2.3 Product overview
The Ray90 and Ray91 are 12 V dc, Class D Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) VHF radios. DSC enables you
to make and receive calls to a specific radio, and to
transmit and receive position information to and from
a selected radio. DSC also allows transmission of a
distress alert, to all radios within range, at the touch of a
button. Once a DSC request is sent and acknowledged
voice communication is carried out on the channel
chosen by the caller. The radio can transmit and receive
on all available US, Canadian, International and Private
marine VHF channels.
The Ray90 and Ray91 include a built-in GNSS (GPS)
receiver.
The Ray91 also includes a built-in AIS receiver.
Your radio includes a base station with 2 x wired
handset connections.
With an optional loud hailer connected the radio can
also be used as a fog horn or loud public address (PA)
system.
2.4 Licensing
Prior to using this product please check your national
requirements for both operator and equipment licensing.
USA licensing requirements
FCC station license requirement
An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are
not required for most recreational vessels travelling in
US waters. However, you must obtain a license if your
vessel travels to foreign ports.
Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite
communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the
FCC. You can obtain a Station License by filing FCC
Form 605.
Canada licensing requirements
Industry Canada license requirement
You do not need a license to operate this product within
the sovereign waters of Canada or the United States of
America (USA). You will need a license to operate this
radio outside of Canada or the USA. To obtain Industry
Canada licensing information, contact the nearest field
or regional office, or write to:
Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch
Attention: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, KIA OC8
Europe and rest of world licensing
requirements
Regulations in some areas require that an Operator’s
license is obtained before operating a VHF radio. It is
your responsibility to determine whether a license is
required in your area before operating this equipment.
Additional information
The following additional information is required for
completing a license application in Canada and the USA.
Industry Canada
certification
number
4069B-RAY90D
FCC ID
PJ5–RAY90
FCC Type
accepted
Parts 2, 15 and 80
Output power
1 watt (low) and 25 watt (high)
Modulation
FM
Frequency range
155.500 MHz to 163.275 MHz
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