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Raymarine RAY101 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Ray101
Handheld VHF
Marine Radio
Owner's Handbook
Document number: 81229-3
Date: January 2005

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  • Page 1 Ray101 Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81229-3 Date: January 2005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Accuracy ..................7 Warranty ......................7 Important Information ..................8 Safety Warnings ....................8 EMC Conformance ..................9 Raymarine Products and Services ..............10 Chapter 1: General Information ...............11 1.1 Introduction ..................11 1.2 Features ....................11 1.3 Licensing Requirements ............... 12 Chapter 2: Installation ..................15...
  • Page 4 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 3.2 LCD Display ..................26 1. (TX) Transmitting ................26 2. (RX) Receiving ..................26 3. (USER) Favorite Channel Mode ............26 4. (SAVED) Memory Mode ..............27 5. (P) Priority Mode ................27 6. (SCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan .........27 7. (U I C) Channel Set ................27 8.
  • Page 5 4.16 USER Channel Mode ................44 4.17 Resetting Factory Defaults ..............45 Chapter 5: Customer Service ................47 5.1 How to Contact Raymarine ..............47 On the Internet ..................47 Customer Support ................47 Accessories and Parts ..............47 Technical Support ................48 Product Repair and Service ............
  • Page 6 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 7: About This Handbook

    Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in...

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Important Information Safety Warnings CAUTION: Navigation Aid This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgments.

  • Page 9: Emc Conformance

    RBRC at 1-800-822-8837 or point your web browser to: www.rbrc.com EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but correct installation and use is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 10: Raymarine Products And Services

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Raymarine Products and Services Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. For information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the following: United States Raymarine, Inc.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: General Information

    This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radio. The Ray101 provides communications on all US, Canadian and International marine channels and receives ten weather channels. Refer to the Frequency Tables in Appendix B, which list all marine VHF channels available in the radio.

  • Page 12: Licensing Requirements

    This device complies with Parts 15 and 80 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine, Incorporated could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the operator’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 13 Canada, KIA OC8 The following information about the radio is required to complete the license application: Industry Canada Certification Number IC: 4069A-RAY101 FCC Type Number PJ5RAY101 FCC Type Accepted Parts 15 and 80 Output Power 1 watt (low) & 5 watts (high) Modulation 16FE (FM) Frequency Range 156.025-157.425...
  • Page 14 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    It is also good practice to save the carton and the interior packing material in the event you must return the unit to the factory. Equipment Supplied The following is a list of materials supplied with the Ray101: Table 2-1: Supplied Components Part Number Description...

  • Page 16: Using The Belt Clip

    2.3 Using the Belt Clip ➤ To attach the radio to the belt clip: Slip the Ray101 onto the belt clip so that the adapter button on the rear of the radio locks into the bottom of the slot on the belt clip. ➤...

  • Page 17: Battery Tray

    1. Lift the fastener at the base of the unit and rotate counterclockwise ¼ turn to the UNLOCK position. 2. While holding the Ray101 in one hand, use the other hand to push the battery tray downward and then away to separate it from the back of the radio.
  • Page 18 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Battery Type Switch (under battery cover) 5. Noting the proper orientation, install the AA cells in three rows of two batter- ies each. 6. Replace the battery tray cover. WARNING: Alkaline Battery Use When Alkaline cells are used, do not place radio in Charger unless Charge Switch on radio is set to ALKALINE.

  • Page 19: Charging Rechargeable Ni-Mh Cells

    Chapter 2: Installation Charging Rechargeable Ni-MH Cells The Ni-MH batteries must be charged with the radio powered off for at least 24 hours before initial use. To charge the batteries: 1. Insert the radio with the battery tray attached into the Ni-MH charger unit.

  • Page 20: Charger Led

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Charger LED The following describes status of the charger’s LED when it is receiving voltage from the adapter: LED Color Status • Batteries are charging (fast charge) AMBER/ • Input power is too low and the charger has turned off, or ORANGE •...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Chapter 2: Installation Note: Purchase an additional battery tray and extra batteries so that you will always have spare charged batteries available. Storage It is normal for any battery cell to lose charge even when it is not being used. Before storing the radio for 6 months or more: •...
  • Page 22 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs Several of the keys on the front panel of the base station serve multiple purposes. For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing and releasing that key.

  • Page 24: Rotary Keys

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Rotary Keys Key Name Function 1. PWR/VOL Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level 2. SQ Adjust squelch threshold level Push Keys Key Name Press & Release (<3 sec) Press & Hold (>3 sec) 3.

  • Page 25: Up/Down

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 4. UP/DOWN Use the arrow keys to change the current channel number. Press and hold for rapid channel changing. 5. Backlight / Keylock Press and release this key to toggle on and off the display’s backlight. Press and hold to toggle the keylock function, which protects the radio from any keypad entry.

  • Page 26: Lcd Display

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 3.2 LCD Display The following describes the functional characters on the Ray101’s LCD. D6699-2 1. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. 2. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. If the radio receives a signal but...

  • Page 27: Saved) Memory Mode

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 4. (SAVED) Memory Mode Indicates the current channel has been saved in memory. Appears during Saved Scan mode. Only saved channels are scanned during USER mode. 5. (P) Priority Mode P appears during Priority Mode, when the 16/9 key is pressed. Also appears with PSCAN during Priority Scan mode.

  • Page 28: Keylock

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Keylock Indicates the radio is protected from any keypad entry except for PTT and the backlight function. 13. Indicators Indicates special conditions: (WX) Weather Channel Weather channel mode is active. US and Canada only. (ALERT) Weather Alert A weather alert is being received.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Operating The Radio

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF Turn the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks. When the unit powers up in Normal mode it: 1. Beeps, illuminates the backlight at full brightness, and displays all segments and indicators for 2 seconds.

  • Page 30: Setting The Squelch

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 4.3 Setting the Squelch The Squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise. To properly set the squelch, rotate the SQ knob counterclockwise until noise is heard.

  • Page 31: Overriding The Low Output Power Restriction (Us Only)

    4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. The Ray101 is programmed to receive10 NOAA weather channels and sound an alarm if a weather alert is received.

  • Page 32: Weather Alert Operation

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Press and release the WX/BAND key again to return to normal operation. Note: 1. Weather broadcasts can only be heard in the North America. 2. During Weather mode, the PTT, SCAN/SAVE and HI/LO / USER keys are dis- abled and an error beep sounds if pressed.

  • Page 33: Setting The Frequency Band

    Weather Alert mode. 4.8 Selecting Priority Mode The Ray101 provides you with a dedicated key for selecting Priority Mode, which instantly switches the radio to Priority Channel 16 at high power. If not already tuned to the Priority Channel 16, press and release the 16/9 key to place the radio into Priority Mode.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Secondary Priority Channel

    4.9 Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel The Ray101 enables you to program the 16/9 key to switch to a Secondary Priority Channel. The default is CH 9. If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/9 key for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority Channel at high power.

  • Page 35: Transmitting

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.10 Transmitting Press and hold the Push-To-Talk ( PTT ) key to transmit on the selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears while transmitting. The radio is equipped with a timeout timer as per regulatory requirements. After has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and the radio automatically returns to receive mode.

  • Page 36: Turning On The Backlight

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 4.11 Turning On the Backlight To toggle the display’s Backlight ON or OFF, press and release the key. When the Backlight setting is enabled, any key press except PTT turns on the backlight for 5 seconds. If a key is pressed within the time frame, the time out is reset.

  • Page 37: Using The Scan Modes

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.13 Using the Scan Modes The RAY101 is equipped with three types of scan options: All Scan, Saved (Memory) Scan and Priority Scan. If there are no channels in memory, the default is All Scan.

  • Page 38: Saved (Memory) Scan

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio In All Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence, assuming no channels have been stored in memory. After the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats. All Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left.

  • Page 39: Priority All Scan

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio Priority All Scan Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while All Scan is active to initiate Priority Scan. During Priority Scan, the PSCAN indicator appears on the LCD. Priority Scan searches for activity on all channels but alternates scanning the Priority Channel 16 after each channel.

  • Page 40: Priority Saved Scan

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Priority Saved Scan Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key while Saved Scan is active to initiate Priority Saved Scan. The PSCAN and SAVED indicators appear on the LCD. Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.14 Adding Channels to Memory The Ray101 can store any channel except the weather channels. The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode. ➤ To add channels to memory: 1. During normal operation mode, use the UP/DOWN key to select the desired channel for programming.

  • Page 42: Using The Monitor Modes

    The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other user- selected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is detected on a monitored channel. The Ray101 is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch.

  • Page 43: Tri Watch

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio Tri Watch Press and hold the DW/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate Tri Watch mode. The TRI indicator appears on the LCD. Tri Watch monitors in cycle Channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Secondary Priority Channel.

  • Page 44: User Channel Mode

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 4.16 USER Channel Mode Press and hold the HI/LO / USER key while in normal operation mode to enter User Mode. The USER and SAVED indicators appear. USER Channel Mode displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, which enables you to easily use your favorite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels during a scan.

  • Page 45: Resetting Factory Defaults

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.17 Resetting Factory Defaults You can reset many radio settings back to their factory defaults: • Erase any channels stored in memory • Return to US channels, if another mode is selected • Turn OFF the Weather Alert setting, if active •...
  • Page 46 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Customer Service

    If the answer you are seeking is not available, click the Ask Raymarine tab to submit your own question to our technical support staff, who will reply to you by e-mail.

  • Page 48: Technical Support

    Internet. Point your browser to and click on the Customer Support link. From there, select Find Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab. Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications General Size (H x W x D) 5.55”(141mm) x 2.4” (61mm) x 1.69” (43mm) without antenna Weight 12.8 oz (0.36 kg) Power Source 7.2V DC (6 x AA Alkaline or AA Ni-MH Batteries) Environmental: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Range: +5°F to 131°F (-15°C to +55°C)
  • Page 50 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Scan Time per Channel 200 ms Speaker Jack output 1.8 V (8ohm load @ max vol) Current Drain at: Max Audio Power 200 mA Standby 40 mA Transmitter RF Power: 5 W ± 0.5 Hi Mode 1 W ±...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Channel List

    Appendix B: Channel List Appendix B: Channel List U.S. VHF Marine Radio 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.
  • Page 52 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 22A 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. 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...
  • Page 53 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 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 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator)

  • Page 54: Canadian Vhf Marine Radio Channels And Frequencies

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Canadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence 04A 156.200 156.200 Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue 04A 156.200...
  • Page 55 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.750 156.750 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications. 156.800 156.800 All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling 156.850 156.850...
  • Page 56 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.025 160.625 Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 61A 156.075 156.075 Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 156.125 156.125 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only.
  • Page 57 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.575 156.575 Intership, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs on the East Coast and on Lake Winnipeg. 156.625 156.625 EC, PC Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.
  • Page 58 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 157.275 161.875 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 157.325 161.925 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 157.375 161.975 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 157.425 162.025 AC, GL, NL...

  • Page 59: International Vhf Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies

    Appendix B: Channel List International VHF Marine Radio 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...
  • Page 60 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 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...
  • Page 61 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 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 Port Operations and Ship Movement...

  • Page 62: Wx Channels (North America Only)

    Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio WX Channels (North America only) Weather Frequency Channel in MHz WX 1 162.550 WX 2 162.400 WX 3 162.475 WX 4 162.425 WX 5 162.450 WX 6 162.500 WX 7 162.525 WX 8 161.650 WX 9 161.775...

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Glossary

    Appendix C: Glossary Appendix C: Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels. Canadian Channels Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada. Channel selection key Dual Watch A feature that monitors the Priority Channel 16 while working on another channel.
  • Page 64 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Term Meaning Volume key Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). Weather Band key Working Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.

  • Page 65: Index

    US channels 51 Indicator 28 WX channels 62 Backlight 25, 36 Glossary 63 BAND function 33 Battery 16 Help from Raymarine 47 Charging 19 HI/LO / USER key 25 Level indicator 27 HI/LO indicator 28 Tray 17 HI/LOW power selection 25, 30...
  • Page 66 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Memory 40 US channels 51 Monitor modes 42, 43 USER Channel Mode 25, 44 USER indicator 26 Power 24 Power ON/OFF 29 Volume 29 Power selection 30 Priority Channel 33 Warning 8 Priority Mode 27, 33...

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