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General Description
FULL FUNCTION HANDSET DISPLAY
DSC DISTRESS CALL
Press PTT to speak with the acknowledging station on channel 16.
When a response is received, the LCD scrolls a message that the DISTRESS has been acknowledged,
along with the sending station's MMSI number or nickname. The message and alert are repeated until
the CLR key is pressed.
1. Press
and hold
the DISTRESS key.
dSr
flashes and
DSC
illuminates on display.
Lift the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the handset.
Specifying the Type of Distress (OPTIONAL)
1. Press
and release
the DISTRESS key.
dSr
flashes and
DSC
illuminates on display.
2. Use the SQ UP and SQ DOWN keys to select the type of distress.
3. Press
and hold
the DISTRESS key to send.
Without Specifying the Type of Distress (QUICK)
OR
DSC ALL SHIPS CALL
Press the ALL SHIP key. Press the SQ UP/DOWN keys to switch between ROUTINE, SAFETY, and URGENCY.
Press the ENT key to submit your selection. The prompt RECONFIRM is displayed. Press the ENT key
to confirm.
Press and release PTT to transmit the ALL SHIPS call. The radio switches to Channel 16.
Makes a DSC call to All Ships in the area when assistance is needed but the ship is not in distress. Select
between ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, or URGENCY for assistance when life is not
in immediate danger.
Press PTT to converse with receiving stations on Channel 16.
Three-digit, Seven-segment Display
- shows the channel number or state of the radio.
Nine-digit Dot-matrix Display
- shows alphanumeric messages, modes, and
functional status of the radio.
NMEA
Receiving valid SeaTalk or NMEA position data.
FUNC
FUNC key has been pressed.
WX
Radio in Weather Channel mode.
TX
Radio in Transmit mode.
CAN
Canadian Frequency Group selected.
US
US Frequency Group selected.
Volume Level
Squelch Level
Indicators
Illuminate during the following conditions:
INT
International Frequency Group selected.
1W
1 Watt Power Transmission mode.
DESENS
Desensitized (local) Receiving mode.
MEM
Active channel is stored in memory.
SCAN
Radio in Scan mode.
DSC
DSC call mode; DSC log or DSC menu active.
Indicators
SQ UP/
DOWN
PRESS &
RELEASE
LIFT
DOOR
—
PRESS
& HOLD
LIFT
DOOR
—
Press and release CLR to mute the alert tone. This does not interrupt the Distress Call.
RELEASE
DISTRESS
HOLD
DISTRESS
—
SQ
SCROLL
PTT
5
4
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
Continue to hold the DISTRESS key for a 5 second countdown. Release the DISTRESS key after the
countdown has completed and RELEASE appears on the dot matrix display. The unit sounds a loud alert
tone, monitors for acknowledgement on channel 70, and switches to channel 16 for voice
communications.
Switches between the Working Channel
and the Priority Channel. Pressing and
holding for 2 seconds alternates the
Priority Channel between 16 and 9.
Initiates the Dual-Watch monitor mode.
Pressing FUNC + MON/TRI starts the Tri-
Watch monitor mode.
Alternately inputs a 1 or a space
character. Pressing FUNC + 1/MEM
enters the currently indicated channel
number into memory or, if the indicated
channel has already been stored, deletes
that channel from memory.
Alternately inputs the characters 4, G, H,
and I. Pressing FUNC + 4/INT switches
between the US, Canadian, and
International frequency groups.
Alternately inputs the characters 7, P, Q,
R, and S. Pressing FUNC + 7/D/L switches
receiver sensitivity between Distant (full)
and Local (attenuated) modes.
Inputs an asterisk (*) character. The HAIL
function does not pertain to the RAY215.
Performs the Enter function. Confirms
and implements input actions. Pressing
FUNC + ENT/MENU initiates Menu mode.
Changes the sound volume of the
handset.
Alternately inputs the characters 2, A, B,
and C. Pressing FUNC + 2/SCAN toggles
ON and OFF the Scan mode.
Alternately inputs the characters 5, J, K,
and L.
Alternately inputs the characters 8, T, U,
and V.
Inputs the number 0. Pressing FUNC +
0/IC toggles ON and OFF the Intercom
mode, which enables conversation
between the handset and the base
station.
Exits the current mode and reverts to the
last used mode or normal operation. Also
used to clear any alphanumeric inputs,
one at a time, in the order that they were
entered. Pressing FUNC + CLR/LOG turns
ON and OFF the Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) Log.
Increases or decreases the squelch
sensitivity. Also used as a scroll key for
selecting menu items and other settings.
Alternately inputs the characters 3, D, E,
and F. The CELL function does not
pertain to the RAY 215.
Alternately inputs the characters 6, M, N,
and O. Pressing FUNC + 6/WX switches
between the Working Channel and the
Weather Channel.
Alternately inputs the characters 9, W, X,
Y, and Z. Pressing FUNC + 9/1/25
switches the transmission power
between 1W and 25W. Press while
holding PTT to override the 1W output
setting at certain frequencies.
Inputs the # character. The FOG function
does not pertain to the RAY 215.
Initiates the Function mode and activates
the FUNC indicator in the LCD display.
The next key pressed determines the
function selected. Pressing this key twice
starts Dimmer mode, which adjusts the
brightness of the LCD's backlight.
TRI
MEM
INT
D/L
HAIL
MENU
VOL
SCAN
IC
LOG
SQ
SCROLL
CELL
WX
1/25
FOG
DIM
POWER
Switches to DSC Individual Ships Call
mode for initiating ship-to-ship or ship-
to-shore calls using a specific MMSI
number.
Switches to the All Ships Call mode for
Safety and Urgency transmissions.
RAY215 Full Function Handset
D6004-1
POWER
TRI
MEM
INT
D/L
HAIL
VOL
SQ
SCROLL
SCAN
1/25
FOG
IC
LOG
DIM
MENU
WX
CELL
