User manual RAYMARINE RAY101E

[. . . ] Ray101E Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: 81230-2 Date: February 2004 iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray101E portable VHF marine radio. The Ray101E provides communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: SCAN/SAVE). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX). Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the margin. 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. [. . . ] Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling. 4. 6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. If so equipped, your Ray101E is programmed to receive10 NOAA weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. Press Channel UP/DOWN to change the WX channel 1 through Channel 10. Press and release the Note: 1. The Ray101E can receive these broadcasts only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels. During Weather mode, the PTT, SCAN/SAVE and HI/LO / USER keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed. * key again to return to normal operation. 16 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Weather Alert Operation (If Available) Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding key in the * weather mode. The ALERT icon illuminates. When Weather Alert function is enabled and the radio is tuned to the normal working channel, the last-used weather channel is checked every 30 seconds for weather alert tone. If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT indicators flash and a short alarm tone sounds. The radio automatically turns to the currently-monitored WX channel where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual and Tri Watch, Scan, etc. ) Note: The Ray101E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Canada only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels. 4. 7 Setting the Frequency Band The Ray101E can transmit and receive on all available US, Canadian and International marine VHF radiotelephone channels, if available. Press and hold the key for greater than 3 seconds while in normal * operation mode to alternate between the International, US and Canadian channel sets. The appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for US, I for International, or C for Canadian channel sets. Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 17 Note: The RAY101E requires a software upgrade from the distributor to communicate on the US or Canadian channel sets. Some countries require special licensing to activate the US or Canadian channels. If no other Channel Sets besides International have been programmed for your Ray101E by the distributor, an error tone sounds when you press the * key. 4. 8 Selecting Priority Mode The Ray101E provides you with a dedicated key for selecting Priority Mode, which instantly switches the radio to Priority Channel 16 at high power. If not already tuned to the Priority Channel 16, press and release the 16/PLUS key to place the radio into Priority Mode. Note: When you press the 16/PLUS key, the radio always switches to HIGH power. The following describes the results of pressing the various keys during Priority Mode: · · · 16/PLUS. radio remains in Priority Mode even though it switches frequency SCAN / SAVE. When you press again, the scan halts and the radio returns to Priority Mode. Press and hold to save CH16 into memory but remain in Priority Mode. 18 · Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio HI/LO / USER. The radio switches to the last-used User Mode channel but exits Priority Mode. This key is not available during Priority Mode and an error tone sounds if pressed. · 4. 9 Selecting the Favourite (PLUS) Channel The Ray101E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to switch to a Favourite (PLUS) Channel. If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/ PLUS for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Favourite (PLUS) Channel at high power. [. . . ] Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement 156. 125 156. 125 156. 125 156. 225 156. 225 156. 275 156. 125 160. 825 156. 225 EC 156. 275 66A 156. 325 156. 325 67 67 156. 375 156. 375 156. 375 156. 375 68 69 69 71 156. 425 156. 475 156. 475 156. 575 156. 425 156. 475 156. 475 156. 575 Appendix B: Channel List 45 CH No. 71 72 XMIT Freq 156. 575 156. 625 RCV Freq 156. 575 156. 625 Area of Operation Use Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs on the East Coast and on Lake Winnipeg. EC, PC Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations. [. . . ]