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Section 1
1.1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Raymarine's RAY215E marine
radiotelephone. This handbook describes the physical and functional
characteristics of the radiotelephone.
The RAY215E is a microprocessor-controlled, digitally synthesized,
compact transceiver that provides reliable simplex and semi-duplex (two-
frequency) communications. The RAY215E provides two-way
communications on Marine channels and up to 10 private channels.
The RAY215E can transmit and receive on all available International
marine VHF radiotelephone channels. With a software upgrade, the
RAY215E can also communicate on the US channel set. Refer to the of
Frequency Tables in Section 6, which list all marine VHF channels
available in your RAY215E. You should familiarize yourself with these
tables to ensure proper channel usage.
1.2
Equipment Features
The RAY215E is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation
with excellent reliability. The important built-in features of the equipment
are listed below.
• Exclusive circuit that automatically selects Channel 16 when the radio
is turned on
• Dedicated key for switching to Channel 16 when using another channel
• Waterproof to CFR-46 standard for Base Station
• Waterproof to JIS-7 standard for Minimum Function Handset and
Optional Full Function Handset
• Full Class "D" DSC functionality (when using optional Full Function
Handset)
• Dedicated DISTRESS key on back of handset, with spring loaded
protective cover (DSC functions require Full Function Handset)
• All Scan and Memory Scan features
• ATIS operation
• Private Channels (requires license)
• Multi-Call operation
• Dual/Tri-Watch Monitor modes
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