seconds.
Microphone Keys
1. PTT
Press this Push-to-Talk key to transmit.
2. HILO / LOC DIST
Press and release to toggle the transmit power from HI to LO. Can also be used to
select items in menu mode. Press and hold to toggle between full receiver
sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode).
3. 16/9
Use this key to switch to the Priority Channel, switch to the Secondary Priority
Channel, or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel.
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4. UP/DOWN
Use the arrow keys to change the active channel number. Press and hold for rapid
channel changing. Can also be used to scroll through selections in menu and
programming modes.
5. SCAN / SAVE
Press and release this key to access the Scan Mode menu, which is described on
page 37. If Scan Mode is active, pressing this key terminates the scan. Press and
hold for 3 seconds to enter a channel into the radio’s memory. This function is
described in “Saving Channels to Memory“ on page 42.
Transceiver Controls
6. CH/OK
Rotate this knob to change the current channel number and to change values in
Menu mode or during programming (CH). Press in to enter values selected in
Menu mode or during programming (OK).
7. PWR/VOL
Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume.
8. SQ
Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when the
signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.
Transceiver Push Keys
9. MENU/DSC
Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio.
Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4.
Press and hold for 3 seconds 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. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time
only using the operation described in “My MMSI ID“ on page 81. Otherwise, your
Raymarine dealer can program or change the number for you.
Full details on DSC call operation are described in Chapter 5.
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10. CLR/WX
Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode.
11. DW/TRI
Press and release to initiate Dual Watch mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to
initiate Tri Watch mode.
12. 16/9
Use this key to switch to the Priority Channel, switch to the Secondary Priority
Channel, or to change the value of the Secondary Priority Channel.
13. DISTRESS
Push up the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC Distress Call.
Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section 5.2.
3.2 Transceiver LCD
The following describes the function of the characters on the radio’s LCD.
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1. (TX) Transmitting
Indicates the PTT key is being pressed and the radio is transmitting.
2. (RX) Receiving
Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal.
3. (LOCAL) Local/Distant Mode
Indicates the radio is in Local Reception mode, which decreases receiver
sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted reception.
3. (HI/LO) TX Power
Indicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO).
4. (SAVED) Memory Mode
Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved
(Memory) Scan and Priority Saved Scan modes.
5. DSC Call
When flashing, indicates that the radio has received a DSC Call. Details of the call
can be viewed in the associated log. See “Received Calls (Logs)” on page 79. The
icon disappears when the call is accepted, the call is rejected, or the associated
message is viewed in the log.
6. (NO) GPS
“GPS” indicates that positional data is available. “NO GPS” indicates that
positional data is not available.
7. Automatic Channel Changing Blocked
Indicates that your radio will not automatically switch to the channel requested
by an incoming DSC call but rather will prompt you to manually accept or decline
the channel change request. Applies to Distress and All Ships Urgency calls only.
This feature is controlled by the DSC Setup menu item AUTO CH CHG, described
on page 84. By default, this icon is off, meaning that auto channel changing is
active.
8. Weather Alert
Indicates that the radio is monitoring for weather alert broadcasts.
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9. (U, I, C, WX) Channel Set
Indicates which channel set is selected: U (USA), I (International), C (Canadian), or
WX (Weather).
10. (A, B) Channel Status
A subscript character following the channel number indicates special qualities.
(A) Simplex Channel
The subscript A indicates that the currently-selected US or Canadian channel is
simplex, although its International counterpart is semi-duplex (5A, for example).
This channel uses the transmit frequency of the International channel for both
transmitting and receiving. If a channel is simplex in all 3 channel sets (US,
Canadian, and International—channel 6, for example), the A does not appear.
Note:
Simplex means that the radio transmits and receives on the same frequency for
this channel. Semi-duplex channels use separate frequencies to transmit and receive.
(B) Receive-only Channel
The subscript B indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected
channel; it is receive-only. Used with Canadian channels only.
11. Channel Number
Displays the current active channel number.
12. Battery Voltage Alert
The Ray49E is designed to be operated on a 12 volt (nominal) system. If the boat’s
battery voltage drops below 10.5 VDC or increases above 15.8 VDC, the battery
icon appears with the message BATTERY LOW or BATTERY HIGH, respectively.
13. Dot Matrix Display
Indicates radio functions, GPS position data or special conditions, depending on
the situation. The screen is different when sending/receiving a DSC Call (see
Chapter 5) or setting up a Menu item (see Chapter 4). The top line usually displays
the current channel name. This field is editable.
14. (HI, LO) Transmit Power
Indicates whether radio tranmissions are being made at 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt
(LO).
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15. ATIS Active
Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. This feature is only available in the Ray49E
European version of the radio.
3.3 Turning the Power ON and OFF
Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks.
When the unit powers up in standby mode it:
• Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays a self-test.
• Recalls the last channel number, TX power settings and operation mode.
If no last-used setting data exists, goes to channel 16 and high TX Power.
• When GPS Data is available, extended position data is displayed with the off-
set time. This information will be displayed when display option for the posi-
tion and time is enabled on the Menu. See Section 4.3.
• When the MMSI number is not programmed, you are prompted to enter the
number as described on page 81. You must then press CH/OK to continue.
To turn the unit OFF, rotate the PWR/VOL knob completely counterclockwise until
it clicks.
3.4 Setting the Volume
Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control the loudspeaker volume level. Turn
clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume.
3.5 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 noise. To properly set the squelch, rotate
the SQ knob counterclockwise until audio is heard. Then rotate clockwise until
background noise disappears.
3.6 Tuning the Channel
...on the Transceiver
Rotate the CH/OK knob clockwise to increase the channel number.
Rotate the CH/OK knob counterclockwise to decrease the channel number.
...on the Microphone
Press and release the UP arrow to increase the channel number.
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Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrease the channel.
Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling.
3.7 Selecting a Weather Channel
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts
continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray49 is
programmed to receive 10 weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather
alert is received.
To enter Weather mode, press and hold the CLR/WX key for 3 seconds on the
transceiver.
The WX indicator appears in the channel set field. Rotate the CH/OK knob on the
transceiver or use the channel up /down keys on the microphone to select from
channels WX01 through WX10.
Press and release the CLR/WX key again to return to normal operation.
Note:
• WX broadcasts can only be heard in the US and Canada.
• During Weather mode, the PTT, HI/LO, and SCAN/SAVE keys are disabled and an
error beep sounds if pressed.
Weather Alert Operation
NOAA also broadcasts continuous severe weather alerts as needed. You can set
your Ray49 to notify you when such an alert is issued. Press and hold the CLR/WX
key to enter weather mode. Then, press and hold the CLR/WX key again to enable
weather alert. The cloud icon appears.
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When the severe weather alert tone is detected, the message WX ALERT is
displayed and an alarm sounds. The radio automatically tunes to the WX channel
where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of
operation (Standby, Dual Watch, Tri Watch, Scan, etc.)
3.8 Selecting the Priority Channel
The Ray218/Ray55 provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the Priority
Channel 16. Press and release the 16/9 key to switch to channel 16 at high power.
The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and release 16/9
to return to the last-used working channel.
The 16/9 key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel 16.
Note:
When the priority channel is selected, the radio is always set to HIGH transmit
power. You may reduce power if desired using the HI/LO power setting.
3.9 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel
The Ray218/Ray55 enables you to program the 16/9 key to store a Secondary
Priority Channel. The default is channel 9. If on primary Priority channel 16 or a
working channel, press and hold the 16/9 for 3 seconds to switch to the
Secondary Priority Channel at high power. The label 2ND PRIORITY appears. The
default is channel 9.
If already tuned to the Secondary Priority Channel, press and release the 16/9 key
to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power.
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Reprograming Secondary Priority Channel
1. Press and hold the 16/9 key for 3 seconds to switch to the current Secondary
Priority Channel.
2. Press and hold the 16/9 key for 3 seconds again to switch to Reprogram mode.
The message CHG 2ND PRI? appears with YES highlighted.
3. Press the CH/OK knob to accept. The confirmation message CHANGE 2ND
PRIORITY CH appears.
4. Rotate the CH/OK knob until the desired new secondary channel is shown.
5. Press CH/OK to accept the new Secondary Priority selection.
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SELECT 2ND
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PRESS [OK]
TO ACCEPT
SELECT 2ND
PRIORITY CH
PRESS [OK]
TO ACCEPT
2ND PRI CH
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3.10 Transmitting
Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the
selected channel, and then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during
transmission.
Note:
International regulations and good communications practice dictate that you not
interfere with other communications. Before transmitting, listen to make sure the channel
is clear.
The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a stuck key. After PTT
has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued, the
message TX TIMEOUT appears, and an alert tone sounds.
After the timeout, the alarm continues to sound until PTT is released. The TX time
out timer is reset and the radio returns to receive mode 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.
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction
In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However,
you can temporarily override this low power restriction. To override the LO power
restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high power:
1. Press and hold PTT.
2. Press and release The HI/LO key on the microphone. TX power is set to HI
power for as long as you hold down PTT.
3. When you release PTT, power returns to LO.
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3.11 Menu Mode Operation
Press and release the MENU/DSC key while in standby mode to enter Menu
Mode.
Menu mode is fully described in Chapter 4.
3.12 DSC Call Operation
Press and hold the MENU/DSC key for greater than 3 seconds while in standby
operation mode to enter DSC Call Mode.
DSC Call mode is fully described in Chapter 5.
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Chapter 4: Menu Settings
4.1 Menu Function
Most of the radio’s functions reside in the Main Menu, which is accessed through
the MENU/DSC key. A diagram of the menu structure can be found in
Appendix C.
Making Menu and Programming Selections
There are two ways to make menu and character selections in your radio:
1. Most examples in this chapter describe making selections using the CH/OK
knob on the transceiver.
2. However, you can also press the microphone up/down keys to make your
selections and then press the microphone HI/LO key to accept.
To make Menu selections:
1. Press and release the MENU/DSC key to enter Menu mode. The list of avail-
able menu groups appears.
2. Use the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or CH up/down key on the micro-
phone to scroll through the list until the desired menu is highlighted.
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>VHF OPS
GPS SETUP
SYS CONFIG
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3. Press in the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or HI/LO key on the microphone
to accept. The sub-menu headings are displayed.
4. Rotate the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or press the CH up/down key on
the microphone to highlight the desired sub-menu.
5. Press CH/OK on the transceiver or the HI/LO key on microphone to accept.
The options under that sub-menu are displayed.
6. Rotate the CH/OK knob on the transceiver or press the CH up/down key on
the microphone to highlight the desired option.
7. Press CH/OK on the transceiver or the HI/LO key on the microphone to
accept. The setting is changed. Continue in the same manner to make any
other setting changes.
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>BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
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BACKLIGHT
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>KEY BEEP
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To return to the previous menu level, select the [BACK] menu option or press the
CLR/WX key.
To exit the Menu mode, press the CLR/WX key again or else press the 16/9 key to
switch to the priority channel in standby mode.
4.2 VHF Operations
This menu group controls basic radio functions. You access VHF Operations via
the MENU key.
Scan Mode
This function automatically searches through all channels in the set for any that
are broadcasting. 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.
You can directly access the Scan Mode menu by pressing and releasing the SCAN/
SAVE key on the microphone. When a Scan Mode is active, you can terminate the
scan and return the radio to standby mode by pressing and releasing the key
again.
While scanning, press the microphone CH up/down keys or rotate the CH/OK
knob on the transceiver to change the scan direction. UP (key)/clockwise (CH
knob) increases the channel while DOWN (key) /counter-clockwise (CH knob)
decreases it.
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BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
>KEY BEEP
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>VHF OPS
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Your Ray49 is equipped with four types of scan options: All Scan, Saved (Memory)
Scan, Priority All Scan and Priority Saved Scan. The following illustration
demonstrates how to initiate All Scan but the procedure is the same for all scan
mode options.
Note:
Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored dur-
ing the Scan Modes. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is halted to receive the
Weather Alert broadcast.
To
terminate
the SCAN mode and return to standby mode, press:
•SCAN/SAVE key on the microphone
•CLR/WX key on the transceiver
All Scan
In All Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence. After
the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
When active, SCAN ALL appears on the display.
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HI/LO POWER
SAVE CH
SCAN MODE
>SCAN ALL
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Priority All Scan
Priority All Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the
Priority Channel 16 after each channel.
When active, SCAN ALL+16 appears on the display.
Saved (Memory) Scan
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.
When active, SCAN SAVED appears on the display. If no channels have been saved
into memory when you select this feature, an error tone sounds.
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
SCAN ALL+16
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Priority Saved Scan
Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates
searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in
memory.
When active, SCAN SAVD + 16 appears on the display.
Note:
If no channels have been saved into memory when you select this feature, an er-
ror tone sounds.
Setting the Power Output (HI/LO)
The choice of power output is dependent upon the distance of transmission and
transmitting conditions. As a part of FCC procedures and marine communications
courtesy, initial contact should always be attempted using low power. You should
switch to high power only when contact can not be made on low power or in
emergency situations. Rotate the CH/OK knob to toggle the TX power from LOW
(1 watt) to HIGH (25 watts). The corresponding LO or HI indicator appears.
You can also press and release the HI/LO–LOC/DIS key on the microphone to
toggle the TX power.
SCAN SAVD+16
SCAN SAVD+16
SCAN SAVD+16
SCAN SAVD+16
SCAN SAVD+16
SCAN SAVD+16
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Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HILO
operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.
Channels restricted to low transmit power are as follows:
• Canadian channel set: 13, 15, 17, 77
• International channel set: 15, 17, 75, 76
• US channel set: 13, 17, 67, 77
Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction
In the US, channels 13 and 67 are restricted to transmit at low power. However,
you can temporarily override this low power restriction.
To override the LO power restriction on channels 13 or 67 and transmit at high
power:
1. Press and hold PTT.
2. While holding PTT, press and release the HI/LO microphone key
The TX power is set to HI power for as long as you hold down PTT.
When you release PTT, power returns to LO.
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SAVE CH
HI/LO POWER
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Saving Channels to Memory
The Ray49 can store any channel (except WX channels) into memory. The stored
channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode (see page 39).
Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels.
Separate memory channel groups exist for USA, International, and Canadian
frequency sets.
To add or remove a channel to/from memory:
1. Navigate to SAVE CH in the VHF OPS menu.
2. Press CH/OK to select SAVE CH.
3. Rotate CH/OK to select channel to be added to /removed from memory.
4. Press CH/OK to confirm (or CLR/WX to cancel).
5. To add the selected channel to memory, ensure that the arrow is pointing to
SAVE, and then press CH/OK.
To remove the selected channel from memory, navigate to CLEAR and then
press CH/OK.
The SAVED icon either appears to indicate that the current channel has been
saved in memory or disappears to indicate that it has been removed from
memory.
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You can also add the current channel to memory by pressing and holding the
SCAN/SAVE key on the microphone. If the channel is already saved, pressing and
holding the key removes the channel from memory.
Using the Watch Modes
The Watch 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 Ray49 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch
and Tri Watch.
Note:
Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored dur-
ing Dual Watch and Tri Watch.
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>SAVE CH
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SELECT CH
[OK] / [CLR]
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Dual Watch
Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and
Channel 16 in cycle.
DUAL 16 appears on the top line of the display.
Dual Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the
sample working channel is channel 72.
Tri Watch
Tri Watch monitors in cycle channel 16, the current
working channel and the channel you have set as the
Secondary Priority Channel.
TRI 16+09 appears on the top line of the display.
Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the
sample working channel is channel 72.
Press and release the 16/9 key to terminate Watch mode and switch to the Priority
Channel.
Press and release the CLR/WX key to terminate Watch mode and return to the
last-used channel.
Note:
During Tri Watch Mode, the WX and CH keys are inactive and an error beep
sounds if pressed (if the Key Beep function is enabled).
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SAVE CH
>WATCH MODE
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>DUAL WATCH
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[BACK]
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Frequency Band
The Ray49 can transmit and receive all USA, International and Canadian
frequencies. This setting determines which channel set is being used. The
appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for USA, I for International, or C
for Canadian channel sets.
Channel Name
The Ray49 displays a descriptive name of up to 9 characters in the top line of the
dot matrix display, to the left of the channel number. This option modifies the
name for the currently-selected channel from its default.
To change the Channel Name from the default:
1. From the VHF OPS menu, navigate to CH NAME.
2. Press the CH/OK knob to select.
3. Rotate CH/OK to display the channel whose name you want to edit.
4. Press CH/OK to select. Two options are presented: edit and delete.
5. Press CH/OK again to select EDIT. The name for the currently-selected chan-
nel appears. The first character is underlined and blinking, indicating that it is
ready to be edited.
6. Use the CH/OK knob to modify the first character in the NAME field using the
same technique described in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 64.
7. Press CH/OK to accept and advance to the next character position.
8. Press and hold CH/OK for 3 seconds when completed. The new name appears
for the channel.
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>FREQ BAND
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INTERNATNL
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To completely remove the Channel Name, rotate the CH/OK knob to choose
DELETE in step 5 above, instead, and then press CH/OK to select. After the name
is deleted, no name is displayed for this channel.
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FREQ BAND
>CH NAME
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CH NAME
SELECT CH
[OK] / [CLR]
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SELECT CH
[OK] / [CLR]
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DELETE
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EDIT NAME
PLEASURE
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EDIT NAME
FLEASURE
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FISHING
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Sensitivity
Use this setting to switch the transmit power from high to low. Rotate the CH/OK
knob t o toggle between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated
receiver sensitivity (Local mode). The LOCAL icon appears while in Local mode
and then is removed in Distant mode.
4.3 GPS/Time Setup
By default, the Ray49 auto-detects NMEA 0183 strings and decodes appropriate
latitude/longitude position and time or COG/SOG. When position data is
available, the “GPS” icon appears on the top line of the LCD. If the GPS navigation
receiver is not connected or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude
position and UTC time can be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted
message.
Manual Position
If no GPS data is available and the MMSI number has been programmed, the “NO
GPS” icon does not appear, and POS DATA REQ is displayed on the dot matrix
display, followed by NO POS DATA. An alarm sounds for 5 seconds or until you
acknowledge by pressing any key.
D10142-1
VHF OPS
FREQ BAND
CH NAME
>SENSITIVITY
78
SENSITIVITY
>DISTANT
LOCAL
78
SENSITIVITY
DISTANT
>LOCAL
78 78
FISHING
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
AM11:57LOC
D10146-1
MAIN MENU
>VHF OPS
GPS SETUP
SYS CONFIG
09
MAIN MENU
VHF OPS
>GPS SETUP
SYS CONFIG
09
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The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been
entered manually. If position data is entered manually but has not been updated
during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’s,
time field is set to all 8’s, and the display reverts to NO POS DATA.
Note: The Manual Lat/Lon function is valid only when your radio is not connected to a GPS.
To manually set the GPS position and time settings:
1. Under the GPS SETUP menu, point the arrow to MANUAL POS.
2. Press in CH/OK to accept. The Manual Position screen appears.The first char-
acter space in the latitude field is highlighted with a flashing underline.
A more detailed description of manual character entry can be found in “Add-
ing a new Entry“ on page 64.
3. Using the CH/OK knob, scroll through available characters.
4. When the desired character appears, press CH/OK to accept it. The next char-
acter to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).
• Continue this process until all latitude data has been selected.
• When the direction character is flashing, rotate the CH/OK knob to toggle
between N and S, if necessary.
• When complete, the first character in the longitude field is underlined and
flashing.
5. Using the CH/OK knob, scroll through available characters.
6. When the desired character appears, press CH/OK to accept it. The next char-
acter to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).
• Continue this process until all longitude data has been selected.
• When the direction character is flashing, rotate the CH/OK knob to toggle
between E and W, if necessary.
• When complete, the first character in the time field is underlined and
flashing.
7. Using the CH/OK knob, scroll through available characters.
8. When the desired character appears, press CH/OK to accept it. The next char-
acter to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).
• Continue this process until all time data been selected.
• Complete the manual entry operation by pressing and holding CH/OK,
which saves the data you have entered.
• When time data is entered manually, the MAN indicator appears in front
of the time, which is displayed in UTC.
• When complete, the radio displays the manual lat/lon and time data.
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Settings
You can also set how some time and position information is displayed on the
screen. Make your selection from the options on the list.
GPS SETUP
>MANUAL POS
SETTING
[BACK]
09
MANUAL POS
_-- --.----N
--- --.----W
--:--UTC
09
MANUAL POS
2- --.----N
--- --.----W
--:--UTC
09
MANUAL POS
26 04.2100N
-- --.----W
--:--UTC
09
MANUAL POS
26 04.2100N
0-- --.----W
--:--UTC
09 09
MANUAL POS
26 04.2100N
080 09.0900W
_-:--UTC
MANUAL POS
26 04.2100N
080 09.0900W
1-:--UTC
09
D10147-1
09
CALLING
26 04.2100N
080 09.0900W
MAN10:00UTC
D10148-1
GPS SETUP
MANUAL POS
>SETTING
[BACK]
09 09
SETTING
>L/L DISPLAY
TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
50 Ray49 Marine VHF Radio
Latitude/Longitude Display
The L/L DISPLAY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data
are displayed on the screen in standby mode.
Time Display
The TIME DISPLY setting indicates whether time information is displayed on the
screen in standby mode. When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC
time, even if you have entered an offset.
Note:
If TIME DISPLAY is set ON, COG/SOG is automatically 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 subtract from
UTC time to equal your local time. Rotate the CH/OK knob to select a value from
between +13 to –13 hours of UTC and then press ACCEPT to confirm. After
setting up Time Offset, “LOC” is displayed to the right of the Time field to indicate
local time.
Time Format
The TIME FORMAT setting indicates whether the 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 from the GPS is displayed on the bottom line of the dot matrix
display instead of the time of day. The menu setting “Bearing Mode“ on page 53
determines whether the True or Magnetic heading is displayed for COG. The
Speed Unit setting determines whether knots, MPH or KPH is used for SOG.
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 51
Note:
If COG/SOG is set ON, TIME DISPLAY is automatically set to OFF. Because they
occupy the same line on the LCD, only one of these two settings can be displayed at a time.
NMEA Out
When Distress Call and Position (lat/lon) information is received from other
stations, your Ray49 has the capability of forwarding this data to your display unit
over the NMEA port so that it can be displayed on the screen. You can specify
whether this option is ON or OFF.
4.4 System Configuration
Use these menu items for selecting general system-wide settings.
Backlight Adjustment
This setting adjusts the backlight brightness for the LCD, microphone keypad and
transceiver keypad. Choose from 10 brightness settings or OFF.
Rotate the CH/OK knob or use the microphone up/down arrow keys to select the
desired backlight level. The number of blocks illuminated in the bar indicates the
level, one through ten. For HI all 10 are illuminated; for OFF none are illuminated.
D10149-1
71
SETTING
TIME FORMAT
>COG/SOG
[BACK]
71
COG/SOG
>ON
OFF
[BACK]
71
PLEASURE
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
111'T 12.4KT
D10150-1
MAIN MENU
>VHF OPS
GPS SETUP
SYS CONFIG
09
MAIN MENU
VHF OPS
GPS SETUP
>SYS CONFIG
09
52 Ray49 Marine VHF Radio
Press the transceiver CH/OK knob or microphone HI/LO key to accept.
Contrast Adjustment
This setting adjusts the levels of LCD contrast. Choose from 10 settings.
Rotate the CH/OK knob to select the desired contrast level. The number of blocks
illuminated in the bar indicate the level. A larger number of blocks indicate a
darker LCD. For HI, all 10 blocks are illuminated; for LO none are illuminated.
D10151-1
SYSTM CONFIG
>BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
69
BACKLIGHT
OFF HI
PRESS [OK]
69
BACKLIGHT
OFF HI
PRESS [OK]
69
SYSTM CONFIG
>BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
69
D10152-1
CONTRAST
LO HI
PRESS [OK]
71
SYSTM CONFIG
BACKLIGHT
>CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
71
CONTRAST
LO HI
PRESS [OK]
71
SYSTM CONFIG
BACKLIGHT
>CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
71
Chapter 4: Menu Settings 53
Key Beep
This setting is used to set the volume of the beep that sounds when a key is
pressed. Select LOUD, QUIET or OFF.
Bearing Mode
This setting is used to determine how heading data are displayed when COG/SOG
is displayed (see page 50). Select MAGNETIC or TRUE. If you select MAGNETIC, an
“M” appears. If TRUE is selected, a “T” appears.
D10153-1
SYSTM CONFIG
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
>KEY BEEP
09
KEY BEEP
>LOUD
QUIET
OFF
09
09
KEY BEEP
LOUD
>QUIET
OFF
SYSTM CONFIG
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
>KEY BEEP
09
D10154-1
SYSTM CONFIG
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
>BEARING MOD
16
BEARING MODE
>TRUE
MAGNETIC
[BACK]
16
16
BEARING MODE
TRUE
>MAGNETIC
[BACK]
16
DISTRESS
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
111 M 12.4KT
54 Ray49 Marine VHF Radio
Speed Unit
This parameter sets the unit for Speed that is used to display all data, including
information received from other instruments on the system. The speed unit
appears on the LCD when COG/SOG is displayed (see page 50).
System Test
This menu item displays status of three separate conditions:
Item Status Meaning
GPS OK Valid NMEA signal received
NO NMEA signal not received
BATTERY OK Battery voltage within nominal limits (10.5–15.8 VDC)
NO Battery is below 10.5 VDC or above 15.8VDC
DSC OK DSC processor is operating properly.
NO DSC processor is not operating properly.
D10155-1
SYSTM CONFIG
KEY BEEP
BEARING MOD
>SPEED UNIT
16
SPEED UNIT
>KNOTS
MPH
KPH
16
16
SPEED UNIT
KNOTS
>MPH
KPH
16
DISTRESS
26 04.2172N
080 09.0933W
111 M 12.4MPH
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Version Number
This menu item displays the hardware and software versions of your radio.
Reset
Use this menu item to return your radio to the default factory settings. The
following items are reset. All other settings are unaffected.
D10156-1
SYSTM CONFIG
BEARING MOD
SPEED UNIT
>SYSTEM TEST
16
SYSTEM TEST
GPS: OK
BATTERY: OK
DSC: OK
16
D10157-1
SYSTM CONFIG
SPEED UNIT
SYSTEM TEST
>VERSION
09
VERSION
SOFT: 2.19
HARD: _.__
PRESS [OK]
09
D10158-1
68
SYSTM CONFIG
SYSTEM TEST
VERSION
>RESET
SYSTM CONFIG
SYSTEM TEST
VERSION
>RESET
68
SYSTEM RESET
>YES
NO
[BACK]
68
56 Ray49 Marine VHF Radio
VHF OPS
•HI/LO POWER
Set to HI.
•SAVE CH
The Saved Channel list is cleared.
•SENSITIVITY
Set to DISTANT.
GPS SETUP
•SETTING
L/L DISPLAY is set ON.
TIME DISPLY is set ON.
TIME OFFSET is set to 0.
TIME FORMAT is set to 12 HR.
COG/SOG is set OFF.
SYSTEM CONFIG
•KEY BEEP
Set to QUIET.
•BEARING MODE
Set to MAGNETIC.
•SPEED UNIT
Set to KNOTS.
DSC MENU
•RECV’D CALLS
All logs are cleared.
•DSC SETUP
AUTO CH CHG is set AUTO.