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. [. . . ] The tone is muted (if you have not already pressed another key) and an acknowledge (if requested) is sent to the originating station. The LCD indicates a change of working channels has been made. For Routine Calls, the channel changes to the one designated by the caller. For Safety and Urgency Calls, the radio automatically switches to channel 16. 38 Ray54E VHF Radio If the caller requests that you change to an unsupported working channel the message INVALID CHANNEL appears on the LCD. If an acknowledge is sent, the originating station is notified you were UNABLE TO COMPLY with the channel change request. Notes: (1) The DSC Call data is stored in the first available slot in the DSC Call Log, regardless of whether the call is acknowledged. (2) Pressing the 16/PLUS key cancels the channel change request and tunes the radio to channel 16. (3) If 5 minutes elapse before the call is acknowledged or rejected, the radio automatically declines the incoming Individual Call. (4) To conform with inland waterways regulations of the Basel Agreement, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active. 5. 3 Group Calls The Group Call feature sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share a common Group MMSI number, such as a flotilla or racing fleet. As with any DSC operation, the Group Call is made on channel 70. Transmitting a Group Call To call another vessel in the group, you must select the Group MMSI number to contact and the working channel to be used for the Group Call. The Group MMSI number is selected from a Phonebook list of preprogrammed numbers specified using the Menu function. Up to three Group ID numbers can be stored. Press and release the CALL/MENU key to enter the DSC menu. The arrow is pointing to INDIVIDUAL. 2. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to GROUP. Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 39 3. The Group Call menu appears, which displays the Group entries you have saved. Note: Only the Group IDs that have been programmed into memory appear in the list. If you have not yet programmed any groups into memory, the message NO GROUP IN MEMORY appears. See page 73 for instructions on entering Group ID numbers. Rotate the CH knob until the arrow points to the desired Group name. 5. Push the CH knob to select the desired Group. 6. Rotate the CH knob to select the working channel to be used for the Group Call. 7. Push in the CH knob to accept the selection. 40 Ray54E VHF Radio 8. [. . . ] Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. PC EC AC, GL PC Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies. [. . . ]