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Ray240 User Manual

What does the display tell me?

The liquid crystal display (LCD) screen will give you the following information in
normal operating mode:

Volume level

Shows the current volume level. Adjustable from 0 to 10.

Squelch level

Shows the current squelch level. Adjustable from 0 to 10.

Power setting

Shows the power level. 1 watt (low) or 25 watts (high).

Operating mode

Shows which operating mode the radio is in, transmit (TX), or receive (RX).

Active channel

Shows the channel on which the radio is currently operating.

Active
Channel

Volume level

Squelch level

Power setting

Operating mode

V0:10
SQ:05
25W
RX

Summary of Contents for Ray240

Page 1: ...Ray240 VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling Users Manual Document 81219_1 Date June 2004...

Page 2: ...ymarineHoldings Limited Registered in all major marketing territories AST Autoadapt Auto GST Autoseastate Autotrim Bidata Marine Intelligence Maxiview On Board Raychart Raynav Raypilot Raystar ST40 ST...

Page 3: ...and CLEARLY Press and Hold PTT THEN SPEAK MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is repeat name of vessel 3 times MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel spoken once MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing an...

Page 4: ...of vessel spoken once MY POSITION IS latitude and longitude or true bearing and distance from a known point IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GUESS I AM sinking on fire etc I HAVE number of persons on board an...

Page 5: ...2 Operations 21 2 1 Introduction 21 2 2 Using the handset the controls 21 power the radio On and Off 21 adjust the handset volume 21 set the squelch 22 change channels 22 tune to the priority channel...

Page 6: ...wledgement for another vessel 39 Distress relay 39 2 6 Receiving weather alerts 39 2 7 Additional functions 39 Intercom fog hailer 40 Intercom 40 Fog warnings 40 set up the automatic fog signal 41 Hai...

Page 7: ...do 55 4 3 How do I troubleshoot the Ray240 55 4 4 How do I get the radio serviced 56 4 5 How do I contact Raymarine 57 Appendix A VHF Channels 59 Appendix B Technical specification 67 Appendix C Hints...

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Page 9: ...ctions WARNING Electromagnetic exposure FailuretoobservetheAntennaandEMEExposureguidelinesmay expose those within the Maximum Permissible Exposure radius to RF radiation absorption that exceeds the FC...

Page 10: ...ired to ensure that performance is not compromised Antenna mounting and EME exposure Ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting RaymarinedeclaresaMaximumPermissibleExposure...

Page 11: ...office or write to Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 Attention DOSP Europe Regulations in some areas require that an Operator s license is obtain...

Page 12: ...ay240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook Europe An MMSI number should be requested from the same agency that issues radio operator licenses in your area Once obtained you can program...

Page 13: ...wever our policy of continuous product improvement and updatingmaychangespecificationswithoutpriornotice Asaresult unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time...

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Page 15: ...aker The products have been satisfactorily 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...

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Page 17: ...The present VHF radio system requires users to listen until someone speaks and then determine whether the call is for them more often than not it isn t DSC makes sure that you receive messages and ale...

Page 18: ...and the nature of your distress The position given will be precise and the alert will be heard immediately by all DSC equipped vessels and coast stations within range The message is automatically repe...

Page 19: ...e DISTRESS button can be found beneath a sliding cover on the back of the handset By simply sliding the coverup and pressing the button the DSCDistress Call procedure is started DISTRESS WX MEM SQ WAT...

Page 20: ...mory 8 SCAN starts the scanning of available channels Press to start priority scanning Press and hold to start non priority scanning 9 16 9 16 Press to power up the radio Press and hold for 5 seconds...

Page 21: ...ailer Fog Phone book VHF Operations DSC Operations ATIS Settings System Information Radio Sensitivity Frequency Group Call Call All Ships Call log Position Position Request Settings ATIS Disable Enabl...

Page 22: ...table from 0 to 10 Squelch level Shows the current squelch level Adjustable from 0 to 10 Power setting Shows the power level 1 watt low or 25 watts high Operating mode Shows which operating mode the r...

Page 23: ...controlled from the handset Note DifferencesfortheEuropeanversionsoftheradioareshowninbracketsinthetext 2 2 Using the handset the controls How do I power the radio On and Off Power ON PRESS the 16 9 1...

Page 24: ...noise is heard Then increase the setting by one level to reduce this noise Note Itisnotpossibletoadjustthesquelchsettingwhiletheradioisin Menu mode change channels Channel UP DOWN button Press the Cha...

Page 25: ...he priority channel and the last channel Activity detected on any of these channels will make it active When that channel is no longer active the radio resumes Tri Watch get the weather forecast PRESS...

Page 26: ...the priority channel in between scanning each channel in sequence If activity is detected on a channel the radio automatically tunes to that channel use the Memory Create a channel list To create a c...

Page 27: ...n to access the menus or to accept a menu option CHANNEL UP DOWN PRESS this button to scroll through the menu options LAST WX PRIV PRESS this button to return to the previous screen 16 9 16 PRESS this...

Page 28: ...LD to move the cursor bar to the last item in the menu PRESStomovethecursorbartothetopitemonthecurrentdisplay If the cursor is on the top item the previous page if available is shown PRESS and HOLD to...

Page 29: ...condsorthatyourejectare logged Any logged information can be retrieved from the Call Log STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 THEN D6784_1 MAIN MENU EXIT DSC Operations VHF Operations OK Intercom hailer fog I H F EXI...

Page 30: ...T Sun chaser Wave dancer Flying fox OK Add an entry STEP 3 Phone Book Either Press and hold or STEP 5 STEP 6 AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES TO SELECTED CHANNEL WHEN AN ANSWER IS RECEIVED STEP 7 YOUR MESSAGE P...

Page 31: ...setting up a group MMSI the number must be pre fixed by a zero MAIN MENU EXIT DSC Operations VHF Operations OK Intercom hailer fog STEP 1 STEP 2 PHONE BOOK EXIT Delete View details OK Call STEP 4 PHON...

Page 32: ...number must be pre fixed by a zero MAIN MENU EXIT VHF Operations Phone Book OK Intercom hailer fog STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 4 PHONE BOOK EXIT Sun chaser Wave dancer Flying fox OK Add an entry STEP 3 PHONE B...

Page 33: ...PTT THEN D6787_1 STEP 7 LAST WX MENU OK MEM SQ WATCH 1 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0 6 MNO 4 GHI 7 PQRS 9 WXYZ 3 DEF SCAN 16 9 1 25 CH RAY240 MAIN MENU EXIT DSC Operations VHF Operations OK Intercom hailer fog...

Page 34: ...ICE MAYDAY MESSAGE 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 5 LISTEN DISTRESS Release DISTRESS button now 16 V0 10 SQ 05 25W RX sent DISTRESS auto DISTRESS TX WAIT WHILE RADIO AUTOMATICALLY RE TUNES MAYDAY MA...

Page 35: ...HEN ALL STATIONS ALL STATIONS ALL STATIONS DISTRESS ALERT SENT time and date IS CANCELLED OVER THIS IS MMSI number and Vessel name or Call sign spoken 3 times D6792_1 LAST WX MENU OK MEM SQ WATCH 1 2...

Page 36: ...IF YOU DON T KNOW DON T GUESS I HAVE lost power and am drifting I REQUIRE state type of assistance required e g a tow urgently OVER ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Station spoken 3 times THIS I...

Page 37: ...1 DSC OPERATIONS EXIT Position Request Position Call all ships OK Call STEP 2 STEP 4 POSITION REQUEST EXIT OK STEP 3 TRANSMITTING REQUEST STEP 5 TRANSMISSION COMPLETE STEP 6 MMSI _ AUTOMATICALLY RE T...

Page 38: ...log isfull thentheoldest entry will bediscarded MAIN MENU EXIT Settings DSC Operations VHF Operations OK Intercom hailer fog STEP 1 DSC OPERATIONS EXIT Position Request Position Call Log OK Call all s...

Page 39: ...m hailer fog STEP 1 DSC OPERATIONS EXIT Position Request Position Call Log OK Call all ships STEP 2 DSC CALL LOG BACK channel from Routine callils DELETE STEP 4 DSC CALL LOG CANCEL Position request In...

Page 40: ...lled and the call is logged Distress acknowledgement Whenyourradioreceivesadistressacknowledgementasaresultofadistresscall transmitted by you or another vessel your radio responds in the following way...

Page 41: ...hould be either PressMENU toacceptthecall Thealarmiscancelledandtheradioauto matically re tunes to Channel 16 or Press LAST WX LAST PRIV to reject the call The alarm is cancelled and the call is logge...

Page 42: ...enever the PTT switch is pressed Releasing the PTT will stop the tone Automatic mode In automatic mode a signal is generated and transmitted by the unit at preset intervals not exceeding 2 minutes unt...

Page 43: ...aker by using the active speaker volume control Talk Tousethehailerintalkmode justpressandholdthePTT Thevolumeofthehailer can be adjusted by using the volume button when the PTT switch is pressed MAIN...

Page 44: ...your position and time using the alpha numeric keypad if no external position data is being received Position Request EnablestheuseofDSCmessagestodeterminethepositionofothervesselswithin radio range T...

Page 45: ...ipment transmitting or carrying radio signals In the case of Single Side Band SSB radio the distance should be increased to 7 ft 2m More than 7 ft 2m from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can nor...

Page 46: ...set Handset Cradle Active speaker Gasket set Connector plate Mounting bracket Dust cover Handbook Quick reference guide Screw No 8 x 3 4 x6 Stud x2 Thumb nut x2 Screw No 4 x 3 8 x3 Power NMEA Hailer c...

Page 47: ...tion Part No Second station includeshandset cradle andspeakerand5mextensioncable Ray240 Ray240E E45001 E45002 Handset only Ray240 Ray240E E45009 E45010 Active speaker E45003 Extension cable 3m E45011...

Page 48: ...ou must avoid mounting it in an engine compartment where there might be flammable vapors such as in an engine room or compartment or in a fuel tank bay where there is water splash or spray from bilges...

Page 49: ...houtsuch structures the antenna mustbe mounted so that its base is a minimum of 1 5 meters vertically from the heads of all persons as high as possible and free from obstruction for maximum range VHF...

Page 50: ...240 User Manual 3 4 Typical installation A typical installation for the Ray 240 is shown below Power Red 12V DC Black 0V VOL PWR VOL PWR To Antenna D7175 1 NMEA SeaTalk GPS Optional 2nd station Hailer...

Page 51: ...0mm air space should be left around the transceiver when installed to enable airflow and ventilation for cooling the heatsink Note During normal operation the transceiver unit heat sinkwillbecome warm...

Page 52: ...50 Ray240 User Manual Handset and Cradle 46 mm 1 8 in 170 mm 6 7 in D6818 1 99 5 mm 3 9 in LAST WX MENU OK MEM SQ WATCH 1 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0 6 MNO 4 GHI 7 PQRS 9 WXYZ 3 DEF SCAN 16 9 1 25 CH RAY240...

Page 53: ...nnection is continuous and terminates at the boat s earth The Ray240 base transceiver does not have an ON OFF switch It is therefore strongly recommended that your radio is connected to the boat s pow...

Page 54: ...lk data If you have a SeaTalk instruments installed this is the most convenient way to connect your radio for position data to be received Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box Part No R55006 not s...

Page 55: ...EXIT Settings DSC Operations VHF Operations OK Intercom hailer fog SETTINGS CANCEL ATIS DSC Operations Display OK Handset DSC SETTINGS EXIT my MMSI OK my MMSI group MY MMSI CANCEL MORE MMSI UNDEFINED...

Page 56: ...rcom hailer fog SETTINGS CANCEL ATIS DSC Operations Display OK Handset MY ATIS CANCEL MORE ATIS UNDEFINED MY ATIS CANCEL OK 1st input ATIS MY ATIS CANCEL 2nd input ATIS MY ATIS CANCEL OK STORED OK CAU...

Page 57: ...oft non abrasive cloth CAUTION Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean this equipment Regularly inspect the radio case and antenna for any physical damage 4 3 How do I troubleshoot the Ray240...

Page 58: ...ua NH 03063 4219 Telephone 1 603 881 5200 Fax 1 603 864 4756 Problem Possible cause Suggested action Radio will not power up a Loose wiring connection b 10 amp Fuse has blown a Check all connections b...

Page 59: ...the authorized distributor in your country A list of worldwide distributorsissuppliedwithyourunitandisalsodisplayedontheRaymarineweb site 4 5 How do I contact Raymarine In the US Canada In the US and...

Page 60: ...gnosis and repair On the Internet You can also reach us on the Raymarine World Wide Web site www raymarine com Navigate to the Customer Support page which provides links for Finding factory service lo...

Page 61: ...4 COMMERCIAL Working channels for working ships only Messages must be about busi nessortheneedsoftheship UseChannels8 67 72and88onlyforship to ship messages 15 7 8 9 10 11 18 19 635 67 727 79 80 882 P...

Page 62: ...nd 83A are not for use by the general public in U S waters These frequencies may be used only under authorization by the U S Coast Guard or under private land mobile license NAVIGATIONAL Alsoknownasth...

Page 63: ...also known as link channels 1 2 3 4 5 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 PORT OPERATIONS and SHIP MOVEMENT These channels are used in directing the mov...

Page 64: ...communications only at power of 1 watt 4 These channels are for use in UK territorial waters only Note Operators should checkorderof preferencefor channelusewithlocal information forchosenarea ofoper...

Page 65: ...ship messages 41 7 8 18 611 621 64 652 673 693 71 733 78 79 80 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE MARINE OPERATOR Usethesechannelstocallthemarineoperatoratapubliccoaststation By contacting apublic coast stationyo...

Page 66: ...Note Operators should checkorderof preferencefor channelusewithlocal information forchosenarea ofoperation BOATER CALLING CHANNEL Use this channel for calling other leisure ships 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE C...

Page 67: ...ed Raymarine dealer to use the national channels that are approved for your country National Channels Country Channel Designation Channel use United Kingdom M1 M2 Pleasure Boat Pleasure Boat Denmark L...

Page 68: ...66 Ray240 User Manual...

Page 69: ...tion Modulation Audio Response 1 to 30dB of 6db octave 300 Hz to 3000 Hz FM Hum Noise level 40 dB Audio Distortion 10 Spurious Harmonic 25W better than 80 dB Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Channels All ava...

Page 70: ...dB Output 4 Ohms 22W 8 Ohms 10W Input Voltage 12V nominal 10 8 to 15 6 Current 25W 13 8V transmit 6 amps Temperature Range 140 F to 1220 F 100 C to 500 C operational 40 F to 1580 F 200 C to 700 C non...

Page 71: ...t in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet A ALPHA N NOVEMBER B BRAVO O OSCAR C CHARLIE P PAPA D DELTA Q QUEBEC E ECHO R ROME...

Page 72: ...CTION An error has been made the correct version is I SAY AGAIN I repeat e g important words I SPELL What follows is spelt phonetically OUT End of work OVER I have completed this part of my message an...

Page 73: ...mpatibility EME Electromagnetic Energy FCC Federal Communications Commission GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GPS Global Positioning System Hz Hertz kHz Kilo Hertz LCD Liquid Crystal D...

Page 74: ...72 Ray240 User Manual UK United Kingdom V Volts VHF Very High Frequency Abbreviation Meaning...

Page 75: ...t Raymarine approved service agent subject to maximum mileage and travel times refereed to in Section 4 on products where proof of installation orcommission by Raymarine certified installers is shown...

Page 76: ...on which the serial number has been altered mutilated or removed Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of incorrect installation This warranty doe...

Page 77: ...e has been advised of the possibility of such damages and no case shall exceed the cost of the product The remedies to the customer are herein exclusive Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or li...

Page 78: ...hone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2333 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333 Customer Support Telephone 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 www raymarine com Technical Support Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2444 or 1 60...

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