8.6 Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) and
Marcom-C mode
ATIS is a European system used on some inland waterways.
VHF radios operating in an ATIS region must be programmed with a unique ATIS number; this can be
obtained from the relevant licensing authority. The ATIS number is attached as a digital signal at the
end of each transmission and identifies you to the relevant authorities who monitor the system.
When operating in ATIS mode, some of the products features are not available:
• Use of DSC functions is not permitted in ATIS regions.
• Watch modes are not permitted in ATIS regions.
• Channel scanning is not permitted in ATIS regions.
• ATIS regulations restrict the transmit power to 1 watt for the following channels: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 71, 72, 74 and 77.
You can enable or disable ATIS using the menus (except on Marcom-C configured units).
Marcom-C mode
Marcom-C mode is a restricted radio configuration for VHF operators with a Marcom-C license. This
is applicable to radios operated exclusively in European inland waterways using the ATIS system.
A Marcom-C VHF radio has the ATIS permanently enabled. You will not be able to disable ATIS
operation. Marcom-C operation is set by the dealer at point of sale. If you wish to enable or disable
Marcom-C mode, you must contact your Raymarine dealer.
For further information please contact Raymarine technical support.
Enabling and disabling ATIS mode
ATIS is a European system used on some inland waterways. A unique ATIS ID must be entered
before ATIS mode can be enabled.
With ATIS mode enabled the radio’s region will be fixed to the INT (international) frequency band and
the following functions are disabled:
• DSC functions
• Watch Mode
• Scan Mode
• High/low power is restricted on certain channels
From the Main menu.
1. Select
Set-up
.
2. Select
ATIS set-up
.
3. Select
ATIS
.
If no ATIS ID has been set then you will be requested to enter one before ATIS mode is enabled.
4. If an ATIS ID has already been set then select
On
to enable ATIS mode or
Off
to disable ATIS
mode.
8.7 AIS receiver
Depending on variant your radio may have a built-in AIS receiver.
With the built-in AIS receiver switched on AIS information can be sent to a connected Raymarine®
MFD using either NMEA 0183 or SeaTalkng ®.
Note:
If using the built-in AIS receiver and outputting over NMEA 0183, ensure that the baud rate
is set to
0183 High speed
:
Menu > Set-up > Network output
.
Switching AIS on and off
From the
Set-up
menu:
Menu > Set-up
.
1. Select
AIS
.
Selecting AIS will switch the internal AIS receiver On and Off.
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