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LISTEN V0:10 SQ:05 auto DISTRESS TX ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Step 6 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is..(repeat name of vessel 3 times) Press RAY240 LAST/ MENU MAYDAY..(name of vessel spoken once) 16/9 1/25 Hold SCAN WATCH MY POSITION IS..(latitude and longitude) or true bearing and distance from a known point).
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Step 1 16/9 V0:10 SQ:05 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY Step 2 This is..(name of vessel, spoken 3 times) MAYDAY..(name of vessel spoken once) Press RAY240 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 Hold MY POSITION IS..(latitude and longitude. SCAN WATCH or true bearing and distance from a known point - IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T GUESS).
1.2 What is DSC? ..................9 1.3 ATIS and Marcom-C mode ..............10 1.4 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system? ......11 1.5 How do I use the Ray240? ..............12 Chapter 2: Operations ..................17 2.1 Introduction ..................
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3.2 What’s in the box? ................42 3.3 Where should I install my radio? ............43 3.4 Typical installation ................46 3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? ..........47 3.6 How do I make the electrical connections? ...........49 3.7 How do I get position data? ..............51 3.8 Setting up the Ray240 ................52...
Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. CAUTION Compass safe distance The compass safe distance for any part of the Ray240 installation including transceiver, handset and speaker, measured in accordance with EN 60945, for the Ray240 is 0.9 m.
Purpose This handbook contains important information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the US and European versions of the Ray240 VHF radio, which is intended for light marine use and covers the following models: •E42001 Ray240 System - US and Canadian version.
Do not transmit when anyone is within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless they are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. Declaration of conformity Raymarine UK Limited hereby declare that the products to which this handbook relates comply with the appropriate requirements and provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
License. If your vessel does not require a license, you may obtain an MMSI by contacting either: BoatUS (www.boatus.com), or SeaTow (www.seatow.com). Once obtained, you can program the MMSI number into your Ray240 using the Menu Operation described in this handbook. Canada You can obtain an MMSI number from your nearest Industry Canada Office.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.
Chapter 1: General Information 1.1 What is the Ray240? The Ray240 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system, using a phone style handset to access and control all functions. It enables you to make digitally selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice calls using Channel 16.
When operating in ATIS mode, some of the Ray240 features are not available: • Use of DSC is not permitted in ATIS regions. You will be unable to make DSC distress and other types of digital selective call.
Marcom-C mode, you must contact your Raymarine dealer. For further information, please contact Raymarine technical support. 1.4 Can I use the Ray240 as part of an integrated system? Your Ray240 can send and receive position information, e.g. latitude and longitude, using either of the following protocols: •...
Front Back D6741_1 You can access all of the functions of the Ray240, with the exception of adjusting the active speaker volume, from the handset. The clearly marked buttons and alpha-numeric keypad make operation simple. The DISTRESS button can be found beneath a sliding cover on the back of the handset.
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moves the selected channel up or down, or scrolls 1. CHANNEL UP/DOWN through the menus. Press to access the menus, or to select a menu option. Press and hold to 2. MENU access the phone book. changes the transmitting power setting from 1 watt (low) to 25 watt 3.
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Which menu do I need? Intercom Hailer Auto Foghorn Manual Main Menu Add new entry Call Intercom/Hailer/Fog Position request Select name from list View Delete Phone book Clear Memory Distant Radio Sensitivity Local VHF Operations Frequency Group Canada International Call Urgency DSC Operations Call All Ships...
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What does the display tell me? The liquid crystal display (LCD) screen will give you the following information depending on which screen you choose to display: Channel in Channel list Frequency Active group channel Radio Time sensitivity INT 10:26 MEMORY MEMORY LOCAL INT 10:26 Memory mode...
Operations 2.1 Introduction This chapter shows you how to operate the controls of the Ray240 and use it to make the common Digital Selective Calling (DSC) calls. Using the radio is simple. All of the functions, except adjusting the active speaker volume are controlled from the handset.
How do I ..set the squelch? Use squelch to stop background static noise from the receiver. Press the right arrow to increase the squelch and the left arrow to decrease it. The optimum squelch setting is obtained by turning the squelch down until background noise is heard.
PRESS and HOLD this button to access the Private channels. Use the channel button to select the required Private channel. Note: This function is only available when International frequency group is selected. Private channels are enabled by your Raymarine dealer..monitor channels? Dual Watch (2 channels) PRESS this button to start the Dual Watch function.
How do I ..scan the channels? Non-priority scanning PRESS this button for non-priority scanning. The radio will scan the channels in sequence for activity, automatically tuning to a channel if activity is detected. Priority scanning PRESS and HOLD this button to start priority scanning. The radio scans the priority channel in between scanning each channel in sequence.
How do I ..navigate the menus? MENU PRESS this button to access the menus or to accept a menu option. CHANNEL UP/DOWN PRESS this button to scroll through the menu options. LAST/WX (PRIV) PRESS this button to return to the previous screen. PRSSS and hold to exit the Menu.
How do I ..use the Menu shortcuts? Press and hold to access the DSC Phone Book. For further information refer ..make an individual routine call? page 26 to - How do I PRESS to move the cursor bar to the last item on the current display. If the cursor is on the last item, the next page, if available, is shown.
2 screen appears on the other MENU SELECT BACK CANCEL handset Note: If the Ray240 is in standby mode, the handset used to activate the radio becomes the handset with station control.
Intercom/hailer/fog Intercom Phone Book HAILER VHF Operations DSC Operations EXIT EXIT STEP 4 STEP 3 INTERCOM CALLING... THEN RAY240 ..Station 2 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH EXIT When acknowledged PQRS WXYZ D6784_2 Note: The intercom function is only available when a second station is installed.
How do I ..add an entry to the DSC phone book? STEP 1 MAIN MENU Intercom/hailer/fog VHF Operations DSC Operations Phone Book EXIT STEP 3 STEP 2 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK - ADD << Add new entry >> Flying fox Name: Wave dancer Sun chaser...
STEP 7 STEP 6 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK ROUTINE CALL ACK WAITING FOR ACK from Flying fox CANCEL MUTE CANCEL STEP 8 Press THEN GPS OK RAY240 V0:10 LAST/ MENU Hold SQ:05 01.234N 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH 00.000W YOUR PQRS WXYZ...
STEP 5 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Calling group Make Group Call to My Group on Channel 06 CANCEL CANCEL CALL STEP 8 Press THEN GPS OK RAY240 V0:10 LAST/ MENU Hold SQ:05 01.234N 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH 00.000W YOUR PQRS...
Phone Book VHF Operations CANCEL CANCEL STEP 3 V0:10 SQ:05 STEP 4 ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS, ALL STATIONS Press RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or Hold LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH Call sign spoken 3 times)
How do I ..receive a distress call? An incoming DSC distress call will cause an audible alarm to sound and the display to flash. After 10 seconds the alarm volume rises to maximum unless muted by pressing the MUTE button. STEP 1 STEP 2 DISTRESS...
Call sending acknowledged Radio retunes to Channel 16 STEP 5 PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Press Station (spoken 3 times) RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or LAST/ MENU Hold 16/9 1/25...
Call sending acknowledged Radio retunes to Channel 16 STEP 5 PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN ALL STATIONS or individual Coast Guard Press Station (spoken 3 times) RAY240 THIS IS.. (MMSI number and Vessel name or LAST/ MENU Hold 16/9 1/25...
How do I ..make a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS Intercom/hailer/fog Call Phone Book Call all ships VHF Operations Position DSC Operations Position Request EXIT EXIT STEP 3 STEP 4 POSITION REQUEST POSITION REQUEST Enter the MMSI of the <<Input MMSI>>...
How do I ..respond to a position request? STEP 1 STEP 2 POSITION REQUEST POSITION REQUEST from from MMSI MMSI CANCEL MUTE CANCEL ANSWER D7185_2 STEP 7 Re-tunes to V0:10 working SQ:05 channel ..access the DSC call log? STEP 1 STEP 2 MAIN MENU DSC OPERATIONS...
2.7 Additional functions In addition to those already described in this chapter, the Ray240 has further functions that can be accessed from the Main menus. This section gives a brief description of these functions and what they do.
24 Fog warnings The Ray240 has in-built fog warning tones that an be transmitted through a hailer horn. These tones can be used in manual or automatic modes, but any volume adjustments will need to be made in manual mode before selecting automatic mode.
How do I ..set up the automatic fog signal? Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU IC/HAILER/FOG Intercom/hailer/fog INTERCOM VHF Operations HAILER DSC Operations FOGHORN Settings EXIT CANCEL Step 4 Step 3 AUTO FOG AUTO FOG OFF PWR MAKING WAY V0:10 SQ:05 PWR NOT MAKING WAY SAIL/FISHNG...
VHF Settings Radio Sensitivity Enables the receiving sensitivity of the Ray240 to be reduced in areas of high traffic to decrease unwanted reception. This is also known as local mode. Settings Handset Settings Enables you to adjust the following: •...
Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. D7166_1 Connections to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.
3.2 What’s in the box? You will find these items in the box: Active Gasket Mounting speaker bracket Transceiver 5 m extension cable Dust cover Vessel Name MMSI Number Call Sign Document No: 86088_1 Quick reference Power/NMEA/Hailer cable guide RAY 240 User Manual Stud (x2)
The compass safe distance for any part of the Ray240 installation including transceiver, handset and speaker, measured in accordance with EN 60945, for the Ray240 is 0.9 m. Before installing the Ray240 you should plan the installation, considering the following points:...
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• ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio before transmitting. • Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 1.5 meters (per OET Bulletin 65) for this system, assuming 25 watts output to an omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less.
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• as high as possible and free from obstruction for maximum range. VHF transmission is essentially line-of-sight. • if you have to extend the length of the co-axial cable between the antenna and the radio, use one that is designed for minimum power loss over the cable length.
NMEA Hailer horn Optional 2nd station VOL/PWR VOL/PWR Note: If you wish to connect your SeaTalk GPS antenna (e.g. RS125) directly to the Ray240 VHF you must ensure that the GPS antenna is also connected to a suitable power supply.
3.5 How much space does the Ray240 need? To help you plan the installation of your Ray240 and its associated components the dimensions are: Transceiver Unit 273 mm (10.75 in) 67 mm (2.64 in) A 50 mm air space should be left around the transceiver when installed to enable airflow and ventilation for cooling the heatsink.
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Handset and Cradle RAY240 LAST/ MENU 16/9 1/25 SCAN WATCH PQRS WXYZ D6818-1 99.5 mm (3.9 in) 46 mm (1.8 in)
NMEA In + Blue NMEA In - Raymarine recommends that unused connections have the tinned ends removed and the tails are taped back to the main cable sheath. For optimal installation, use screened cables throughout, ensuring that the screen connection is continuous.
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The Ray240 base transceiver does not have an ON/OFF switch. It is therefore strongly recommended that your radio is connected to the boat’s power supply through a dedicated power breaker to avoid unnecessary drain on the electrical system when your boat is not in use.
You should connect the White and Blue (NMEA + and -) wires of the combined cable to the output wires of the positioning device using a suitable connector block. The following sentences are used by the Ray240: • Receive - GGA, GLL,GNS, RMC, ZDA. • Transmit - DSC, DSE For specific instructions on how to connect your particular GPS, refer to the handbook which came with that device.
3.8 Setting up the Ray240 How do I ..enter my boat’s MMSI number? Have your MMSI number ready before you start Step 2 Step 1 MAIN MENU SETTINGS Intercom/hailer/fog Handset VHF Operations Display DSC Operations DSC Operations Settings ATIS...
Step 5 MY ATIS MY ATIS STORED OK 2nd input ATIS CANCEL CANCEL D7157_1 Notes: (1) This procedure is only applicable to the European version of the Ray240. (2) When using ATIS you cannot use DSC, Watch or Scan features.
4.2 What maintenance can I do? The Ray240 has no user serviceable parts or adjustments. Never remove the cover or attempt to service the product. Your attention to a few basic points should ensure many years of service: •...
Check GPS is switched on and shown received from GPS connected to the radio. Check units are interfaced correctly. Power cycle the Ray240 VHF 4.4 How do I get technical support? To get Technical Support Complete product information and interactive help is available at: www.raymarine.com...
Appendix 5: VHF Channels Appendix 5: VHF Channels U.S. Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 01A 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area. 03A 156.150 156.150 U.S. Government only 05A 156.250 156.250 Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.
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XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 21A 157.050 157.050 U.S. Coast Guard only 22A 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broad- casts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16. 23A 157.150 157.150 U.S. Coast Guard only 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.300 161.900...
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 80A 157.025 157.025 Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only 81A 157.075 157.075 U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations. 82A 157.125 157.125 U.S. Government only 83A 157.175 157.175 U.S. Coast Guard only 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.275 161.875...
Canadian Marine VHF Channels and Frequencies XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.050 160.650 PC Public Correspondence 156.100 160.700 PC Public Correspondence 156.150 160.750 PC Public Correspondence 04A 156.200 156.200 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue 04A 156.200 156.200 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only...
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages. 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power.
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XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 157.350 161.950 AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 157.400 162.000 PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence 162.000 AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service. 156.025 160.625 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only.
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.425 156.425 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs. 156.475 156.475 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non-commercial except EC 156.475 156.475 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only.
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XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 82A 157.125 157.125 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only. 82A 157.125 157.125 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas. 157.175 161.775 PC Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard use only.
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels International Marine VHF Channels & Frequencies XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.250 160.850...
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XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 156.075 160.675...
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 157.125 161.725 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.175 161.775 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.225 161.825 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.275 161.875 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.325 161.925 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 157.375 157.375...
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Denmark, Finland, Norway & Fishing Boat Sweden Fishing Boat Fishing Boat These National channels have been allocated for the specific use within those countries listed. To use them you must have the appropriate license and your Ray240 must be programmed...
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Appendix 5: VHF Channels by an authorized Raymarine dealer to use the national channels that are approved for your country.
Appendix 6: Technical specification Appendix 6: Technical specification Transmitter Channels All available US, International and Canadian VHF Marine Band Frequency Stability ± 1.5 kHz Frequency Range 155.000 - 165.000 MHz Channel Spacing 25 kHz Power Output 25 W / 1 W Modulation Frequency modulation Modulation Audio Response...
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Audio Output (active speaker) Audio distortion < 5% Hum & Noise in Audio < -40 dB Hailer Output - 4 Ohms - 8 Ohms Operating requirements Input Voltage 12V nominal (10.8 to 15.6) Current consumption (single handset system) Receive 400 mA Standby 110 mA Current 25W @ 13.8V transmit...
Appendix 7: Hints and Tips Appendix 7: Hints and Tips Phonetic Alphabet To help make call letters more clearly understood, and to assist in spelling out similar sounding or unfamiliar word, radiotelephone users employ the international phonetic alphabet. ALPHA NOVEMBER BRAVO OSCAR CHARLIE...
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Prowords Prowords can be used to simplify and speed up radio communications. Proword Meaning ACKNOWLEDGE Have you received and understood? CONFIRM My version is..is that correct? An error has been made; the correct version CORRECTION is..I SAY AGAIN I repeat..
Appendix 8: List Of Abbreviations Appendix 8: List Of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Amperes ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System Decibels Direct Current Digital Selective Calling DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Energy Federal Communications Commission GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Global Positioning System Hertz Kilo Hertz...
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Abbreviation Meaning United Kingdom Volts Very High Frequency...