Raymarine Ray54 User Manual

Ray54 Marine VHF RadioOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81231-2Date: July 2004

x Ray54 VHF Radio6.3 Local / Distant ... 636.4 Backlight Adjustment ...

90 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.

Appendix B: Channel List 9171 156.575 156.575 Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs on the East Coast and on Lake Winn

92 Ray54 VHF RadioArea of OperationAC: Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River up to and including MontrealEC (East Coast): includes NL, AC, GL an

Appendix B: Channel List 93International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies CH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use01 156.050 160.650 Pu

94 Ray54 VHF Radio25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations

Appendix B: Channel List 95• Intership channels are for communications between ship stations. Intership commu-nications should be restricted to Channe

96 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.

Appendix C: Glossary 97Appendix C: Glossary Term MeaningAll Scan A feature that scans all channels.Canadian Channels Channel designator as

98 Ray54 VHF RadioVOL Volume keyVHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz)Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information

99IndexSymbols"A" indicator 16"B" indicator 16"C" indicator 16"I" indicator 16"U" indicator 16&quo

Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: Introduction1.1 Ray54 Fixed Station VHF RadioThe Ray54 marine VHF radiotelephone is a microprocessor-controlled tr

100 Ray54 VHF RadioGroup Calls 38Receiving 40Transmitting 38Group MMSI Setup 73HHelp from Raymarine 81HI/LOindicator 15key 11power selection 13, 17HL/

101RX indicator 15SSave 14SAVED indicator 15Saved Scan function 24Scan Mode 23All Scan 24Priority All Scan 25Priority Saved Scan 26Saved Scan 24SCAN

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2 Ray54 VHF Radio• 10 Weather Channel watch with 1050Hz Alert Tone detect• Dedicated key for switching to Priority Channel 16• Programmable Secondary

Chapter 2: Installation 3Chapter 2: Installation2.1 Unpacking and InspectionUse care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damag

4 Ray54 VHF Radio2.2 Planning the InstallationWhen planning the installation of your Ray54, consider the following conditions to ensure dependable and

Chapter 2: Installation 5 Figure 2-1: Typical Mounting MethodsCAUTION: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behin

6 Ray54 VHF Radio2.3 Power ConnectionsThe red and black power cord provides connections to DC power. The red (+) wire is connected to the positive ter

Chapter 2: Installation 72.4 External Speaker ConnectionsLocated just below the power cord is a cable for connection to an optional external speaker.

8 Ray54 VHF Radio2.7 Antenna ConnectionsThe coaxial VHF antenna cable connects to the Ray54 antenna jack on the rear panel using a PL259 VHF type conn

Chapter 3: Getting Started 9Chapter 3: Getting Started3.1 Keypad and Rotary KnobsSeveral of the keys on the front panel of the main unit serve multipl

10 Ray54 VHF RadioMicrophone Keys Main Unit Rotary Keys Main Unit Push Keys Key Name Press & Release (<3 se

Chapter 3: Getting Started 11Microphone1. PTTPress this Push-to-Talk key to transmit. 2. UP/DOWNUse the arrow keys to change the active channel number

12 Ray54 VHF Radio9. CALL/MENUPress and release this key to select to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call

Chapter 3: Getting Started 13Press and hold CALL/MENU to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio. The menu structure is outlined in the fo

14 Ray54 VHF Radio11. SCAN / SAVEPress and release this key to enter one of the Scan Modes, which are described in Section 4.10. Press and hold to ent

Chapter 3: Getting Started 151. (HI/LO) TX PowerIndicates whether transmit power is set for 25 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO).2. (TX) TransmittingIndicates

16 Ray54 VHF Radio11. (WX) Weather ChannelWeather channel mode is active.12. (ALERT) Weather AlertThe radio is monitoring for a weather alert.13. (U I

Chapter 4: General Operations 17Chapter 4: General Operations4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFFTurn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks.When the

18 Ray54 VHF RadioInitial contact should always be attempted using low power. You should switch to high power only when contact can not be made on low

Chapter 4: General Operations 194.5 Setting the ChannelOn the microphone...Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number.Press and re

iiiAbout this HandbookIntroductionThis handbook describes the Ray54 fixed VHF marine radio. The Ray54 provides two-way communications on all US, Can

20 Ray54 VHF RadioThe WX indicator appears on the LCD. Rotate the CH knob to select from channels WX01 through WX10.Press and release the CLEAR/WX key

Chapter 4: General Operations 21 Note: When you press the 16/9 key, the radio always switches to HIGH pow-er. You can use the HL/USER key

22 Ray54 VHF RadioReprograming the Secondary Priority Channel1. Press and hold the 16/9 key for greater 3 seconds to switch to the Sec-ondary Priority

Chapter 4: General Operations 234.9 TransmittingPress and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key on the microphone to transmit on the selected channel, then

24 Ray54 VHF RadioAll ScanPress and release the SCAN/SAVE key when no channels are stored in memory to activate the All Scan function.ALL SCAN appears

Chapter 4: General Operations 25In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved cha

26 Ray54 VHF RadioPriority Saved ScanPress and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate Priority Saved Scan.SAVED PSCAN appears o

Chapter 4: General Operations 27 The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been saved in memory. Any number of channels ca

28 Ray54 VHF Radio4.12 Using the Monitor ModesThe Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other user-selected channel(s). The watch is

Chapter 4: General Operations 29Tri WatchPress and hold the DW/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate Tri Watch mode.TRI CH16 09 appears on the dot matrix

iv Ray54 VHF RadioImportant InformationRaymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada requirements that

30 Ray54 VHF Radio4.13 USER Channel ModePress and hold the HL/USER key while in normal operation mode to enter User Mode. The USER and SAVED indicator

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 31Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)The Ray54 includes equipment for Class “D” Digital Selective Ca

32 Ray54 VHF Radio5.1 DSC Call FunctionDSC Call Mode is used to initiate DSC Individual, Group, All Ships, Distress and Position Request calls and to

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 33Using the Microphone Keys to Make SelectionsThe examples in this chapter describe how to make menu and ch

34 Ray54 VHF Radio5.2 Individual CallsThe Ray54 can make Individual Routine calls.Making DSC Calls to Coast StationsThe examples in this handbook illu

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 353. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired individual name.If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry

36 Ray54 VHF Radio6. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection.7. Push CH knob again to send the Individual Call. The Individual Call is transmitted

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 37Receiving Individual CallsWhen an Individual Call is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and display

38 Ray54 VHF RadioIf the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel (channel 75, for example) the message INVALID CHANNEL appea

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 393. Push in the CH knob to select GROUP. The Group Call menu appears, which displays the Group entries you

vINDUSTRY CANADAYou do not need a license to operate this radio within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. You will need a license to operate this

40 Ray54 VHF Radio8. Push the CH knob again to send the Group Call.The Group Call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to the design

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 41➤ To ignore the Group Call:Press the CLEAR/WX key. The alert tone is muted, the Group Call is interrupted

42 Ray54 VHF Radio5.4 All Ships CallsAn All Ships Call sends out a message to all ships within range that you need to advise of a hazardous situation

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 434. Rotate the CH knob to select URGENCY or SAFETY.5. Press the CH knob again to send the call.6. Push CH

44 Ray54 VHF Radio➤ To silence the alert tone:Press any key. Automatic alert tone cancellation takes place after 2 minutes.➤ To decline the All Ships

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 455.5 Distress CallsFor a Distress Call transmission, the Ray54 takes the position and time information fro

46 Ray54 VHF RadioUndesignated (Quick) Distress Call1. Press and hold the red DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. During this time, the r

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 474. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds to initiate the call. Dur-ing this time, the radio beeps

48 Ray54 VHF RadioCancelling a Distress Call Made in ErrorI f you should send a Distress Call in error, you should make an announcement as soon as pos

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 49 Note: The AUTO CH CHG option determines whether you want your radio automatically switched t

vi Ray54 VHF RadioAntenna Mounting and EME ExposureThis system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of 1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65), as

50 Ray54 VHF Radio5.6 Position RequestWith this option you can request GPS position information from any station capable of responding to this type of

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 515. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired name.If using MANUAL MMSI ID entry:Enter the

52 Ray54 VHF RadioWhen the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station:When the position request is received, the Ray54 shows that the call

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 53Receiving a Position Request From Another StationIf you receive a position request from another station,

54 Ray54 VHF Radio2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to CALL LOG.3. Push in the CH knob to select the Call Log. Entry 01 appears first with

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 55Saving an MMSI ID Number from a Call Log EntryAny undefined MMSI number that is listed on an entry in the

56 Ray54 VHF Radio5.8 DSC Distress LogThe Distress Log is a list of all received DSC Distress Calls by number and time of call. The Log maintains up t

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 57Chapter 6: Menu Settings6.1 Menu FunctionThe radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode. Menu mode selectio

58 Ray54 VHF Radio➤ To make Menu selections:1. Press and hold the CALL/MENU key to enter Menu mode. The list of available functions appear on the dot

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 596.2 DSC PhonebookThe Phonebook stores up to 20 preprogrammed MMSI numbers that you can select for making an Individual Call

viiContentsAbout this Handbook ... iiiImportant Information

60 Ray54 VHF Radioi. Rotate the CH knob to scroll through the selections. Note: The last selection in each field is a left arrow (<), which repre-

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 617. When all characters have been selected, press the CH knob to SAVE. The new entry appears in the Phonebook.Editing an Exi

62 Ray54 VHF Radio5. When finished, push the CH knob to SAVE. The revised name appears in the list.Deleting an Existing Entry1. From the Phonebook, ro

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 636.3 Local / DistantThis mode toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (

64 Ray54 VHF Radio4. Push the CH knob to accept your selection.6.6 GPS/Time SetupBy default, the Ray54 auto-detects NMEA strings and decodes appropria

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 652. Push in the CH knob. The arrow is pointing to MANUAL POS.3. Push CH again to accept. The Manual Position screen appears.

66 Ray54 VHF Radio5. Use the same process to complete longitude information.6. Push in the CH knob to accept and move onto UTC time. Select the time c

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 671. 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

68 Ray54 VHF RadioLatitude/Longitude DisplayThe LL/DISPLY setting indicates whether Latitude and Longitude position data are displayed on the screen i

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 696.8 Radio SetupThe Radio Setup menu item is used to determine four separate settings:• Frequency Band• Channel Name• Ring V

viii Ray54 VHF Radio12. 16/9 ...1413. CLEAR/WX ...

70 Ray54 VHF RadioChannel (CH) NameBy default, the Ray54 lists a descriptive name of up to 12 characters in the top line of the dot matrix display for

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 716.9 DSC SetupThe DSC Setup menu item is used to determine these four functions:• the radio’s MMSI ID number• the radio’s Gr

72 Ray54 VHF RadioMy MMSI IDThis operation stores the MMSI number required for DSC communications, including Distress Calls. If you try to access a DS

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 734. When all digits are selected, press and hold the CH knob to accept. 5. Re-enter all nine MMSI digits.6. When complete, p

74 Ray54 VHF RadioAdding a New Group1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP SETU

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 756. Continue this process until all GROUP NAME characters have been entered. Press and hold the CH knob to accept the name a

76 Ray54 VHF RadioEditing an Existing Entry1. From the DSC SETUP menu item described on page page 71, rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GRO

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 776. Make your changes, using the CH knob using the same technique described in Adding an Entry on page 59.7. Press and hold

78 Ray54 VHF Radio3. Rotate the CH knob to select the desired setting and push to accept.AUTOMATIC sends out your vessel’s position data as soon as it

Chapter 6: Menu Settings 792. Press the CH knob to accept. Procedure When EnabledIf you accept ENABLE, your Ray54 automatically changes to channel 16

ix4.11 Adding Channels to Memory ... 264.12 Using the Monitor Modes ...

80 Ray54 VHF Radio6.10 Resetting Factory DefaultsThis feature returns all radio settings to their factory defaults, including LOCAL / DIST, BACKLIGHT,

Chapter 7: Customer Service 81Chapter 7: Customer ServiceThis chapter provides information on service for your Ray54.7.1 How to Contact RaymarineOn th

82 Ray54 VHF RadioTechnical SupportFor technical support, call:1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444, or1-603-881-5200 ext. 2444Our Technical Support Specialists a

Appendix A: Specifications 83Appendix A: SpecificationsGeneral Size (H x W x D) 3.11” (79 mm) x 6.57” (167 mm) x 6.73” (171mm)Weight 2.87

84 Ray54 VHF RadioReceiverTransmitter Intermediate Frequency:1st2nd21.4 MHz455 KHzSensitivity 0.25µV (12dB SINAD)Squelch Sensitivity >

Appendix B: Channel List 85Appendix B: Channel ListU.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH. NoXMIT FreqRCV FreqSingle Freq Use01A 156.

86 Ray54 VHF Radio22A 157.100 157.100 x Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16.23A 157.150

Appendix B: Channel List 87• Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial. • Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Cal

88 Ray54 VHF RadioCanadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies CH No.XMIT FreqRCV FreqArea of Operation Use01 156.050 160.650 PC Public Co

Appendix B: Channel List 8915 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to