User manual RAYMARINE RAY 215 VHF RADIO

[. . . ] Ray215 VHF Radio Owner's Handbook RAY215 Modular VHF Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: R49013_2 Date: March 2002 i Purpose This handbook contains very important information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new equipment. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly. RAY215 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, which are described in Section 6. Up-to-date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at: www. fcc. gov/wtb/marine Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC website at: www. fcc. gov/formpage. html FCC NOTICE NOTICE This device complies with Parts 15 and 80 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Pressing the UP key increases the volume, while the DOWN key causes it to decrease. The number of segments in the VOL bar graph on the LCD display will increase or decrease accordingly. SQ UP/DOWN (SCROLL) key Increases or decreases the squelch sensitivity. Pressing the UP key increases the squelch, while the DOWN key decreases it. The number of segments in the SQ bar graph on the LCD display will increase or decrease accordingly. This key is also used as a scroll key for selecting menu items and other settings, as described below. " # 16/9 key Switches between the Working Channel and the Priority Channel. Pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds alternates the Priority Channel between channel 9 and channel 16. Note: The POWER label over this key does not pertain to the RAY215. $ MON/TRI key Starts the Dual-Watch monitor mode. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the MON/TRI key initiates the Tri-Watch monitor mode. % 1/MEM key This key inputs the number 1. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, this key alternates between entering a 1 and a space. If the channel number indicated on the LCD display is not currently stored in memory, pressing the FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key enters that channel number into memory. If the currently indicated channel has already been stored, pressing the FUNC key followed by the 1/MEM key deletes that channel from memory. Operation with a Full Function Handset 4-5 & 2/SCAN key This key inputs the number 2. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 2, A, B, then C. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 2/SCAN key toggles Scan mode ON or OFF. Scan mode is described below in section 4. 4. 13. ' 3 key This key inputs the number 3. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 3, D, E, then F. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 4, G, H, then I. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 4/INT key alternates the frequency groups from US mode to International mode to Canadian mode. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 5, J, K, then L. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 6, M, N, then O. Pressing the FUNC key followed by the 6/WX key alternates between the Working Channel and the Weather Channel. ! 7/ D/L key This key inputs the number 7. When an alphanumeric response is appropriate, each press of this key alternately inputs the characters 7, P, Q, R, then S. [. . . ] Avoid excessive calling if the operator does not answer - give the operator a chance to reply. Appendix 6-9 State Control Channel: Vessels: Use: 17 State and local government Coordination, regulation and control of boating activities and the rendering of assistance to vessels. Environmental Channel: Vessels: Use: 15 Any (receive only) Broadcast of information concerning the environmental conditions in which vessels operate weather, sea conditions, time signals, notices to mariner, hazards to navigation One-way broadcast from coast to ship stations Currently used for Class C EPIRB emergency signals. Between: Ship and coast stations associated with state and local governments. Between: Note: 6-10 Appendix Weather Channels: Vessels: Use: WX0--WX9 Any Continuous weather information from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) One-way broadcast from NOAA to any interested parties Between: Comments: Receive only. You are not permitted to transmit on these frequencies. Appendix 6-11 PHONETIC ALPHABET: To help make call letters more clearly understood, and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar words, radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet. Phonetic Alphabet: A - ALPHA B - BRA VO C - CHARLIE D - DELTA E - ECHO F - FOX-TROT G - GOLF H - HOTEL I - INDIA J - JULIET K - KILO L - LIMA M - MIKE N - NOVEMBER O - OSCAR P - PAPA Q - QUEBEC R - ROMEO S - SIERRA T - TANGO U - UNIFORM V - VICTOR W - WHISKEY X - X-RAY Y - YANKEE Z - ZULU 6-12 Appendix 6. 3 VHF Marine Channels Frequency Tables International Mode Note: International VHF frequency usage varies from country to country. Ensure you are familiar with the channel requirements of the country where you are boating before using any VHF transceiver. International Mode Channel Number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 1 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency (MHz) TX 156. 050 156. 100 156. 150 156. 200 156. 250 156. 300 156. 350 156. 400 156. 450 156. 500 156. 550 156. 600 156. 650 156. 700 156. 750 156. 800 156. 850 156. 900 156. 950 157. 000 157. 050 157. 100 RX 160. 650 160. 700 160. 750 160. 800 160. 850 156. 300 160. 950 156. 400 156. 450 156. 500 156. 550 156. 600 156. 650 156. 700 156. 750 156. 800 156. 850 161. 500 161. 550 161. 600 161. 650 161. 700 Type of Traffic Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership Safety Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership Port Operations, Ship Movement Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership Navigation, Safety Port Operations, Ship Movement On Board Communications, Intership International Distress, Safety On Board Communications, Intership Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations, Ship Movement TX Power Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Lo Only Hi, Lo Lo Only Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Appendix 6-13 Channel Number 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Frequency (MHz) TX 157. 150 157. 200 157. 250 157. 300 157. 350 157. 400 156. 025 156. 075 156. 125 156. 175 156. 225 156. 275 156. 325 156. 375 156. 425 156. 475 156. 575 156. 625 156. 675 156. 725 156. 875 156. 925 156. 975 157. 025 157. 075 157. 125 157. 175 157. 225 157. 275 157. 325 RX 161. 750 161. 800 161. 850 161. 900 161. 950 162. 000 160. 625 160. 675 160. 725 160. 775 160. 825 160. 875 160. 925 156. 375 156. 425 156. 475 156. 575 156. 625 156. 675 156. 725 156. 875 161. 525 161. 575 161. 625 161. 675 161. 725 161. 775 161. 825 161. 875 161. 925 Type of Traffic Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership, Port Operations Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement Port Operations, Ship Movement Intership Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations TX Power Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Hi, Lo 6-14 Appendix Channel Number 87A 88A Frequency (MHz) TX 157. 375 157. 425 RX 157. 375 157. 425 Type of Traffic Public Correspondence, Port Operations Public Correspondence, Port Operations TX Power Hi, Lo Hi, Lo Notes: 1. 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