3.3.3 Hail Mode
The mode keys are used to select one of the four operating modes. They are HAIL,
FOG, AUX or INTC.
To operate the RAY 430 as a loudhailer, proceed as follows:
1) Press the [HAIL] key.
After pressing the [HAIL] key, the HAIL mode is selected and “HAILER” appears on
the LCD display in the operating mode window. In general, “Hailing” is normally
performed using the forward hailing horn speaker. However, you can select the AFT
horn speaker (if connected) or “Both” or “All” speakers (which includes intercoms) for
general ships announcements.
2) Press the desired speaker key to select the FWD, AFT, BOTH or ALL positions as
required for your particular application. Your selection appears in the speaker station
window on the top right of the LCD display.
3) Press the microphone’s PTT button and speak into the microphone. Now, adjust the
HAIL volume as required using the Hail knob.
In HAIL mode, upon pressing the microphone [PTT] button, “TALK” appears in the
speaker window. Your voice signal is amplified through the microphone and is sent to
the selected external speaker(s).
Releasing the microphone [PTT] button, “TALK” disappears from the speaker station
display window and the speaker station name re-appears.
3.3.4 Intercom Operation
In general, the intercom mode is used to communicate with one of the intercom stations
installed on the vessel. So if intercom operation is desired, you must first:
1. Press the [IC] key. “INTRCOM” will appear on the LCD display in the operating
mode window.
2. Set the STATION ([IC 1/2], [IC3/4]) key to the desired intercom station.
Selection of the desired intercom station by pressing the appropriate station key is the
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