User manual RAYMARINE RAY101E

[. . . ] Ray101E Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner's Handbook Document number: 81230-2 Date: February 2004 iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray101E portable VHF marine radio. The Ray101E provides communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: SCAN/SAVE). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX). Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the margin. Technical Accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice. [. . . ] If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT indicators flash and a short alarm tone sounds. The radio automatically turns to the currently-monitored WX channel where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual and Tri Watch, Scan, etc. ) Note: The Ray101E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Canada only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels. 4. 7 Setting the Frequency Band The Ray101E can transmit and receive on all available US, Canadian and International marine VHF radiotelephone channels, if available. Press and hold the key for greater than 3 seconds while in normal * operation mode to alternate between the International, US and Canadian channel sets. The appropriate indicator is illuminated in the LCD: U for US, I for International, or C for Canadian channel sets. Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 17 Note: The RAY101E requires a software upgrade from the distributor to communicate on the US or Canadian channel sets. Some countries require special licensing to activate the US or Canadian channels. If no other Channel Sets besides International have been programmed for your Ray101E by the distributor, an error tone sounds when you press the * key. 4. 8 Selecting Priority Mode The Ray101E provides you with a dedicated key for selecting Priority Mode, which instantly switches the radio to Priority Channel 16 at high power. If not already tuned to the Priority Channel 16, press and release the 16/PLUS key to place the radio into Priority Mode. 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). radio remains in Priority Mode even though it switches frequency 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. 18 · Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio HI/LO / USER. Press and release to reduce to low power but remain in Priority Mode. The radio switches to the last-used User Mode channel but exits Priority Mode. [. . . ] EC, PC EC, PC EC, PC 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. PC PC 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. [. . . ]