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OWNER’S MANUAL
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! WARNING
Communication Equipment
Your vessel is equipped with the latest Raymarine Ray 240 VHF Radio with digital
selective calling (DSC). A nine digit maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number
is required to operate the DSC equipment. This MMSI number can be requested from
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at
www.fcc.gov or from BoatUS at
www.boatus.com or Maritel at www.maritelusa.com .
Once obtained, you must programme the MMSI number into your Ray 240 as
described in the Ray 240 VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook.
You do not need an FCC ship radio station licence / operator licence if travelling in
US waters. You will need a licence to operate the radio outside of US waters on an
international voyage.
If your vessel is registered in another country you will need to consult the regulatory
authorities of that county regarding license and operational requirements.
Radio Listening Watch
All vessels carrying VHF radio equipment must maintain a radio watch on channel 16
(156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Be sure that
only qualified persons use the radio. Never transmit false distress messages. Never
use profanity on the air.
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO INTENTIONALLY TRANSMIT A FALSE DISTRESS ALERT
OR TO UNINTENTIONALLY TRANSMIT A FALSE DISTRESS ALERT WITHOUT
TAKING STEPS TO CANCEL THAT ALERT.
Distress Call
To send a DSC distress call slide up the cover on the back of the handset labelled
DISTRESS and press and hold the distress key for 5 seconds. After the 5 second
countdown the distress call is automatically sent on channel 70 and a loud alert will
be heard. The radio will automatically monitor for acknowledgement. The distress call
is re-transmitted at 3 – 4 minute intervals until either an acknowledgement is received
or the DSC mode is manually exited by pressing the 16/9 key. Whilst awaiting
acknowledgement on DSC channel 70 you can press the PTT button to communicate
with other vessels on VHF channel 16. When acknowledgement is received on DSC
channel 70 the radio automatically switches to channel 16, press PTT to talk to the
acknowledging station.
To send a VHF distress call:
1)
Make sure the radio is on
2) Select channel 16
3) Press and hold the transmit button
5) Clearly say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday”
6) Give vessel call sign and / or name
7) Give position and / or location of the vessel
8) Describe nature of emergency
9) Indicate number of people on board
10) Indicate intended action or requirement
11) Release transmit button
12) Wait 10 – 20 seconds, if there is no response repeat “Mayday” call.