Flir BelgiumBA RAY54 VHF/FM marine transceiver with class D DSC User Manual 81231 1

Raymarine UK Ltd. VHF/FM marine transceiver with class D DSC 81231 1

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Chapter 6: Menu Settings 73Chapter 6: Menu Settings6.1 Menu FunctionThe radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode. Menu mode selections are as follows. Item DescriptionPHONEBOOK A list of frequently-called DSC stations that you can select for making an individual call. Up to 20 Phonebook entries can be stored. LOCAL/DIST LOCAL mode eliminates noise, but degrades receiver sensitivity. DISTANT mode enables normal receiver sensitivity. BACKLIGHTING Selects the backlight levels for the LCD, base station keypad and micro-phone keypad.CONTRAST Selects the LCD contrast setting.GPS/TIME Used to manually set latitude/longitude position and UTC time for a DSC distress message. Also selects how the data is displayed on the LCD.RADIO SETUP Selects four separate radio settings:a) BAND – Frequency Group (US, International, Canadian)b) CH NAME – Descriptive name for each channel (up to 11 characters)c) RING VOLUME – Alarm tone volume (LOUD or SOFT)d) KEY BEEP – Key beep volume (LOUD, SOFT or OFF)DSC SETUP Selects the following DSC settings:a) MY MMSI ID – Used for one-time entry of the MMSI number required forDSC functions. If already programmed, displays thesaved MMSI ID number.b) GROUP SETUP – Stores up to 3 Group MMSI IDs and associated Namesc) POS REPLY – Selects how Position Request data is transmittedd) AUTO CH CHG – Selects whether your radio automatically switches to the requested working channel when DSC Calls arereceived.RESET Enables a return to factory default settings.81231_1.book Page 73 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
74 Ray54 VHF Radio➤To access the Menu Mode:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter menu mode. The list of available functions appear on the dot matrix display.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to the desired function. Push the CH knob to accept.To exit the Menu mode or sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the EXIT option from the menu.>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RESET EXIT81231_1.book Page 74 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 756.2 DSC PhonebookThe Phonebook stores up to 20 preprogrammed MMSI numbers that you can select for making an individual call. The numbers are stored by name and contain the station’s MMSI number. You can add, edit and delete entries from the Phonebook, much as you would on a cellular telephone. Rotate the CH knob to make an item appear on the dot matrix display and then press in the CH knob to select that item.Note: The following examples demonstrate making calls to other ships. You may also make DSC calls to shore stations. Shore MMSI numbers start with “00”.Adding an Entry1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU knob. The Menu screen appears on the dot matrix display.2. Press the CH knob to select Phonebook. The Phonebook screen appears.3. Press and release the CH knob to select <NEW ENTRY>.PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOK>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST><NEW ENTRY> CALL ME AL FINTASTIC OCEANEERENTER NAME:____________ENTER MMSI:_________81231_1.book Page 75 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
76 Ray54 VHF Radio4. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through values for the first character in the NAME field. All alpha and numeric characters are available. The first available char-acter is a blank (space). The final available character is an arrow, which serves as a backspace. A total of 12 character spaces are available.When the desired character appears, press and release the CH knob to accept it. The next position is ready to be selected.5. Continue this process until all NAME characters are selected. Press and hold the CH knob to accept the name and move on to the MMSI ID.6. Use same procedure to enter the MMSI characters.7. When all characters have been selected, press and hold the CH knob to accept. The new entry appears in the Phonebook.ENTER NAME:B___________ENTER MMSI:_________ENTER NAME:BAHAMA MAMA_ENTER MMSI:_________ENTER NAME:BAHAMA MAMAENTER MMSI:8669823__ <NEW ENTRY>>BAHAMA MAMA CALL ME AL FINTASTIC81231_1.book Page 76 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 77Editing an Existing Entry1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to entry you wish to edit.2. Push in the CH knob to select the name.3. Push the CH knob again to select EDIT.4. Make your changes, using the CH knob.5. When finished, press and hold the CH knob to accept. The revised name appears in the list.PHONEBOOK <NEW ENTRY> FINTASTIC>OCEANEER SLIM JIMID523556232>EDIT DELETE EXITNAME:OCEANEERMMSI ID:ID523556232NAME:OCEAN_ERMMSI ID:ID523556232<NEW ENTRY> FINTASTIC>OCEAN EAR SLIM JIM81231_1.book Page 77 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
78 Ray54 VHF RadioDeleting an Existing Entry1. From the Phonebook, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to entry you wish to delete.2. Push the CH knob to select the name.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow is pointing to DELETE.4. Push the CH knob. The entry is removed.6.3 Local / DistantThis mode toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). Local mode is used is used to decrease unwanted reception (noise). Local Mode is commonly used in areas where interference, usually from shore based paging systems, is high.PHONEBOOK <NEW ENTRY> FINTASTIC>OCEAN EAR SLIM JIMID523556232>EDIT DELETE EXITID523556232 EDIT>DELETE EXIT><NEW ENTRY> CALL ME AL FINTASTIC SLIM JIM81231_1.book Page 78 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 79➤To select the sensitivity setting:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to LOCAL/DIST. 3. Push the CH knob to accept. The LOCAL/DIST screen appears.4. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired mode: LOCAL or DISTANT. Push the CH knob to accept. While in local mode, the LOCAL indicator appears in the LCD display.To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the BACK option from the menu.LOCAL/DIST>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS/TIME>DISTANT LOCAL BACK DISTANT>LOCAL BACK81231_1.book Page 79 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
80 Ray54 VHF Radio6.4 Backlight AdjustmentThis setting adjusts the backlight brightness of the LCD, microphone keypad and base station keypad.➤To adjust the backlight setting:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to BACKLIGHT. 3. Push the CH knob to accept. The Backlight screen appears.4. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired backlight level. The number of blocks illuminated on line 3 of the dot matrix display indicate the level: For HI all blocks are illuminated; for LOW only half are illuminated; for OFF none are illuminated. Push the CH knob to accept.The Distress key backlighting is never turned OFF. When the selection is made the radio returns to the previous Menu Selection.To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys.BACKLIGHT>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP BACKLIGHTOFF HIPRESS ACCEPT BACKLIGHTOFF HIPRESS ACCEPT81231_1.book Page 80 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 816.5 Contrast AdjustmentThis setting adjusts the four levels of LCD contrast. A larger number of blocks indicate a darker LCD.➤To adjust the contrast setting:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to CON-TRAST. 3. Push the CH knob to accept. The Contrast screen appears.4. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired contrast level. The number of blocks illuminated on line 3 of the dot matrix display indicate the level: For HI all blocks are illuminated; for LO none are illuminated. Push the CH knob to accept your selection.When the selection is made the radio returns to the previous Menu Selection. To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys.CONTRAST>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>CONTRAST GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP CONTRASTLO HIPRESS ACCEPT CONTRASTLO HIPRESS ACCEPT81231_1.book Page 81 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
82 Ray54 VHF Radio6.6 GPS/Time SetupBy default, the Ray54 auto-detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time. If the GPS navigation receiver is not connected on or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude position and UTC time can be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message.When valid Lat/Lon information is detected, the GPS icon is displayed on the LCD. When there is no valid position information, NO GPS appears.When GPS Information Not AvailableIf no GPS data is available, the NO GPS icon appears, 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. The position (lat/lon) fields are set to all 9’s and time field is set to all 8’s. The alert repeats every four hours as long as no position information has been entered manually.If position data is entered manually but has not been updated during the previous 23.5 hours, all the position fields are set to 9’s and the display reverts to NO POS DATA.Note: The Manual Lat/Lon function is valid only when your radio is not con-nected to a GPS receiver.➤To manually set the GPS position and time settings:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. SHIP TO SHIPPOS DATA REQSHIP TO SHIPNO POS DATAGPS/TIME>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST81231_1.book Page 82 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 832. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to GPS/TIME.3. Push in the CH knob. The arrow is pointing to MANUAL POS.4. Push CH again to accept. The Manual Position screen appears. 5. Using the CH knob, fill in the numerical latitude information, one charac-ter at a time:i. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections. Note: The last selection in each field is a caret (<), which represents a BACKSPACE. Accepting the caret returns the current character to its default value and moves you back to the previous position.ii. When the desired character appears, push in the CH knob to accept it. The next position is ready to be selected. Note: The next character to be filled in sequence is underlined (_).>GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RESET>MANUAL POS SETTINGS BACKMANUAL POS -- --.----N--- --.----E--:-- UTC81231_1.book Page 83 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
84 Ray54 VHF Radioiii. Continue this process until all longitude numerical characters have been selected.Note: Pressing and holding the CH knob indicates you have com-pleted editing the current line and forwards you to the first position of the next line. This eliminates the need to accept each character indi-vidually.6. Next, select the latitude direction. Rotate the CH knob to scroll between N and S. When the desired value appears, push the CH knob to accept.7. Push the CH knob to accept the longitude and move on to the latitude numerical data. Continue the process until all digits have been selected.8. Next, select the longitude direction. Rotate the CH knob to scroll between E and W. When the desired value appears, push the CH knob to accept.9. Push in the CH knob to accept the latitude data and move onto UTC time. Continue the process until all time characters have been selected.MANUAL POS 27 34.1251N--- --.----E--:-- UTC-MANUAL POS 27 34.1251N0-- --.----E--:-- UTC-MANUAL POS 27 34.1251N112 55.5623E--:-- UTC -MANUAL POS 27 34.1251N112 55.5623W0-:-- UTC-81231_1.book Page 84 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 85Note: You must enter the TIME parameter in UTC time and not in local time. When time data is entered manually, the NO GPS indicator remains illuminated and the UTC designator appears following the time. Note: When the final selection is made the radio returns to the previous Menu Selection. To exit this sub-mode, select BACK or else press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys.MANUAL POS 27°34.1251N112°55.5623W11:56 UTCSHIP TO SHIP 27°34.1251N112°55.5623W11:56 UTC81231_1.book Page 85 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
86 Ray54 VHF Radio6.7 SettingsYou can also set how some time and position information is displayed on the screen:•whether Lat/Lon data is displayed•whether the Time is displayed•whether a Time Zone Offset is used•how the Time data is formatted•whether COG/SOG data is displayed➤To adjust these Settings:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GPS/TIME.3. Push the CH knob to accept. The GPS/Time screen appears.4. Rotate the CH knob and scroll down the list to SETTINGS.GPS/TIME>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RESET>MANUAL POS SETTINGS BACK MANUAL POS>SETTINGS BACK81231_1.book Page 86 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 875. Push the CH knob to accept.Make your selection from the options on the list, which are described as follows.>LL DISPLY TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT81231_1.book Page 87 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
88 Ray54 VHF RadioLatitude/Longitude DisplayThe LL/DISPLY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen in normal mode.1. From the GPS/TIME/SETTINGS menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to LL DISPLY.2. Push the CH knob to accept. 3. Rotate the CH knob to select whether you wish lat/lon data display to be set ON or OFF. Push the CH knob to accept.SETTINGS>LL DISPLY TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMATLL DISPLY>ON OFFLL DISPLY ON>OFF81231_1.book Page 88 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 89Time DisplayThe TIME DISPLY setting indicates whether time information is displayed on the screen in normal mode.➤To adjust the Time Display setting:1. From the GPS/TIME/SETTINGS menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to TIME DISPLY.2. Push the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob to select whether you wish time data display to be set ON or OFF. Push the CH knob to accept.SETTINGS>TIME DISPLY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT COG/SOGTIME DISPLY>ON OFFTIME DISPLY ON>OFF81231_1.book Page 89 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
90 Ray54 VHF RadioTime OffsetThe TIME OFFSET setting indicates the amount of time to add or subtract from UTC time to equal your local time.➤To adjust the Time Offset setting:1. From the GPS/TIME/SETTINGS menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to TIME OFFSET.2. Push the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob until the desired offset time appears. The offset changes in 0.5 hour increments.Push the CH knob to accept. LOC appears following the time, indicating local time is being displayed.Note: The Time Offset setting is only available when valid GPS data is avail-able. When manual time is used, it is always displayed as UTC time.SETTINGS>TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT COG/SOG BACKTIME OFFSET + 0.0 HRS 06:56AMPRESS ACCEPTTIME OFFSET + 6.0 HRS 12:56PM LOCPRESS ACCEPT81231_1.book Page 90 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 91Time FormatThe TIME FORMAT setting indicates whether the time is displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format.➤To adjust the Time Format setting:1. From the GPS/TIME/SETTINGS menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to TIME FORMAT.2. Push in the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired time format.4. Push CH again knob to accept.To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the BACK option from the menu.SETTINGS TIME OFFSET>TIME FORMAT COG/SOG BACKTIME FORMAT 12 HR>24 HR22:26 LOCTIME FORMAT>12 HR 24 HR22:26 LOCTIME FORMAT>12 HR 24 HR10:26PM LOC81231_1.book Page 91 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
92 Ray54 VHF RadioCOG/SOG DisplayThis setting determines whether COG/SOG data is displayed on the display. If COG/SOG is set ON, TIME DISPLY is automatically set to OFF; only one of these two settings can be displayed at a time.➤To adjust the COG/SOG setting:1. From the GPS/TIME/SETTINGS menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to COG/SOG.2. Push in the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob to select whether you wish COG/SOG data display to be set ON or OFF.4. Push CH again to accept. COG/SOG data appears on the last line of the dot matrix display.To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the BACK option from the menu.GPS/TIMESETTINGS TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT>COG/SOG BACKCOG/SOG ON>OFFCOG/SOG>ON OFF81231_1.book Page 92 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 936.8 Radio SetupThe Radio Setup menu item is used to determine four separate settings:•Frequency Band•Channel Name•Ring Volume•Key Beep➤To adjust these settings:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to RADIO SETUP.3. Push the CH knob to accept. The Radio Setup screen appears.Make your selection from the options on the list, which are described as follows.>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST>RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RESET EXIT>BAND CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP81231_1.book Page 93 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
94 Ray54 VHF RadioFrequency BandThe Ray54 can transmit and receive all USA, International and Canadian frequencies. This setting determines which channel set is being used. he appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for US, I for International, or C for Canadian channel sets.1. From the RADIO SETUP menu item described on Radio Setup on page 6-93, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to BAND.2. Push the CH knob to accept. 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired frequency band.4. Press and hold the CH knob to accept. The new corresponding Band icon illuminates on the LCD.To exit this sub-mode, press the 16/9 or CLEAR/WX keys, or else select the BACK option from the menu.>BAND CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP>USA INT CANADAPRESS ACCEPT USA>INT CANADAPRESS ACCEPT81231_1.book Page 94 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 95Displaying the Channel NameBy default, the Ray54 lists a descriptive name in the dot matrix display for each channel. You can toggle this Channel Name ON or OFF.1. From the RADIO SETUP menu item described on page 93, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to CH NAME.2. Push the CH knob to accept. The arrow points to DISPLAY NAME.3. Push the CH knob to accept. Note: The CH INFO option is used to edit the Channel Name. This is de-scribed in the following Section , Editing an Existing Entry.4. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired setting: ON or OFF. Push the CH knob to accept.CH NAME>CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP BACKCH NAME>DISPLY NAME CH INFO BACKDISPLY NAME>ON OFFDISPLY NAME ON>OFF81231_1.book Page 95 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
96 Ray54 VHF RadioEditing a Channel Name EntryUsing this feature you can change the Channel Names from the default.1. From the CH NAME menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to CH INFO.2. Push in the CH knob to select. The currently assigned channel name appears.3. Push the CH knob to display your options. 4. Push CH again to select EDIT.5. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through values for the first character in the NAME field. The character field you are editing is blinking.All alpha and numeric characters are available. The first available char-acter is a blank (space). The final available character is an arrow, which serves as a backspace. A total of 11 character spaces are available.CH NAMECH NAME DISPLY NAME>CH INFO BACKCH NAME:>SHIP TO SHIPPRESS ACCEPTFOR OPTIONSCH NAME:>EDIT CLEAR BACKCH NAME:>_HOLD ACCEPTTO FINALIZE81231_1.book Page 96 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 97When the desired character appears, press and release the CH knob to accept it. The next position begins to blink, indicating it is ready to be selected.6. When you have completed the name, press and hold the CH knob to accept. The new entry appears on the LCD.Deleting a Channel Name EntryUsing this feature you can delete a Channel Name from the list.1. From the CH NAME menu item, rotate the CH knob until the arrow on the dot matrix display points to CH INFO.2. Push the CH knob to select. The currently assigned channel name appears.CH NAME:>F_HOLD ACCEPTTO FINALIZECH NAME:>FISHINGPRESS ACCEPTFOR OPTIONSCH NAMECH NAME DISPLY NAME>CH INFO BACKCH NAME:>FISHINGPRESS ACCEPTFOR OPTIONS81231_1.book Page 97 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
98 Ray54 VHF Radio3. Push CH again to display your options.4. Rotate the CH knob to select CLEAR.5. Push the CH knob to accept.6. Push CH again. The name is cleared.CH NAME:>EDIT CLEAR BACKCH NAME: EDIT>CLEAR BACKCLEAR NAME:FISHING>YES NOCH NAME:>PRESS ACCEPTFOR OPTIONS81231_1.book Page 98 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 99Ring VolumeThis setting is used to set the volume of the ring that is sounded when an incoming call is received.➤To set the Ring volume:1. From the RADIO SETUP menu item described on page 93, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to RING VOLUME.2. Push the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired setting: HIGH or LOW. Push the CH knob to accept.SETTINGS CH NAME>RING VOLUME KEY BEEP BACKRING VOLUME>HIGH LOWRING VOLUME HIGH>LOW81231_1.book Page 99 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
100 Ray54 VHF RadioKey BeepThis setting is used to set the volume of the beep that sounds when a key is pressed.➤To set the Key Beep volume:1. From the RADIO SETUP menu item described on page 93, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to KEY BEEP.2. Push the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired setting: HIGH, LOW or OFF. Push the CH knob to accept.SETTINGS CH NAME RING VOLUME>KEY BEEP BACKKEY BEEP>HIGH LOW OFFKEY BEEP HIGH>LOW OFF81231_1.book Page 100 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 1016.9 DSC SetupThe DSC Setup menu item is used to determine these four functions:•the radio’s MMSI ID number•the radio’s Group MMSI ID number•how your radio responds to a Position Reply request•whether your radio automatically changes channels for DSC Calls➤To adjust the DSC Settings:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to DSC SETUP.3. Push the CH knob to accept. The DSC Setup screen appears. Make your selection from the following options:•MY MMSI ID•GROUP SETUP•POS RPLY•AUTO CH CHGDSC SETUP>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST RADIO SETUP>DSC SETUP RESET EXITDSC SETUP>MY MMSI ID GROUP SETUP POS REPLY81231_1.book Page 101 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
102 Ray54 VHF RadioMy MMSI IDThis operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including distress calls. If you try to access a DSC function before the MMSI number has been entered, an error message appears and you are prompted to enter the MMSI ID.This is a one time operation. After the MMSI number has been programmed:•you will not be able to change it•only your dealer/distributor can change it•accessing this menu item will display the programmed MMSI number➤To enter or view the MMSI ID number:1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page 101, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to MY MMSI ID. 2. Push the CH knob to accept. If an existing MMSI ID is stored, the value appears. If the MMSI ID is blank, dashes appear, indicated that one has yet to be entered.3. To enter the MMSI ID number, rotate the CH knob or use the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to scroll through the digits for entry into the MMSI ID field. The final available character is an arrow, which serves as a back-space. The character field you are editing is blinking.DSC SETUPDSC SETUP>MY MMSI ID GROUP SETUP POS REPLYINPUT MMSINUMBER>_________HOLD ACCEPT81231_1.book Page 102 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 103When the desired character appears, press and release the CH knob to accept it. The next position begins to blink.4. When all digits are selected, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 5. Re-enter all nine MMSI digits.6. When complete, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 7. Press the CH knob one last time to save the MMSI ID number. If the second entry does not match the first entry, the radio exits MY MMSI ID and returns to the previous menu.INPUT MMSI:NUMBER>7369596__HOLD ACCEPTINPUT MMSI:ID AGAIN>_________HOLD ACCEPTINPUT MMSI:ID AGAIN>736959651HOLD ACCEPTMY MMSI:ID 736959651>SAVE CANCELMY MMSI:ID 736959651SAVED81231_1.book Page 103 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
104 Ray54 VHF RadioGroup MMSI SetupThis operation sets up the MMSI number, which is used for DSC Group calls between radios that share a common Group MMSI number.You can program up to three Group MMSI ID numbers and associated Group names, which can be up to 11 characters long. Group MMSI ID numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8 digits of the Group I D number; the initial “0” is automatically entered for you.Adding a New Group1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 101, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP. 2. Press the CH knob to accept. If an existing Group name and MMSI ID number are already stored, those values appear. If blank, <EMPTY 1>, <EMPTY 2>, and <EMPTY 3> are shown to indicate that the Group IDs have not yet been programmed into the radio.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the first available empty group location.DSC SETUPDSC SETUP MY MMSI ID>GROUP SETUP POS REPLYMY GROUP>SEAWATCH <EMPTY 2> <EMPTY 3>MY GROUP SEAWATCH><EMPTY 2> <EMPTY 3>81231_1.book Page 104 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 1054. Press the CH knob to accept. The first field for you to enter data is the Group Name. The initial character position is blinking.5. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through values for the first character in the NAME field. All alpha and numeric characters are available. The first available char-acter is a blank (space). The final available character is an arrow, which serves as a backspace. A total of 11 character spaces are available.When the desired character appears, press and release the CH knob to accept it. The next position begins to blink, indicating it is ready to be selected.6. Continue this process until all GROUP NAME characters have been entered. Press and hold the CH knob to accept the name and move on to the GROUP ID.7. Use the same procedure to enter the GROUP ID numbers.GROUP NAME>___________GROUP ID:ID0--------GROUP NAME:>RAYM_______GROUP ID:ID0________GROUP NAME>RAYMARINEGROUP ID:ID0--------GROUP NAME:>RAYMARINEGROUP ID:ID0876_____81231_1.book Page 105 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
106 Ray54 VHF Radio8. Press and hold the CH knob to accept.9. Press the CH knob one more time to save. The new entry appears in the list.Editing an Existing Entry1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 101, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP SETUP. 2. Press the CH knob to accept.3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the group location you wish to edit.RAYMARINEID087654263>SAVE CANCELMY GROUP SEAWATCH>RAYMARINE BACKDSC SETUPDSC SETUP MY MMSI ID>GROUP SETUP POS REPLYMY GROUP>SEAWATCH <EMPTY 2> <EMPTY 3>MY GROUP SEAWATCH>RAYMARINE <EMPTY 3>81231_1.book Page 106 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 1074. Press the CH knob to select that Group.5. Press the CH knob again to select EDIT.6. Make your changes, using the CH knob.7. Press and hold the CH knob to accept your changes.8. Press the CH knob to save. The revised entry appears in the list.RAYMARINE>EDIT CLEAR BACKGROUP NAME:>RAYMARINE_GROUP ID:ID087654263GROUP NAME:>RAYMARINERGROUP ID:ID087654263RAYMARINERID087654263>SAVE CANCELMY GROUP SEAWATCH>RAYMARINER BACK81231_1.book Page 107 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
108 Ray54 VHF RadioPosition ReplyThis option enables you to determine how your radio responds to a request for your GPS position information (lat/lon) from another station.➤To enable/disable Position Reply:1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 101, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to POS REPLY.2. Press the CH knob to accept. 3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired setting. Press the CH knob to accept.AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it is requested.MANUAL sends out the data only after you respond to the request.OFF will not send position data under any circumstances.The default setting is MANUAL.Note: The Position Reply function is only available when a working GPS is connected to the radio.DSC SETUPDSC SETUP MY ATIS ID ATIS FUNC>POS REPLYPOS REPLY AUTOMATIC>MANUAL OFFPOS REPLY>AUTOMATIC MANUAL OFF81231_1.book Page 108 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 109Automatic Channel Changing of DSC CallsDSC calls have encoded within them the working channel on which the caller wishes to converse once the call is received. This option determines whether you want your radio automatically switched to the indicated channel or instead to be prompted to receive or decline the incoming DSC call.This feature is useful for preventing your radio from automatically switching channels while you are, for example, maintaining a continous watch on a certain channel (say, in a VTS controlled area) or working with other vessels (say, for towage).By regulation, this feature cannot disable the automatic switching of Individual Distress and Individual Urgency Alerts.➤To enable/disable Channel Change:1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 101, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to AUTO CH CHG.2. Press the CH knob to accept. Procedure When EnabledIf you accept ENABLE, your Ray54 automatically changes to the channel indicated in the received DSC call.The default setting is ENABLE.Procedure When DisabledIf you accept DISABLE, on receipt of a DSC call you are presented with brief details of the call and advised that a channel change has been requested. You can either accept the channel change by pressing ACCEPT (CH knob) or DSC SETUPDSC SETUP GROUP SETUP POS REPLY>AUTO CH CHGAUTO CH CHG>ENABLE DISABLE 81231_1.book Page 109 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
110 Ray54 VHF Radiodecline by pressing CLEAR and thus remain monitoring the originally chosen channel. If you ignore the call, after 5 minutes the radio declines the call, records the call in the Call Log and maintains normal operation.If you accept the call, the Distress call is received, a tone sounds and the radio is changed to channel 16. Pressing any key disables the alarm. When position and time data is included in the signal, it is displayed in the text area of the LCD. If invalid GPS or Time data is received, the lat/lon position shows 9s in all digits and all 8s for the time. The two alternating pages of data are recorded in the Distress Call Log. DISTRESS736959651 26°04.2172N080°09.0933WDISTRESS736959651SINKING12:45PM LOCCH CHANGEREQUESTEDPRESS ACCEPTOR PRESS CLRCHANNEL HASBEEN CHANGED736959651 26°04.2172N080°09.0933W18:21 PM LOCPRESSACCPEPT5 SECS81231_1.book Page 110 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Chapter 6: Menu Settings 1116.10 Resetting Factory DefaultsThis feature resets all radio settings back to their factory defaults, except MY MMSI ID number and the PHONEBOOK list.➤To perform the reset:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode.2. Rotate the CH knob to scroll down the list until the arrow points to RESET.3. Press the CH knob to accept. The Reset screen appears.4. Rotate the CH knob until arrow points to YES.5. Press the CH knob to accept.>PHONEBOOK LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP>RESET EXITRESET TODEFAULTS>NO YESRESET TODEFAULTS NO>YESALL SETTINGSRESTOREDTO FACTORYDEFAULTS81231_1.book Page 111 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
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Appendix A: Specifications 113Appendix A: SpecificationsGeneralReceiver Size (H x W x D) 3.11” (79 mm) x 6.57” (167 mm) x 6.73” (171mm)Weight 2.87 lbs (1.3kg)Mounting Bracket or flush mountPower 13.6 VDC ±15%Environmental:Operating Range:Storage Range: Humidity: Waterproof to IPX7–15°C to +55°C–20°C to +70°Cup to 95% Frequency Range:TransmitReceive156.050 To 157.425 MHz156.050 To 163.275 MHzChannels All available US, Canadian and International VHF Marine Band.Frequency Range 156.025 to 157.425MHzOscillate Mode PLLModulation FM(16F3)Channel Spacing 25 kHz IncrementsFrequency Stability +/- 10PPM (+/- 0.001%) Intermediate Frequency:1st2ndMHz455 KHzSensitivity 12dB SINAD = 0 (EMF) db µV Squelch Sensitivity 3 db µV at TightSpurious Response Rejection Ratio 70 dBAdjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dBIntermodulation Rejection Ratio 68dBS/N at 3KHz Dev. 40 dB81231_1.book Page 113 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
114 Ray54 VHF RadioTransmitter Audio Output Power At THD 10% 2 WAudio Distortion 10%Audio Response EIA STANDARD dBCurrent Drain at:Max Audio PowerStand-By1.5 A0.5 A RF Power:Hi ModeLo Mode23 ±2 W0.8 ± 0.1 WMaximum Deviation ±5 KHzS/N at 3KHz Dev 35 dBModulation Distortion 3KHz </= 7%Audio Response 1KHz EIA STANDARD dB Spurious/Harmonic Emissions:Hi PowerLo Power__ dB__ dBModulation Sensitivity </= 12mvCurrent Drain At 13.8V DC:Hi PowerLo Power</= 6 A</= 1.5A 81231_1.book Page 114 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 115Appendix B: Channel ListU.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies CH. NoXMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use01A 156.050 156.050 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.103A 156.150 156.150 x U.S. Government only05A 156.250 156.250 x Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.06 156.300 156.300 x Intership Safety07A 156.350 156.350 x Commercial08 156.400 156.400 x Commercial (Intership only)09 156.450 156.450 x Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.10 156.500 156.500 x Commercial11 156.550 156.550 x Commercial. VTS in selected areas.12 156.600 156.600 x Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.13 156.650 156.650 x Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20meters in length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.214 156.700 156.700 x Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.15 –156.750 x Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class ‘C’ EPIRBs.16 156.800 156.800 x International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel.3 HAILING17 156.850 156.850 x State Control18A 156.900 156.900 x Commercial19A 156.950 156.950 x Commercial20 157.000 161.600 Port Operations (duplex)20A 157.000 157.000 x Port Operations21A 157.050 157.050 x U.S. Coast Guard only81231_1.book Page 115 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
116 Ray54 VHF Radio22A 157.100 157.100 x Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16.23A 157.150 157.150 x U.S. Coast Guard only24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)61A 156.075 156.075 x U.S. Government only63A 156.175 156.175 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.64A 156.225 156.225 x U.S. Coast Guard only65A 156.275 156.275 x Port Operations66A 156.325 156.325 x Port Operations67 156.375 156.375 x Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River. Intership only.68 156.425 156.425 x Non-Commercial69 156.475 156.475 x Non-Commercial71 156.575 156.575 x Non-Commercial72 156.625 156.625 x Non-Commercial (Intership only)73 156.675 156.675 x Port Operations74 156.725 156.725 x Port Operations77 156.875 156.875 x Port Operations (Intership only)78A 156.925 156.925 x Non-Commercial79A 156.975 156.975 x Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only.80A 157.025 157.025 x Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only81A 157.075 157.075 x U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations.CH. NoXMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use81231_1.book Page 116 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 117•Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial. •Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not avail-able for regular voice communications.•Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for regular voice communications.Notes:1. The letter “A” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel. Operations are different from that of international operations on that channel. 2. Channel 13 should be used to contact a ship when there is danger of collision. All ships of length 20 meters or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addi-tion to VHF channel 16, when operating within U.S. territorial waters. 3. Channel 16 is used to hail other stations or for distress alerting. 82A 157.125 157.125 x U.S. Government only83A 157.175 157.175 x U.S. Coast Guard only84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator)88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence only near Canadian border88A 157.425 157.425 x Commercial, Intership onlyCH. NoXMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use81231_1.book Page 117 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
118 Ray54 VHF RadioCanadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies CH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use01 156.050 160.650 PC Public Correspondence02 156.100 160.700 PC Public Correspondence03 156.150 160.750 PC Public Correspondence04A 156.200 156.200 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue104A 156.200 156.200 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only05A 156.250 156.250 Ship Movement06 156.300 156.300 All areas Intership, Commercial, Non-commercial and Safety:May be used for search and rescue communications between ships and aircraft.07A 156.350 156.350 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial08 156.400 156.400 WC, EC Intership, Commercial and Safety:Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.09 156.450 156.450 AC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.10 156.500 156.500 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.11 156.550 156.550 PC, AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Also used for pilotage purposes.12 156.600 156.600 WC, AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and mes-sages.13 156.650 156.650 All areas Intership, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement:Exclusively for bridge-to-bridge navigational traffic.14 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and mes-sages.81231_1.book Page 118 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 11915 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications.16 156.800 156.800 All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling217 156.850 156.850 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications.18A 156.900 156.900 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Towing on the Pacific Coast.19A 156.950 156.950 All areas except PCIntership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only.19A 156.950 156.950 PC Intership and Ship/Shore:Various Government departments.20 157.000 161.600 All areas Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement:Port operations only with 1-watt maximum power.21A 157.050 157.050 All areas Intership and Ship/Shore:Canadian Coast Guard only.21B - 161.650 All areas Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.322A 157.100 157.100 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial:For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-Canadian Coast Guard stations only.23 157.150 161.750 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence:Also in the inland waters of British Columbia and the Yukon.24 157.200 161.800 All areas Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence25 157.250 161.850 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence: Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.25B - 161.850 AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.26 157.300 161.900 All areas Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence27 157.350 161.950 AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence28 157.400 162.000 PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence28B - 162.000 AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.CH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use81231_1.book Page 119 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
120 Ray54 VHF Radio60 156.025 160.625 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore:Canadian Coast Guard only.61A 156.075 156.075 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only.62A 156.125 156.125 PC Intership and Ship/Shore:Canadian Coast Guard only.62A 156.125 156.125 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only.64 156.225 160.825 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence64A 156.225 156.225 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only.65A 156.275 156.275 Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety:Search & rescue and antipollution operations on the Great Lakes. Towing on the Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River areas with 1W maximum power. Pleasure craft in the inland waters of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Mani-toba (excluding Lake Winnipeg and the Red River).66A 156.325 156.325 Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: Port operations only in the St.Lawrence River/Great Lakes Areas with 1-watt maximum power.67 156.375 156.375 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only.67 156.375 156.375 All areas except ECIntership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.68 156.425 156.425 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial:For marinas and yacht clubs.69 156.475 156.475 All areas except ECIntership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial69 156.475 156.475 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only.71 156.575 156.575 PC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship MovementCH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use81231_1.book Page 120 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 12171 156.575 156.575 Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs on the East Coast and on Lake Winnipeg. 72 156.625 156.625 EC, PC Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial:May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.73 156.675 156.675 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:Commercial fishing only73 156.675 156.675 All areas except ECIntership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.74 156.725 156.725 EC, PC Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement.77 156.875 156.875 Intership, Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement:Pilotage on Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas with 1W maximum power.78A 156.925 156.925 EC, PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial79A 156.975 156.975 EC, PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial80A 157.025 157.025 EC, PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial81A 157.075 157.075 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.81A 157.075 157.075 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:Canadian Coast Guard antipollution.82A 157.125 157.125 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:Canadian Coast Guard use only.82A 157.125 157.125 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.83 157.175 161.775 PC Ship/Shore and Safety:Canadian Coast Guard use only.83A 157.175 157.175 EC Intership and Ship/Shore:Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.83B - 161.775 AC, GL Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.84 157.225 161.825 PC Ship/Shore and Public CorrespondenceCH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use81231_1.book Page 121 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
122 Ray54 VHF RadioArea of OperationAC: Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River up to and including MontrealEC (East Coast): includes NL, AC, GL and Eastern Arctic areasGL: Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence above Montreal)NL: Newfoundland and LabradorPC: Pacific CoastWC (West Coast): Pacific Coast, Western Arctic and Athabasca-Mackenzie Watershed areasAll areas: includes East and West Coast areasNotes:1. The letter “A” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel. Operations are different from that of international operations on that channel. 2. Channel 16 is used for calling other stations or for distress alerting.3. The letter “B” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the coast station transmit side of an international duplex channel. That is, the channel is Receive Only.4. Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.5. Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for reg-ular voice communications.85 157.275 161.875 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence86 157.325 161.925 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence87 157.375 161.975 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence88 157.425 162.025 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public CorrespondenceCH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use81231_1.book Page 122 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 123International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies CH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement05 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement06 156.300 156.300 x Intership 107 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement08 156.400 156.400 x Intership09 156.450 156.450 x Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement10 156.500 156.500 x Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement 211 156.550 156.550 x Port Operations and Ship Movement12 156.600 156.600 x Port Operations and Ship Movement13 156.650 156.650 x Intership Safety, Port Operations and Ship Movement 314 156.700 156.700 x Port Operations and Ship Movement15 156.750 156.750 x Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only 416 156.800 156.800 x Distress, Safety and Calling17 156.850 156.850 x Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only 418 156.900 161.500 Public Correspondence19 156.950 161.550 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement20 157.000 161.600 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement21 157.050 161.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement22 157.100 161.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement81231_1.book Page 123 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
124 Ray54 VHF Radio25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement61 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement62 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement63 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement65 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement66 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement67 156.375 156.375 x Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement68 156.425 156.425 x Port Operations and Ship Movement69 156.475 156.475 x Port Operations and Ship Movement71 156.575 156.575 x Port Operations and Ship Movement72 156.625 156.625 x Intership73 156.675 156.675 x Intership 274 156.725 156.725 x Port operations and Ship movement75 156.775 156.775 x See Note 576 156.825 156.825 x See Note 577 156.875 156.875 x Intership78 156.925 161.525 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement79 156.975 161.575 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement80 157.025 161.625 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement81 157.075 161.675 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement82 157.125 161.725 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship MovementCH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use81231_1.book Page 124 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix B: Channel List 125•Intership channels are for communications between ship stations. Intership commu-nications should be restricted to Channels 6, 8, 72 and 77. If these are not available, the other channels marked for Intership may be used. •Channels 10, 67 and 73 should be avoided within VHF range of coastal areas in Europe and Canada. •Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not avail-able for regular voice communications.Notes:1. Channel 06 may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations. Ship stations should avoid harmful interference to such communications on channel 06 as well as to communi-cations between aircraft stations, ice breakers and assisted ships during ice seasons. 2. Channels 10 or 73 (depending on location) are also used for the broadcast of Marine Safety Information by the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency in the UK only. 3. Channel 13 is designated for use on a worldwide basis as a navigation safety com-munication channel, primarily for intership navigation safety communications. 4. Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 Watt. 5. The use of Channels 75 and 76 should be restricted to navigation related communi-cation only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16. Transmit power is limited to 1 Watt. 83 157.175 161.775 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement84 157.225 161.825 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement85 157.275 161.875 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement86 157.325 161.925 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement87 157.375 157.375 Port Operations and Ship Movement88 157.425 157.425 Port Operations and Ship MovementCH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use81231_1.book Page 125 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
126 Ray54 VHF RadioWX Channels (North America only)Weather ChannelFrequency in MHzWX 1 162.550WX 2 162.400WX 3 162.475WX 4 162.425WX 5 162.450WX 6 162.500WX 7 162.525WX 8 161.650WX 9 161.775WX 10 163.27581231_1.book Page 126 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
Appendix C: Glossary 127Appendix C: Glossary Term MeaningAll Scan A feature that scans all channels.Canadian Channels Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada.CH Channel selection keyDSC Digital Selective Calling Dual Watch A feature that monitors the Priority Channel 16 while working on another channel.Duplex Transmit and receive on different frequenciesFCC Federal Communications Commission (US)International Channels Channel designator as defined by the ITUITU International Telecommunications Union (EU)LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity; a number issued by each country to identify maritime stationsNOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)Priority Channel Channel 16 or 9Priority Scan (PSCAN) A feature that alternates monitoring the Priority Channel 16 with each of the regular channelsPTT switch Microphone push-to-talk switchRF Radio FrequencyRX ReceiveSaved Scan Scans only user-selected memory channelsSimplex Transmit and receive on the same frequencySquelch A circuit that sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.TX TransmitTri Watch A function that monitors the Priority Channel and the Secondary Priority Channel while working on another channel.US Channels Channel designations as defined by the FCC.81231_1.book Page 127 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
128 Ray54 VHF RadioVOL Volume keyVHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz)Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA).WX Weather Band keyWorking Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.Term Meaning81231_1.book Page 128 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
129IndexSymbols"A" indicator 18"B" indicator 18"C" indicator 18"I" indicator 18"U" indicator 18Numerics16/9 key 13, 16AAdd channels to memory 32Adding channels to memory 32All Scan function 28All Ships Calls 50Receiving 53Safety 50Urgency 52BBacklight adjustment 80Battery Low 18CCall ModeAll Ships Calls 50Distress Calls 55Group Calls 46Individual Calls 39CALL/MENU key 14, 38, 73Canada iiiCanadian channels 118CH indicator 18Channel ListCanadian frequencies 118International frequencies 123US frequencies 115WX frequencies 126Channel Name 95Deleting entries 97Editing entries 96Channel setting 21Channel UP/DOWN key 13CLEAR key 16COG/SOG Display 92Contrast adjustment 81Conventions iDDelete channels from memory 32Distant Mode 78Distress Calls 55Receiving 60Receiving Acknowledgement 61Receiving Distress Relay 61Sending a Designated call 58Sending an Undesignated (QUICK) call 56Distress key 16DSC Calls 38DSC Phonebook 75DSC SettingsGroup MMSI Setup 104My MMSI ID 102Position Reply 108, 109Dual Watch 13, 33DW/TRI key 13FFeatures 1Frequency Band 94Frequency settingsCanadian channels 118International channels 123US channels 115WX channels 126GGlossary 127GPSInstalling 7Position Reply 108, 109setup 82Group Calls 46Receiving 48Transmitting 46Group MMSI Setup 10481231_1.book Page 129 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
130 Ray54 VHF RadioHHI/LOindicator 17key 13power selection 15, 20HL/USER key 15IIndex 129Individual Calls 39Receiving 45Sent manually 42Sent using the Phonebook 40Installation 3International channels 123KKey Beep 100Keylock indicator 18Keypad 11LLast Received Position Request 64Latitude/Longitude Display 88LCD display 17Local Mode 78Local Time (LOC) 90MMemoryAdding channels 32Menu 14Menu Mode 73Backlight adjustment 80Contrast adjustment 81Distant Mode 78DSC Setup 101GPS/Time Setup 82Local Mode 78Phonebook 75Adding entries 75Deleting entries 78Editing entries 77Radio Setup 93Reset 111Settings 86MMSI 102Monitor Mode 33Dual Watch 33Tri Watch 34My MMSI ID 102OOptional equipment 3PPhonebook 75Adding entries 75Deleting entries 78Editing entries 77Position Reply 108, 109Position Request 62from Phonebook 62Manual entry 64Retrieving Last Received 64Power 13ON/OFF 19selection 20Priority Channel 24Priority Saved Scan function 31Priority Scan function 30PTT key 13, 27Push-to-Talk key 27PWR/VOL key 13RRadio Setup 93Channel Name 95Frequency Band 94Key Beep 100Ring Volume 99Reset 111Ring Volume 99RX indicator 17SSave 15SAVED indicator 18Saved Scan function 29Scan Mode 27All Scan 28Priority All Scan 30Priority Saved Scan 31Saved Scan 2981231_1.book Page 130 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
131SCAN/SAVE key 15Secondary Priority Channel 25Settings 86, 101COG/SOG Display 92Latitude/Longitude Display 88Time Display 89Time Format 91Time Offset 90Specifications 113SQ key 13Squelch 13, 20Standard equipment 3TTime Display 89Time Format 91Time Offset 90Time Setup 82Transmitting 27Tri Watch 13, 34TX 27TX indicator 17UUS channels 115USER Channel Mode 13, 15, 35USER indicator 17, 18UTC time setup 82VVo l u m e 13, 19WWarning vWarranty iWeather Channels 22WX 22channels 126indicator 18WX indicator 18WX key 1681231_1.book Page 131 Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:21 PM
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