User manual RAYMARINE 230E

[. . . ] Ray230 Ray230e Modular VHF Radio Owner's Handbook RAY230 & RAY230E Modular VHF Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: R49006_2 Date: December 2001 iii Purpose This handbook contains very important information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of your RAY230 US version or RAY230E European version VHF radio. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly. RAY230 US Version 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 here and in Section 5. Upto-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 NOTICE FCC NOTICE This device complies with Parts 15 and 80 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Note: Both Scan functions exclude Channel 70, which is used exclusively for receiving and transmitting Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functions. Using Memory Scan This function is available only when at least one channel has been stored in memory. A scan of only the channels in memory is initiated when the 3 seconds elapse or when you press the ENT key before the 3 seconds elapse. Pressing the 2/SCAN key or the CLR key during the scan cancels Memory Scan. Note: No key functions are accepted while transmitting, Multi-calling, or operating on the Weather or Private channels. 3-26 Operations Using All Scan Press the FUNC key followed by the 2/SCAN key The messages MEM and SCAN flash for 3 seconds on the LCD. Before the 3 seconds elapse, press the 2/SCAN key again to begin All Scan. If the 3 seconds elapse before you press the 2/SCAN key, the radio will enter Memory Scan. Pressing the 2/SCAN key or the CLR key during the scan cancels All Scan. Note: No key functions are accepted while transmitting, Multi-calling, or operating on the Weather or Private channels. 3. 5. 22 Monitor Mode Monitor operation can be implemented in one of two modes: Dual-Watch or Tri-Watch. Dual-Watch In Dual-Watch Mode, the RAY230/RAY230E operates on the Working Channel while constantly monitoring the Priority Channel. The radio locks onto the Priority Channel or the Working Channel whenever it becomes active, then returns to Dual-Watch when there is no activity. To start Dual-Watch Mode, select the desired Working Channel then press the MON key. The Working Channel is displayed on the 7-segment display and the Priority Channel appears on the right side of the dot matrix display. To end Dual-Watch mode at the current channel, press the MON key or the CLR key. If Dual-Watch mode is initiated at Channel 70, the operation is cancelled and an error alert sounds. Tri-Watch for US Model RAY230 In Tri-Watch Mode, the RAY230 operates on the Working Channel while constantly monitoring the Priority Channel then the previously selected Weather Channel for severe weather alert broadcasts. When a signal is detected on the Working Channel or Priority Channel, that channel becomes active. When there is no longer any activity on the Working Channel or Priority Channel, the RAY230 returns to Tri-Watch. If a weather alert broadcast is detected, the RAY230 emits an alert tone and the WX indicator blinks. Tri-Watch mode terminates and the radio switches to the WX channel to monitor the severe weather broadcast. Operations 3-27 To start Tri-Watch mode, select the Working Channel then press the FUNC key followed by the MON/TRI key. The Working Channel appears on the 7-segment display, the Priority Channel appears on the right-most portion of the dot matrix display, and the Weather Channel appears on the leftmost portion of the dot matrix display. To end Tri-Watch mode at the current channel, press the MON key or the CLR key. [. . . ] If you regularly monitor one of these channels with a second receiver, please notify frequently-called stations of this practice. Help reduce congestion on channel 16. 5-8 Appendix Commercial Channels: 7A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18A, 19A, 67, 79A, 80A, 88A Those used primarily for commercial transport of persons or goods, or engaged in servicing other vessels Communications pertaining to the purpose for which the vessel is used Marine Operator Channels: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, 87A Any Vessels: Vessels: Use: Use: To place a telephone call to any location in the world or to a vessel outside of your transmitting range Vessels and public coast stations Between: Between: Commercial transport vessels (ship-to-ship) or between commercial transport vessels and limited coast stations Channel 8, 67 and 88A may not be used for ship-to-coast communications Recreational boats are not permitted to use these channels Comments: Contact the marine operator on the channel assigned to your navigating area. Avoid excessive calling if the operator does not answer - give the operator a chance to reply. Appendix 5-9 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: 5-10 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 5-11 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. [. . . ]