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Raymarine Ray218 User Manual

Raymarine Ray218
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Ray218 & Ray55
Marine VHF Radio
Owner’s Handbook
Document number: 81278-3
Date: April 2007

Table of Contents

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Raymarine Ray218 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRaymarine
ModelRay218
CategoryMarine Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure

Provides guidelines for antenna mounting to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Explains the DSC functionality and its importance for distress calls.

Chapter 2: Installation

2.2 Planning the Installation

Offers guidance on selecting an appropriate location for mounting the transceiver.

2.3 Cable Connections

Details how to connect various cables for power, NMEA, speaker, etc.

Chapter 3: General Operations

3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs

Explains the function of keys and knobs on the transceiver and microphone.

Microphone Keys

Details the functions of individual keys on the microphone.

Transceiver Controls

Describes the function of the CH/OK, PWR/VOL, and SQ knobs.

Transceiver Push Keys

Explains the functions of the push buttons on the transceiver.

3.2 Transceiver LCD

Explains the various indicators and data displayed on the transceiver's LCD screen.

Chapter 4: Menu Settings

Scan Mode

Explains how the radio scans channels for transmissions.

Setting the Power Output (HI/LO)

Guides on adjusting transmission power between high and low.

Overriding the Low Output Power Restriction

Explains how to temporarily override low power restrictions on specific channels.

Using the Watch Modes

Covers Dual Watch and Tri Watch modes for monitoring channels.

4.3 Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom

Covers operations of the hailer, fog horn, and intercom features.

4.4 GPS/Time Setup

Covers setting up GPS position and time information.

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

5.2 Distress Calls

Covers sending and receiving distress calls.

Sending a Distress Call

Guides on initiating distress calls.

Undesignated (Quick) Distress Call

Explains sending a distress call without specifying its nature.

Designated Distress Call

Guides on sending a distress call with a specified nature.

Receiving a Distress Call

Explains how the radio receives and alerts for distress calls.

5.3 DSC Phonebook

Covers managing contact entries for DSC calls.

Adding a new Entry

Guides on adding new contacts to the phonebook.

5.4 Individual Calls

Covers making and receiving individual DSC calls.

Transmitting an Individual Call

Guides on initiating individual DSC calls.

Receiving Individual Calls

Explains how the radio handles incoming individual DSC calls.

5.5 Group Calls

Covers making and receiving group DSC calls.

Group MMSI Setup

Guides on programming group MMSI IDs and names.

Transmitting a Group Call

Guides on making group calls.

Receiving Group Calls

Explains how the radio handles incoming group DSC calls.

5.6 All Ships Calls

Covers sending and receiving all ships DSC calls.

Transmitting an All Ships Call

Guides on making urgency or safety all ships calls.

Receiving an All Ships Call

Explains how the radio handles incoming all ships calls.

5.7 Position Request

Covers requesting and sending GPS position information.

Specifying the Target Vessel

Guides on selecting the recipient for a position request.

5.8 Received Calls (Logs)

Explains how the radio logs received DSC calls.

5.9 DSC Setup

Covers configuring DSC settings like MMSI ID and auto channel change.

My MMSI ID

Explains how to enter and store the radio's MMSI number.

Automatic Channel Changing for Incoming Calls

Details enabling/disabling automatic channel changes for calls.

Position Reply

Explains how the radio responds to GPS position requests.

Appendix D: Channel List

U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies

Lists US VHF channels, frequencies, and their uses.

Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies

Lists Canadian VHF channels, frequencies, and uses.

International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies

Lists international VHF channels, frequencies, and uses.

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