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9. Soft Keys
These multifunction keys change according to context, such as to navigate
through menus or to make menu selections. Press to select the corresponding
function as identified by the on-screen label.
Transceiver Push Keys
10. HAILER / INTCM (Ray218E only)
Press and release to access the hailer horn to make voice announcements or
sound various fog horn tones. Press and hold for 3 seconds to use the intercom
feature to communicate with a secondary station. Requires an optional Raymic
second station.
This key is only available with the Ray218E.
11. MENU/DSC
Press and release this key to select Menu Mode, which is used to set up the radio.
Menu operations are fully described in Chapter 4.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter DSC Call Mode, which is used for making
DSC Calls and viewing the DSC Call Logs and the DSC Call Phonebook.
A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is required to operate the DSC
equipment in this radio. This number directs DSC calls directly to your radio, much
like a telephone number. You can program the MMSI number yourself one time
only using the operation described in “My MMSI ID“ on page 96. Otherwise, your
Raymarine dealer can program or change the number for you.
Full details on DSC call operation are described in Chapter 5.
12. CLEAR
Press and release to terminate a function and return to the last-used channel.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to select the Weather mode (if available).
13. 16/
PLUS
Use this key to switch to the priority channel or to change the value of the
Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel.
14. DISTRESS
Push up the spring-loaded cover and press this key to make a DSC Distress Call.
Instructions for making a Distress Call are described in Section 5.2.
