User manual RAYMARINE RAY54E VHF RADIO

[. . . ] Ray54E Marine VHF Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: 81232-2 Date: August 2004 iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray54E fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54E provides two-way communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. The Ray54E 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: 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. [. . . ] A list of all received DSC Call types (except Distress calls) by number and time of call. The log maintains up to 20 calls; the earliest call is stored at the end of the list. After more than 20 calls have been received, the call at the end of the list is automatically overwritten. NOTE: You can place a call directly from the DSC Call Log to the station that is currently displayed. DISTRESS LOG Lists all stored Distress Calls by number and time of call. The log maintains up to 10 calls; the earliest call is stored at the end of the list. After more than 10 Distress Calls have been received, the call at the end of the list is automatically overwritten. An Individual call can be placed to the selected MMSI/NAME in the log. NOTE: Received Distress Relay calls are also stored in the Distress Log. POSITION REQUEST RX CALL LOG Using the Microphone Keys to Make Selections The examples in this chapter describe how to make menu and character selections using the CH knob on the main unit. However, you can also press the microphone UP/ DOWN keys to make selections, and then press the microphone HI/LO key to accept. Note: To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiotelephone service on inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active. Please see ATIS Function on page 79. 34 Ray54E VHF Radio 5. 2 Individual Calls The Ray54E can make Individual Routine calls. Making DSC Calls to Coast Stations The examples in this handbook illustrate making DSC calls to Ship Stations. However, the procedures for making Individual Calls to a Coast Station are different. Calls to a Ship Station require that you enter a subsequent working channel chosen from a pre-programmed list offered to you by the Ray54E. Calls to a Coast Station remove this step from the operating procedures. The Coast Station controls and indicates the subsequent working channel within its acknowledgement. The Ray54E automatically detects the correct procedures for you based on the type of MMSI number you enter manually or with or the phonebook. If "00" is detected as the first two characters of the MMSI, Coast Station procedures are implemented automatically. Note: When making a call to a coast station, you will not be asked to select a working channel because that will be provided by the coast station. Transmitting an Individual Call To make an Individual Call to a ship or coast station, you must select the specific MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the call. The MMSI ID can be entered manually or selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the MENU function. The Individual menu appears, which displays the Phonebook entries you have saved and <MANUAL> for manual number entry. Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 35 3. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired individual name. If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry: Enter the MMSI number using the CH knob. Rotate the CH knob to select each character and then push in the CH knob to accept. [. . . ] Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs. 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 99 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. [. . . ]