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Ray101E
Handheld VHF
Marine Radio
Owner’s Handbook
Document number: 81230-3
Date: January 2005
Contents
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 13
Equipment Supplied ............................................................................. 13
Charging Rechargeable Ni-MH Cells ................................................... 17
Charger LED ................................................................................... 18
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs .................................................................... 21
Rotary Keys .................................................................................... 22
Push Keys ....................................................................................... 22
1. PWR/VOL ................................................................................... 22
4. UP/DOWN .................................................................................. 23
5. Backlight / Keylock ..................................................................... 23
6. 16/PLUS ..................................................................................... 23
7. DW/TRI ....................................................................................... 23
8. Frequency Band (*) .................................................................... 23
9. SCAN / SAVE ............................................................................... 23
10. HI/LO / USER ............................................................................. 23
3. (USER) Favourite Channel Mode ...................................................... 24
4. (SAVED) Memory Mode .................................................................... 25
6. (SCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan ........................................ 25
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8. (B) Receive-only Channel ..................................................................25
9. (A) Simplex Channel .........................................................................25
10. Channel Number ............................................................................25
4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF .............................................................27
4.4 Setting the Power Output .....................................................................28
4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available) ...........................................29
Weather Alert Operation (If Available) ...........................................30
4.7 Setting the Frequency Band ..................................................................30
4.9 Selecting the Favourite (PLUS) Channel ................................................32
Reprogramming the Favourite (PLUS) Channel .....................................32
Saved (Memory) Scan ...........................................................................36
4.14 Adding Channels to Memory ................................................................38
4.15 Using the Monitor Modes .....................................................................39
Programming the ATIS ID Number ........................................................42
5.1 How to Contact Raymarine ...................................................................47
Customer Support ..........................................................................47
Technical Support ...........................................................................48
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Accessories and Parts ..................................................................... 48
Worldwide Support .............................................................................. 48
International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies 51
European Private Channels and Frequencies ........................................ 54
U.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies ............................... 55
Canadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies...................... 58
WX Channels (North America only) ...................................................... 63
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About this Handbook
Purpose
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).
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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. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time.
Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
For the latest product information visit our website: www.raymarine.com
Warranty
To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.
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Important Information
Intended Use
The Ray101E is a VHF radiotelephone that is intended for general communication within the Maritime Mobile Service worldwide and is for use on non-SOLAS vessels.
Safety Warnings
CAUTION: Navigation Aid
This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgments. This radio should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment.
CAUTION: Battery and Charger Use
• The battery charger is intended for use in 12 VDC systems only.
• Charge the batteries with the radio powered off for at least 24 hours before using the radio for the first time or if the radio has not been used in several months.
• Do not operate the radio in the charger when the battery tray is empty as this may damage the radio.
• Do not transmit with the radio in the charger.
• Do not short terminals in charger base.
• Do not place charger in water.
• Do not use charger if power plug or cable is damaged.
• Do not charge batteries with + and – terminals reversed.
• Do not recharge batteries if physically deformed or leaking.
• Do not charge anything other than AA-size Ni-MH cells in charger.
• Do not mix Alkaline and Ni-MH cells.
• Do not solder cells directly into battery tray.
• Do not dispose of cells in fire.
• Do not dismantle cells.
• Replace all cells at the same time.
• Store cells in a cool, dry place.
• Charge and discharge under ambient temperature mentioned in cell’s specifications.
• Using batteries in extreme conditions (extreme temperature, deep cycle, extreme overcharge and over discharge, etc.) may affect their service life.
WARNING: Alkaline Battery Use
When Alkaline cells are used, do not place radio in Charger unless
Charge Switch on radio is set to ALKALINE. Charging Alkaline cells may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage causing damage or injury.
EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
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Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine UK Limited.
© Raymarine UK Limited 2005
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Certificate No.
RT042
Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
We
Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England P03 5TD
declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council
Directive:
1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Product Name:
Product Number(s):
Product Option:
Product Number:
Product Option:
Product Number:
Raymarine RAY 101E Handheld VHF Radio
E43028
UK power converter
E46038
European power converter
E46041
The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of all or part of the following standard(s):
Non-Harmonised Standards(s):
EN 60945, EN 301 178-1, EN 300 698-1,
The satisfactory assessment of the above, allows a presumption of Conformity to the following Harmonised standards:
Harmonised Standard(s):
EN 301 178-2, EN 300 698-2, EN 300 698-3
The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential
requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0168
The RAY 101E is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier.
Signatory: Name
Title
Company Name
Company Address
Adil Abbas
International Compliance Manager
Raymarine Limited
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO3 5TD
Signature
Date
_________________________
February 2004
Chapter 1: General Information 11
Chapter 1: General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Ray101E is a microprocessor-controlled, portable transceiver that provides reliable simplex (single frequency) and semi-duplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radio.
The Ray101E provides communications on all
International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and
Canadian and marine channels. Refer to the
Frequency Tables in Appendix B, which list all marine VHF channels available in the radio. You should familiarize yourself with these tables as you are responsible for using the proper channels.
1.2 Features
The Ray101E is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray101E features:
• Waterproof construction to IPX-7 standard
• Saved-channels Scan and Priority Scan
• ATIS operation, if required
• Private Channels (if so licensed)
• Dual/Tri Watch Monitor Modes
• Dedicated Priority Mode Key
• Programmable favourite Channel key
• Ni-MH Batteries, AA-size (included)
• Ni-MH Quick Charger (included)
• 12VDC Cigarette Lighter Adapter (included)
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1.3 Licensing Requirements
Regulations in some areas require that you obtain an operator license before operating VHF radio equipment. It is your responsibility to determine whether a license is required in your area before operating this equipment.
Automatic Transmission Identification System
(ATIS)
If needed, your Ray101E can activate the Automatic Transmission Identification
System (ATIS) feature for use in the inland waterways of European countries that require automatic identification transmission. An ATIS ID number is required to operate the ATIS feature. Your ATIS number is derived from your vessel’s call sign.
Your authorized Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding the number. You can then program the ATIS number into your Ray101E using the operation described in this handbook. If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the
ATIS number yourself, you can have your authorized Raymarine dealer program the number for you.
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Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory.
Equipment Supplied
The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray101E:
Table 2-1: Supplied Components
Part Number Description
T43029
T43030
T43031
E43028 Ray101E
with E46038 UK (D type) Power Adapter
E43028 Ray101E
with E46039 AUS/NZ (C type) Power Adapter
E43028 Ray101E
with E46041 European (B type) Power Adapter
R49086
R49088
R49089
R49092
R49097
R49098
81230
—
Antenna
Battery Tray
Ni-MH Quick Charger Base
12VDC Cigarette Lighter Adapter
1
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
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Batteries, (6) AA Ni-MH (1300mAh)
1
Connect Cigarette Lighter Adapter to 12VDC system only. Connecting to other voltage systems can damage the charger.
2.2 Attaching the Antenna
Rotate the antenna clockwise to securely fasten it to the threaded connector on the top of the radio.
Note:
Do not operate the radio or press PTT without an antenna attached.
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2.3 Using the Belt Clip
➤
To attach the radio to the belt clip:
Slip the Ray101E onto the belt clip so that the adapter button on the rear of the radio locks into the bottom of the slot on the belt clip.
➤
To remove the radio from the belt clip:
Rotate the radio 180° and pull up and away from the belt clip.
2.4 Attaching the Wrist Strap
1. Using the end of a paper clip, feed the narrow end of the strap through the two mounting holes at the top of the radio behind the antenna.
2. Continue feeding the strap through the loop and pull tight.
2.5 Battery Usage
The Ray101E can be powered by the supplied six (6) Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries or with six (6) regular AA alkaline cells (not supplied), using the supplied
Battery Tray.
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Battery Tray
➤
To open the Battery Tray and insert the battery cells:
1. Lift the fastener at the base of the unit and rotate counterclockwise ¼ turn to the UNLOCK position.
2. While holding the Ray101E in one hand, use the other hand to push the battery tray downward and then away to separate it from the back of the radio.
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3. Lift up the tab located on the centre right side of the battery tray cover and remove it from the battery tray.
4. Locate the Battery Type switch just below the battery compartment and turn to the appropriate position: ALKALINE or Ni-MH.
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Battery Type Switch
(under battery cover)
5. Noting the proper orientation, install the AA cells in three rows of two batteries each.
6. Replace the battery tray cover.
WARNING: Alkaline Battery Use
When Alkaline cells are used, do not place radio in Charger unless
Charge Switch on radio is set to ALKALINE. Charging Alkaline cells may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage causing damage or injury.
7. Slide the battery tray up into the rear of the radio and then downward until it snaps into place.
8. Rotate the fastener at the base of the battery case clockwise ¼ turn to the
LOCK position.
Note:
The battery charger is intended for use in 12 VDC systems only.
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Charging Rechargeable Ni-MH Cells
The Ni-MH batteries must be charged with the radio powered off for at least 24 hours before initial use. To charge the batteries:
1. Insert the radio with the battery tray attached into the Ni-MH charger unit.
2. Connect the AC wall adapter into a standard wall outlet.
—or—
Connect the Cigarette Lighter Adapter into a standard 12VDC Cigarette Lighter.
3. Insert the moulded plug into the connector on the side of the battery charger.
The CHARGE indicator LED on the front of the charger lights when it is receiving voltage from the AC adapter.
LED
CAUTION:
1. Make sure the switch just below the battery compartment is set to the Ni-MH position.
2. Do not operate radio in charger when battery tray is empty. This may damage radio.
3. Do not transmit with the radio in the charger as this may damage the radio.
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Charge the batteries with the radio powered off for at least 24 hours before using the radio for the first time or if the radio has not been used in several months.
Under normal use, you can charge the batteries while the radio is powered on.
With heavy usage, however, the radio should be powered off to maximize charging efficiency. Normal use is defined as a duty cycle of 5% receive and 95% standby time.
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Charger LED
The following describes status of the charger’s LED when it is receiving voltage from the adapter:
LED Color Status
RED
AMBER/
ORANGE
1
GREEN
2
• Batteries are charging (fast charge)
• Input power is too low and the charger has turned off, or
• Input power is too high and the charger has turned off.
• Batteries are fully charged and the charger is maintaining a trickle charge, or
• Battery tray is empty and unit is not charging, or
• Battery Type Switch is set to ALKALINE and unit is not charging, or
• Charger is in Standby Mode and is not charging
1
2
If the charger LED turns AMBER/ORANGE, you should disconnect the charger and investigate the reason for the overvoltage or undervoltage condition.
To protect the batteries, the charger remains in Standby Mode (not charging) if the batteries are too cold or too hot (hot to the touch). During this time, the unit does not charge and the LED remains green.
Before initial use, apply power to the charger with the radio removed. Check the status of the charger’s LED before inserting the radio:
• If the LED is green, the input voltage is OK. Insert the radio into the charger.
The LED should turn red, indicating that the batteries are being charged.
• If the LED is amber/orange, there is an undervoltage or overvoltage condition in the boat’s power system. Disconnect the charger and investigate the reason for the power problem before inserting the radio.
During initial charging or if charging when the radio has not been used in several months, the LED may turn green prematurely (before the batteries are fully recharged). Continue to charge the batteries for a full 24 hours even if the LED turns green before this 24 hour period has expired.
If you suspect that the LED may have turned green prematurely, you can perform a test by powering on the radio, switching to high power and holding the PTT switch for 1 second. If the Battery Level indicator loses segments in the bar graph, the batteries are not fully charged.
After the initial charge, it takes about 2 hours to recharge spent batteries and for the LED to turn green.
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Note:
Purchase an additional battery tray and extra batteries so that you will always have spare charged batteries available.
Storage
It is normal for any battery cell to lose charge even when it is not being used.
Before storing the radio for 6 months or more:
• Fully charge the batteries to help ensure that the cells do not experience a deep discharge while they are in storage.
• Remove the Battery Tray from the radio and then remove the batteries from the Battery Tray to help prevent internal current leakage that can result in corrosion.
• Store the batteries in a cool, dry place to further minimize current leakage.
After storage, multiple charge/recharge cycles may be required before maximum capacity is restored.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 21
Chapter 3: Getting Started
3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs
Several of the keys on the front panel of the base station serve multiple purposes.
For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing and releasing that key. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for three seconds.
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Rotary Keys
Key Name Function
1. PWR/VOL
2. SQ
Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level
Adjust squelch threshold level
Push Keys
Key Name Press & Release (<3 sec) Press & Hold (>3 sec)
3. PTT
4. UP/DOWN
Push to talk
Channel increment / decrement
Backlight ON/OFF
Push to talk
Rapid channel change
Keylock ON/OFF
5.
6. 16/PLUS Switches between Priority and Working Channels
7. DW / TRI
8. *
Dual Watch Mode n/a
9. SCAN / SAVE Scan ON/OFF
10. HI/LO / USER TX Power High/Low
Switches to favourite (PLUS) channel;
If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs a new PLUS channel.
Tri Watch Mode
Select frequency band (if available)
SAVE/DELETE channel to/from memory
USER (Saved Memory Channel) Mode
Description
1. PWR/VOL
Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume.
2. SQ
Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.
3. PTT
While pressing this Push-To-Talk key radio transmission is enabled.
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4. UP/DOWN
Use the arrow keys to change the current channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing.
5. Backlight / Keylock
Press and release this key to toggle on and off the display’s backlight. Press and hold to toggle the keylock function, which protects the radio from any keypad entry.
6. 16/PLUS
Press and release this key to toggle on and off Priority Mode, in which the radio switches to Priority Channel 16 at high power. Press and hold to switch to the
Favourite (PLUS) Channel. If already in Priority Mode, press and hold to change the Favourite (PLUS) Channel.
7. DW/TRI
Press and release this key to toggle on and off Dual Watch, in which the radio monitors the current working channel and CH 16 in cycle. Press and hold to toggle on and off Tri Watch, which monitors CH 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Favourite (PLUS) Channel in cycle.
8. Frequency Band (
*
)
Press and hold this key to alternate the frequency band between the USA,
International and Canadian channel sets (if available).
9. SCAN / SAVE
Press and release this key to toggle on and off Scan Mode. Press and hold to save a channel into the radio’s memory.
10. HI/LO / USER
Press and release this key to toggle the transmit power between HIGH and LOW.
Press and hold to enter User Channel Mode, which displays only the channels that you have saved to memory.
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3.2 LCD Display
The following describes the functional characters on the Ray101E’s LCD.
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1. (TX) Transmitting
Indicates the PTT is being pressed and the radio is transmitting.
2. (RX) Receiving
Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. If the radio receives a signal but the squelch threshold is set so high that the signal cannot be heard, the RX indicator is not displayed but the bar graph on the left side of the LCD is illuminated to show the appropriate signal strength.
3. (USER) Favourite Channel Mode
Indicates the radio is in USER Mode. USER Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, enabling you to easily scan your favourite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels.
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4. (SAVED) Memory Mode
Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved
Scan mode. Only saved channels are scanned during USER mode.
5. (P) Priority Mode
P appears during Priority Mode, when the 16PLUS key is pressed. Also appears with PSCAN during Priority Scan mode.
6. (SCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan
SCAN appears during All Scan and Saved Scan. (SAVED also appears during Saved
Scan mode.) PSCAN appears during Priority Scan mode.
7. (U I C) Channel Set
Indicates which channel group set is currently selected: US, International or
Canadian.
Note:
US and Canadian channels are available only if your radio has been programmed to receive them. Special licensing is required to receive the US and Canadian channel sets.
8. (B) Receive-only Channel
Indicates that you cannot transmit on the currently-selected channel; it is receiveonly. Used with Canadian channels only.
9. (A) Simplex Channel
Indicates that the currently-selected channel is simplex in US and Canadian channels but duplex in the International channel set. Simplex means you transmit and receive on the same frequency. Used with US and Canadian channels only.
10. Channel Number
Displays the current channel number.
11. Battery Level
Indicates current battery strength. Greater battery strength displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph.
Fully charged
Normal operation
Normal operation
Needs charging
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12. Keylock
Indicates the radio is protected from any keypad entry except for PTT and the backlight function.
13. Indicators
Indicates special conditions:
(WX) Weather Channel
Weather channel mode is active. US and Canada only.
(ALERT) Weather Alert
A weather alert is being received. US and Canada only.
(HI/LO) TX Power
Indicates whether transmit power is set for 5 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO).
(DUAL) Dual Watch
Indicates the radio is in Dual Watch mode.
(TRI) Tri Watch
Indicates the radio is in Tri Watch mode.
(ATIS) ATIS Active
Indicates that Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) transmission is
enabled. For use on the inland waterways of certain European countries only. See
14. Signal Strength
Displays the relative strength of the TX and RX signals.
When the output power is set for 5 watts, the full scale (5 bars) is displayed during transmission.
When transmit output power is set for 1 watt, only two bars are displayed during transmission.
When receiving, the bar graph indicates the strength of the signal being received.
A stronger signal displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio
4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF
Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks.
When the unit powers up in Normal mode it:
1. Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays all segments and indicators for 2 seconds.
2. Displays the software version number on the LCD but without the decimal point. For example, version 4.2 would appear as 42.
3. Recalls the last CH number, TX power settings and operation mode.
If no last-used setting data exists, goes to CH 16 and high TX Power.
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To turn the unit OFF:
Rotate the Volume knob completely counter clockwise until it clicks.
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Adjust the PWR/VOL knob to control the loudspeaker volume level. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; counter clockwise to decrease the volume.
Note:
Key press beep volume is also controlled by the VOL level.
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4.3 Setting the Squelch
The Squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.
To properly set the squelch, rotate the SQ knob counter clockwise until noise is heard.
Then rotate clockwise until background noise disappears.
4.4 Setting the Power Output
Press and release the HI/LO / USER key to toggle the TX power from LOW
(1 watt) to HIGH (5 watts). The corresponding LO or HI indicator appears on the
LCD.
Initial contact should always be attempted using low power. You should switch to high power only when contact can not be made on low power in emergency situations. This procedure is part of marine communications courtesy and will save on battery life.
Note: Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the
HI/LO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps.
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4.5 Setting the Channel
Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number.
Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement the channel.
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 and release the
*
key to enter Weather mode. The WX indicator appears.
Press Channel UP/DOWN to change the WX channel 1 through channel 10.
Press and release the
*
Note:
key again to return to normal operation.
1. Weather broadcasts can only be heard in the North America.
2. The Ray101E can receive these broadcasts only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels.
3. During Weather mode, the PTT, SCAN/SAVE and HI/LO / USER keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed.
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Weather Alert Operation (If Available)
Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding
*
weather mode. The ALERT icon illuminates.
key in the
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.
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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. While in this mode, the radio is switched to CH16 at high power. The P and
HI indicators appear on the LCD.
Note:
When you press the
16/PLUS
key, the radio always switches to HIGH power. You can use the HI/LO /
USER key to change to LOW power.
The following describes the results of pressing the various keys during Priority Mode:
• 16/PLUS. Press and release to return to the last-used working channel. Press and hold to switch to the Favourite (PLUS) Channel.
•
*
.
Press and hold to switch to the other channel sets (if available). The radio remains in Priority Mode even though it switches frequency sets.
• SCAN / SAVE. Press and release to initiate Scan Mode. 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.
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• HI/LO / USER. Press and release to reduce to low power but remain in Priority
Mode. Press and hold to enter User Mode. The radio switches to the last-used
User Mode channel but exits Priority Mode.
• DW / TRI. 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. The default is CH 9.
If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/
PLUS
key for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Favourite (PLUS) Channel at high power. The default is CH 9.
If on Priority CH16, press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds to switch to the Favourite
(PLUS) Channel at HI power. The default is CH 9.
If already on Favourite (PLUS) Channel, press and release the 16/PLUS key to switch to Priority
Channel 16 at high power.
Reprogramming the Favourite (PLUS) Channel
1. Switch to the Favourite (PLUS) Channel.
2. Press and hold the 16/PLUS key for greater 3 seconds to switch to Reprogram mode. An alert tone sounds and the current Favourite (PLUS) Channel flashes.
3. Change the channel number with the UP and DOWN arrow keys.
4. Press and release the 16/PLUS key to save the new Favourite (PLUS) selection. An alert tone sounds to indicate that the Favourite (PLUS) has been changed.
Note:
While reprogramming the Favourite (PLUS) Channel, the PTT,
DW/TRI and
*
keys are disabled and an error beep sounds.
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4.10 Transmitting
Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to transmit on the selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears while transmitting.
The radio is equipped with a timeout timer as per regulatory requirements. After
PTT
has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and the radio automatically returns to receive mode. An Error beep is emitted 10 seconds before the time out is triggered and TX flashes on the display until PTT is released.
PUSH
TO TALK
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The TX time out timer is reset once the PTT key is released.
Note:
If the current channel is a TX-prohibited channel, an alarm sounds when PTT is pressed, indicating such a transmission is not permitted.
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4.11 Turning On the Backlight
To toggle the display’s Backlight ON or OFF, press and release the key.
When the Backlight setting is enabled, any key press except PTT turns on the backlight for 5 seconds. If a key is pressed within the time frame, the time out is reset.
4.12 Turning On the Keylock
To toggle the Keylock ON or OFF, press and hold the key for 3 seconds.
When Keylock is enabled, the lock icon appears on the display.
The Keylock setting protects the radio from any keypad entry except for PTT and the backlight function.
Then, press and hold the key again for 3 seconds to cancel the keylock.
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4.13 Using the Scan Modes
The RAY101E is equipped with three types of scan options: All Scan, Saved
(Memory) Scan and Priority Scan. If there are no channels in memory, the default is All Scan.
This function automatically searches for transmissions on the channel set being scanned. If a TX signal is received, the scan stops on the receiving channel as long as it is present and the SCAN indicator flashes. If the signal is lost for five seconds, the radio resumes scanning.
During the Scan Modes:
• Press the Channel UP/DOWN key to change the scan direction.
UP increments the channel while DOWN decrements it.
• Press and release SCAN/SAVE to terminate the SCAN mode.
• DW/TRI and
*
keys do not function and sound an error beep if pressed.
Note:
Scan modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
All Scan
Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when no channels are stored in memory to activate the All Scan function.
The SCAN indicator appears on the LCD during All Scan.
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In All Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence, assuming no channels have been stored in memory. After the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
All Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left (including Private Channel M1).
Saved (Memory) Scan
Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when there is at least one channel in memory to activate the Saved Scan function.
In Saved Scan Mode, the SAVED and SCAN indicators appear on the LCD.
In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
Saved Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left.
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Priority All Scan
Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while All Scan is active to initiate Priority
Scan.
.
During Priority Scan, the PSCAN indicator appears on the LCD.
Priority Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority
Channel 16 after each channel.
Priority Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left. This example includes Channel M1, which is only used in the UK.
Priority Saved Scan
Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate Priority
Saved Scan.
The PSCAN and SAVED indicators appear on the LCD.
Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in memory.
Priority Saved Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left.
Press and hold SCAN/SAVE for 3 seconds to exit Priority/Priority Saved Scan and return to All/Memory Scan.
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4.14 Adding Channels to Memory
The Ray101E can store any channel (including Private Channels). The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode.
➤
To add channels to memory:
1. During normal operation mode, use the UP/DOWN key to select the desired channel for programming.
2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds.
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The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been saved in memory. Any number of channels can be saved as memory channels.
➤
To delete channels from memory:
1. During the normal mode, use the UP/DOWN key to select the channel to be deleted.
2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds.
The selected channel is deleted from memory.
To view the channels set in memory, switch to USER mode, as described in
Section
4.16, USER Channel Mode
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4.15 Using the Monitor Modes
The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other userselected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is detected on a monitored channel. The Ray101E is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual
Watch and Tri Watch.
Note:
Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
Dual Watch
Press and release the DW/TRI key to activate the Dual Watch mode.
The DUAL indicator appears on the LCD.
Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and
Channel 16 in cycle.
Dual Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is CH 72.
Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Dual
Watch and return to the previous working channel.
Press and hold the DW/TRI key to terminate Dual Watch mode and go into Tri
Watch mode.
Press and release the 16/PLUS key to terminate Dual Watch mode and switch to the Priority Channel.
Note:
During Dual Watch mode, the SCAN/SAVE, USER, are inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed.
*
, and Channel UP/DOWN keys
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Tri Watch
Press and hold the DW/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate Tri Watch mode.
The TRI indicator appears on the LCD.
Tri Watch monitors in cycle Channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the
Favourite (PLUS) Channel.
Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is CH 72.
Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Tri Watch and return to the previous working channel.
Press and release the 16/PLUS key to terminate Tri Watch mode and switch to the
Priority Channel.
Note:
During Tri Watch Mode, the SCAN/SAVE, USER,
*
are inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed.
, and Channel UP/DOWN keys
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio
4.16 USER Channel Mode
Press and hold the HI/LO / USER key while in normal operation mode to enter
User Mode. The USER and SAVED indicators appear.
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USER Channel Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, which enables you to easily use your favourite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels during a scan.
Note:
The procedure for saving a channel to memory is outlined in Section 4.14, Adding
While in User Mode:
• Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key to start Memory Scan mode.
• Press and release the Channel UP or Channel DOWN key to scroll through the saved channels.
• Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key to delete the current channel from memory list.
• Press 16/PLUS to terminate User mode and switch to the Priority Channel.
Note:
You cannot switch Channel sets while in User Mode. The and sounds an error beep if pressed.
*
key does not function
Press and hold the HI/LO / USER key for 3 seconds to quit User mode and return to the last-used working channel.
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4.17 ATIS ID Number
If you purchased your Ray101E to include use on the inland waterways of the contracting governments of the Basel Agreement, your radio has been programmed by your dealer to include Automatic Transmitter Identification
System (ATIS) functionality. The Basel Agreement includes Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova, the
Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic,
Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
ATIS includes data at the end of radio transmission that identifies your station.
Your ATIS ID number is derived from your vessel’s call sign. Your authorized
Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding the number. You can then program the ATIS number into your Ray101E using the operation described in this section.
Regulations in some regions may not allow end users to program their own ATIS number. If this unit was purchased to be used in such a region, this function will be disabled and the programming must be done by your authorized Raymarine dealer/distributor.
Note:
The ATIS ID is a ten digit number that always begins with a “9”. You will only enter the last nine digits; the first 9 is automatically entered for you.
Programming the ATIS ID Number
1. With the radio powered OFF, simultaneously press and hold the the
*
key.
2. While still depressing the two keys, turn ON the radio.
key and
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The ATIS ID programming screen is displayed.
The left digit indicates the digit position of the ATIS ID; the right digit, which blinks continuously, indicates the value of that digit.
3. Use the CH UP/DOWN key to change the first digit to the correct value for your particular ATIS ID.
The ATIS ID is a ten digit number that always begins with a “9”. You will only be entering the last nine digits; the first “9” is automatically entered for you.
So, although it is technically the second number in the sequence, it is the first digit you will be entering.
For example, if your ATIS ID = 9 244 03 8 0 7 5 and remembering that the initial “9” has already been entered for you, press CH UP/DOWN until the “2” appears, as follows.
4. When the correct value is flashing, press SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds to confirm the selection.
The next digit position and its value appear.
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5. Press CH UP/DOWN to change the second digit to the correct value.
Using our example of ATIS ID = 9 244 03 8 0 7 5, press CH UP/DOWN until the
4 appears.
6. Continue this process until all nine ATIS numbers have been entered.
7. You must now re-enter the ATIS ID a second time to confirm.
After entering a valid ATID ID for the second time, the radio flashes its complete ATIS ID. The nine ATIS ID number pairs are flashed in sequence, one set at a time on the screen.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio
In our example, the sequence would be:
5 3
6 8
7 0
8 7
9 5
1 2
2 4
3 4
4 0
When complete, the radio returns to the last-used mode. If no channel is found in the memory, the radio reverts to CH 16 at High Power setting.
If a different ATIS ID is entered the second time, the operation is cancelled and a long alarm tone is sounded.
8. Store the ATIS ID permanently into the radio by turning the radio OFF.
To exit ATIS programming mode without saving, press the 16/PLUS key at any time to jump to priority Channel 16.
Note:
After this programming, only your distributor can modify or erase the ATIS ID.
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4.18 Resetting Factory Defaults
You can reset many radio settings back to their factory defaults:
• Erase any channels stored in memory
• Return to International channels, if another mode is selected
• Turn OFF the Weather Alert setting, if active
• Return power settings to their original state
➤
To perform the reset:
1. Turn the radio OFF.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the HI/LO / USER and
*
3. While continuing to hold these keys, power the radio ON.
keys.
The LCD remains blank for 2 seconds, and then the unit switches to channel 16.
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Chapter 5: Customer Service
This chapter provides information on service for your Ray101E.
5.1 How to Contact Raymarine
On the Internet
Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com
Customer Support
Navigate to the Customer Support page for links for:
• Finding Factory Service locations and Authorized Dealers near you
• Registering your Raymarine products
• Accessing handbooks in Adobe Acrobat format
• Downloading RayTech software updates
• Accessing the Raymarine solution database
Clicking the Find Answers link routes you to our solution database. Search questions and answers by product, category, keywords, or phrases. If the answer you are seeking is not available, click the Ask Raymarine tab to submit your own question to our technical support staff, who will reply to you by e-mail.
In Europe
In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer, or contact:
Raymarine Ltd
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO3 5TD
Tel:
Fax:
+44 (0) 23 9269 3611
+44 (0) 23 9269 4642
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Technical Support
The Technical Services Department handles inquiries concerning installation, operation, fault diagnosis and repair. For technical helpdesk contact:
Tel:
Fax:
+44 (0) 23 9271 4713
+44 (0) 23 9266 1228
Accessories and Parts
Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized
Raymarine distributor. Please refer to the lists of component part numbers and optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual and have the
Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer.
If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your unit, please contact our
Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.
Worldwide Support
Please contact the authorized distributor in the country.
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications
General
Approvals:
CE - conform to
Size (H x W x D)
Weight
Power Source
Environmental:
Operating Range:
Storage Range:
Humidity:
Frequency Range:
Transmit
Receive
Channels
Modulation
Channel Spacing
Antenna Socket
Display
Built in Speaker
EN301 178-2, EN300 968-2, -3
5.55”(141mm) x 2.4” (61mm) x 1.69” (43mm) without antenna
0.36 kg (12.8 oz)
7.2V DC (6 x AA Alkaline or AA Ni-MH Batteries)
Waterproof to IPX7
-15°C to +55°C (+5°F to 131°F)
-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) up to 95% at 35°C non-condensing
156.025 To 157.425 MHz
156.050 To 163.275 MHz
55 International VHF Marine Band. 50 US and 60 Canadian channels also available if so programmed. Also, 10
Weather Channels (with weather alert), if so programmed (North America only).
FM 16K0G3E
25 kHz Increments
SMA
38.4mm x 48.3mm LCD
Ø40mm / Impedance 8 Ohm
Receiver
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD)
Squelch Sensitivity (threshold)
Audio Output Power At THD 5%
Max S/N ratio @ 1 mV
Audio Response @300Hz
@2500Hz
0.30µV
10 (± 2) dB SINAD
>/= 250 mW
40 dB
+ 6 dB ± 3
–11dB ± 3
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50 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
Spurious Response Rejection Ratio
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation Rejection Ratio
Scan Time per Channel
Speaker Jack output
Current Drain at:
Max Audio Power
Standby
70 dB
70 dB
68 dB
200 ms
1.8 V (8ohm load @ max vol)
200 mA
40 mA
Transmitter
RF Power:
Hi Mode
Lo Mode
Carrier Frequency Tolerance
Maximum Limiting
Carrier Attack Time
Audio Response @300Hz
@2500Hz
Audio Distortion @ 2.5KHz dew.
Hum and Noise Ratio
Spurious/Harmonic Emissions
Mic Sensitivity for 3kHz
Conducted Spurious Emission
Transient Frequency Behavior
TX on
TX off
Current Drain
Hi Power
Lo Power
Charging Current
5 W ± 0.5
1 W ± 0.2
±10 PPM
±5 KHz
80 ms
–12dB ± 3
+6 dB ± 3
3%
35 dB
< 60 dB
10 mV ± 3
<0.25 µW
30 ms
5 ms
1800 mA
700 mA
750 mA± 50
Appendix B: Channel List
Appendix B: Channel List
International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies
CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
01 156.050
160.650
02 156.100
160.700
03 156.150
160.750
04 156.200
160.800
05 156.250
160.850
06 156.300
156.300
Single
Freq Use
x
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
22
23
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
160.950
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
20 157.000
161.600
21 157.050
161.650
157.100
157.150
161.500
161.550
161.700
161.750
x x x x x x x x x x
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership
1
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership
Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
2
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership Safety, Port Operations and Ship Movement
3
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
Distress, Safety and Calling
Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
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CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
24 157.200
161.800
Single
Freq Use
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
25 157.250
161.850
26 157.300
161.900
27 157.350
161.950
28 157.400
162.000
60 156.025
160.625
61 156.075
160.675
62 156.125
160.725
63 156.175
160.775
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
64 156.225
160.825
65 156.275
160.875
66 156.325
160.925
67 156.375
156.375
68 156.425
156.425
69 156.475
156.475
71 156.575
156.575
72 156.625
156.625
73 156.675
156.675
74
75
81
156.725
156.775
157.075
156.725
156.775
76 156.825
156.825
77 156.875
156.875
78 156.925
161.525
79 156.975
161.575
80 157.025
161.625
161.675
x x x x x x x x x x
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership
Intership
2
Port operations and Ship movement
See Note 5
See Note 5
Intership
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
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CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
82 157.125
161.725
Single
Freq Use
x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
83 157.175
161.775
84 157.225
161.825
85 157.275
161.875
86 157.325
161.925
87 157.375
157.375
88 157.425
157.425
x x x x x x
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
Port Operations and Ship Movement
• Intership channels are for communications between ship stations. Intership communications should be restricted to Channels 6, 8, 72 and 77. If these are not available, the other channels marked for Intership may be used.
• Channels 10, 67 and 73 should be avoided within VHF range of coastal areas in Europe and Canada.
• Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
Notes:
1. Channel 06 may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations. Ship stations should avoid harmful interference to such communications on channel 06 as well as to communications between aircraft stations, ice breakers and assisted ships during ice seasons.
2. Channels 10 or 73 (depending on location) are also used for the broadcast of Marine Safety Information by the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency in the UK only.
3. Channel 13 is designated for use on a worldwide basis as a navigation safety communication channel, primarily for intership navigation safety communications.
4. Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 Watt.
5. The use of Channels 75 and 76 should be restricted to navigation related communication only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16. Transmit power is limited to 1 Watt.
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European Private Channels and Frequencies
Country
Belgium
Denmark
Denmark,
Finland,
Norway &
Sweden
Finland,
Norway &
Sweden
L1
L2
L3
Netherlands 31A
37C
L1
L2
F1
F2
F3
UK M1
M2
Channel
Number
TX
Freq
31A
96D
157.550
162.425
155.500
155.525
155.625
155.775
155.825
155.500
155.525
155.650
157.550
157.850
157.850
161.425
RX
Freq
162.150
162.425
155.500
155.525
155.625
155.775
155.825
155.500
155.525
155.650
162.150
157.850
157.850
161.425
Channel Use
n/a n/a
Pleasure Boat
Pleasure Boat
Fishing Boat
Fishing Boat
Fishing Boat
Pleasure Boat
Pleasure Boat
Pleasure Boat n/a n/a
Pleasure Boat
Pleasure Boat
Note: A license may be required to operate the radio on the private channels. It is your
responsibility to obtain the proper license to operate the radio on these frequencies.
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U.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies
CH.
No
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
01A 156.050
156.050
03A
05A
156.150
156.250
156.150
156.250
06 156.300
156.300
07A 156.350
156.350
08 156.400
156.400
09 156.450
156.450
x
10 156.500
156.500 x x x
Single
Freq Use
x x x x
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS.
Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
1
Port Operations
Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.
Intership Safety
Commercial
Commercial (Intership only)
Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.
Commercial
11 156.550
156.550
12 156.600
156.600
13 156.650
156.650
14
15
16
156.700
-
156.800
156.700
156.750
156.800
x x x x x x
Commercial. VTS in selected areas.
Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20meters in length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
2
Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class ‘C’ EPIRBs.
International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel.
3
17 156.850
156.850
18A 156.900
156.900
19A 156.950
156.950
20 157.000
161.600
20A 157.000
157.000
21A 157.050
157.050
22A 157.100
157.100
x x x x x x
State Control
Commercial
Commercial
Port Operations (duplex)
Port Operations
U.S. Coast Guard only
Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts.
Broadcasts announced on channel 16.
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CH.
No
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
23A 157.150
157.150
Single
Freq Use
x U.S. Coast Guard only
24 157.200
161.800
25 157.250
161.850
26 157.300
161.900
27 157.350
161.950
28 157.400
162.000
61A 156.075
156.075
63A 156.175
156.175
x x
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
U.S. Coast Guard only
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New
Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
U.S. Coast Guard only 64A 156.225
156.225
65A 156.275
156.275
66A 156.325
156.325
67 156.375
156.375
x x x x
Port Operations
Port Operations
Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in lower
Mississippi River. Intership only.
Non-Commercial 68 156.425
156.425
69 156.475
156.475
71 156.575
156.575
72 156.625
156.625
73 156.675
156.675
74
77
78A
79A
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
80A 157.025
157.025
81A 157.075
157.075
82A 157.125
157.125
83A 157.175
157.175
x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Non-Commercial
Non-Commercial
Non-Commercial (Intership only)
Port Operations
Port Operations
Port Operations (Intership only)
Non-Commercial
Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only.
Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only
U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations.
U.S. Government only
U.S. Coast Guard only
Appendix B: Channel List 57
CH.
No
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
84 157.225
161.825
Single
Freq Use
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 157.275
161.875
86 157.325
161.925
87 157.375
161.975
88 157.425
162.025
88A 157.425
157.425
x
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence Marine Operator)
Public Correspondence only near Canadian border
Commercial, Intership only
• Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial.
• Channels 13 and 67 are initially set to 1 watt output power only. You can temporarily override this restriction to transmit at high power if necessary.
• Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
• Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for regular voice communications.
Notes:
1. The letter “A” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel. Operations are different from that of international operations on that channel.
2. Channel 13 should be used to contact a ship when there is danger of collision. All ships of length 20 meters or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addition to VHF channel 16, when operating within U.S. territorial waters.
3. Channel 16 is used for calling other stations or for distress alerting.
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Canadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies
CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
Area of
Operation Use
01 156.050
160.650
PC Public Correspondence
02
03
04A
04A
05A
06
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.200
156.250
156.300
160.700
160.750
156.200
156.200
156.250
156.300
PC
PC
PC
EC
All areas
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:
Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue
1
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only
Ship Movement
Intership, Commercial, Non-commercial and Safety:
May be used for search and rescue communications between ships and aircraft.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial 07A 156.350
156.350
All areas
08
09
156.400
156.450
156.400
156.450
WC, EC
AC
Intership, Commercial and Safety:
Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.
10 156.500
156.500 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.
11 156.550
156.550 PC, AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: Also used for pilotage purposes.
12 156.600
156.600
WC, AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages.
13 156.650
156.650
All areas Intership, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement:
Exclusively for bridge-to-bridge navigational traffic.
14 156.700
156.700
AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages.
Appendix B: Channel List 59
CH
No.
15
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
Area of
Operation Use
156.750 156.750
All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power.
May also be used for on-board communications.
16 156.800
156.800
All areas
17
18A
19A
19A
20
21A
21B
22A
23
156.850
156.900
156.950
156.950
157.000
157.050
-
157.100
157.150
156.850
156.900 All areas
156.950
156.950
161.600
All areas except PC
PC
157.050 All areas
161.650
157.100
161.750
All areas
All areas
All areas
All areas
PC
International Distress, Safety and Calling
2
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power.
May also be used for on-board communications.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Towing on the Pacific Coast.
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Canadian Coast Guard only.
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Various Government departments.
Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement:
Port operations only with 1-watt maximum power.
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Canadian Coast Guard only.
Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
3
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial:
For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-
Canadian Coast Guard stations only.
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence:
Also in the inland waters of British Columbia and the Yukon.
24
25
157.200
157.250
161.800
161.850
All areas
PC
25B 161.850
AC
26 157.300
161.900
All areas
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence: Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.
Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence
27 157.350
161.950
AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
28 157.400
162.000
PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence
28B 162.000
AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
60 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
CH
No.
60
XMIT
Freq
156.025
RCV
Freq
160.625
Area of
Operation Use
PC
61A 156.075
156.075
PC
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
61A 156.075
62A
62A
156.125
156.075
156.125
156.125 156.125
EC
PC
EC
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Canadian Coast Guard only.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only.
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Canadian Coast Guard only.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only.
64 156.225
160.825
PC
64A 156.225
156.225
EC
65A
66A
67
67
68
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.375
156.425
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.375
156.425
EC
All areas except EC
All areas
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety:
Search & rescue and antipollution operations on the Great
Lakes. Towing on the Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the
St. Lawrence River areas with 1W maximum power. Pleasure craft in the inland waters of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (excluding Lake Winnipeg and the Red River).
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: Port operations only in the St.Lawrence
River/Great Lakes Areas with 1-watt maximum power.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety:
May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial:
For marinas and yacht clubs.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial 69 156.475
156.475
All areas except EC
69 156.475
156.475
EC
71 156.575
156.575
PC
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement
Appendix B: Channel List 61
CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
71 156.575
156.575
72 156.625
156.625
EC, PC
73
73
74
156.675
156.675
156.725
156.675
156.675
156.725
Area of
Operation Use
Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs on the East Coast and on Lake Winnipeg.
EC
All areas except EC
EC, PC
Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial:
May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial:
Commercial fishing only
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety:
May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.
Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship
Movement
77 156.875
156.875
78A 156.925
156.925
EC, PC
79A 156.975
156.975
EC, PC
80A
81A
81A
82A
82A
83
83A
83B
84
157.025
157.075
157.075
157.125
157.125
157.175
157.175
-
157.225
157.025 EC, PC
157.075
157.075
157.125
157.125
161.775
157.175
161.775
161.825
PC
PC
PC
EC
AC, GL
PC
Intership, Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement:
Pilotage on Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St.
Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas with 1W maximum power.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial
Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial
Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:
Canadian Coast Guard antipollution.
Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety:
Canadian Coast Guard use only.
Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.
Ship/Shore and Safety:
Canadian Coast Guard use only.
Intership and Ship/Shore:
Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.
Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.
Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
62 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
CH
No.
XMIT
Freq
RCV
Freq
Area of
Operation Use
85 157.275
161.875
AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
86 157.325
161.925 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
87 157.375
161.975
AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
88 157.425
162.025
AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
Area of Operation
AC: Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River up to and including Montreal
EC (East Coast): includes NL, AC, GL and Eastern Arctic areas
GL: Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence above Montreal)
NL: Newfoundland and Labrador
PC: Pacific Coast
WC (West Coast): Pacific Coast, Western Arctic and Athabasca-Mackenzie Watershed areas
All areas: includes East and West Coast areas
Notes:
1. The letter “A” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel. Operations are different from that of international operations on that channel.
2. Channel 16 is used for calling other stations or for distress alerting.
3. The letter “B” following a channel number indicates simplex use of the coast station transmit side of an international duplex channel. That is, the channel is Receive Only.
4. Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
5. Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for regular voice communications.
Appendix B: Channel List
WX Channels (North America only)
Weather
Channel
Frequency in MHz
WX 1
WX 2
WX 3
WX 4
WX 5
WX 6
WX 7
WX 8
WX 9
WX 10
162.550
162.400
162.475
162.425
162.450
162.500
162.525
161.650
161.775
163.275
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Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix C: Glossary
Term Meaning
All Scan
ATIS
Canadian Channels
CH
Dual Watch
Duplex
FCC
Transmit and receive on different frequencies
Federal Communications Commission (US)
International Channels Channel designator as defined by the ITU
ITU International Telecommunications Union
LCD
NOAA
Priority Channel
Priority Mode
Liquid Crystal Display
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)
Channel 16
Initiated by pressing the 16/PLUS key, this mode instantly places the radio at Channel 16 at high power.
Priority Scan (PSCAN)
A feature that scans all channels.
Automatic Transmission Identification System. Used for inland waterways in some European countries.
Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada.
Channel selection key
A feature that monitors the Priority Channel 16 while working on another channel.
PTT switch
RF
RX
Saved Scan
Simplex
Squelch
TX
Tri Watch
A feature that alternates monitoring the Priority Channel 16 with each of the regular channels
Microphone Push-To-Talk switch
Radio Frequency
Receive
Scans only user-selected memory channels
Transmit and receive on the same frequency
A circuit that sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.
Transmit
A function that monitors the Priority Channel and (previously programmed) Favourite Channel while working on another channel.
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Term Meaning
US Channels
VOL
VHF
Channel designations as defined by the FCC.
Volume key
Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz)
Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA).
Working Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.
Index
Symbols
Numerics
A
ATIS 12
B
C
Channel List
D
Delete channels from memory 38
E
F
Frequency settings
G
H
I
K
L
67
68
M
P
R
Raymarine
S
T
U
V
W
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