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Raymarine Ray101 Owner's Handbook Manual

Raymarine Ray101 Owner's Handbook Manual

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81229_1.book Page i Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM
Ray101
Handheld

VHF Radio

Owner's
Handbook
Document number: 81229_1
Date: November 2003

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  • Page 1: Vhf Radio

    81229_1.book Page i Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81229_1 Date: November 2003...
  • Page 2 81229_1.book Page ii Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM...

  • Page 3: 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...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Do not recharge batteries if physically deformed or leaking. 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 5 81229_1.book Page v Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 6 81229_1.book Page vi Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    81229_1.book Page vii Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Contents Safety Warnings ..................iv EMC Conformance ................. iv Chapter 1: General Information .................1 1.1 Introduction ..................1 1.2 Features .................... 1 1.3 Licensing Requirements ..............2 Chapter 2: Installation ..................5 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ..............
  • Page 8 81229_1.book Page viii Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM viii Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 9 Channel Number ..............13 10. Battery Level ................. 13 11. Keylock ................13 12. Indicators ................14 13. Signal Strength ..............14 Chapter 4: Operations ..................15 4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF .............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: General Information

    You should familiarize yourself with these tables as you are responsible for using the proper channels. 1.2Features The Ray101 is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray101 features: •Waterproof to IPX-7 standard •Saved-channels Scan and Priority Scan •Dual/Tri Watch Monitor modes...

  • Page 10: Licensing Requirements

    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 11 81229_1.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 1: General Information Operator License An Operator License is not required to operate a VHF Marine Radio within US territorial waters. However, a license is required to operate the radio if you dock in a foreign port (including Canada and Mexico) or leave a foreign port to dock in a U.S.
  • Page 12 81229_1.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 13: 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...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Belt Clip

    1. Using a coin or flat blade screwdriver, turn the screw at the base of the unit counterclockwise1/4 turn to the UNLOCK position. 2. While holding the Ray101 in one hand, use the other hand to push the bat- tery tray downward and then away to separate it from the back of the...
  • Page 15 81229_1.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 2: Installation Attach Remove Figure 2-1: Removing and Attaching the Battery Tray 3. Lift up the tab located on the center right side of the battery tray cover and remove it from the battery tray. 4.

  • Page 16: Charging Rechargeable Nimh Cells

    81229_1.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 5. Noting the proper orientation, install the AA cells in three rows of two batteries each. 6. Replace the battery tray cover. WARNING: Be sure to set the Battery Type switch to the ALKALINE position before operating the radio with alkaline batteries.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    For the most part, the function indicated on the first line of the key is accessed by pressing and releasing that key. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for three seconds. Figure 3-1: Ray101 Keys Layout...

  • Page 18: Rotary Keys

    81229_1.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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 &...

  • Page 19: Up/Down

    81229_1.book Page 11 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 3: Getting Started 4. UP/DOWN Use the arrow keys to change the current channel number. 5. Backlight / Keylock Use this key to toggle ON or OFF the display’s backlight and the keylock function, which protects the radio from any keypad entry.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display

    81229_1.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 3.2 LCD Display The following describes the functional characters on the Ray101’s LCD. Figure 3-2: Ray101 LCD Layout 1. (TX) Transmitting Indicates the PTT is being depressed and the radio is transmitting.

  • Page 21: Saved) Memory Mode

    81229_1.book Page 13 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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. (PSCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan PSCAN appears during Priority Scan mode.

  • Page 22: Indicators

    81229_1.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 12. 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. US and Canada only.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Operations

    81229_1.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations Chapter 4: Operations 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 seg- ments and indicators for 2 seconds.

  • Page 24: Setting The Squelch

    81229_1.book Page 16 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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.

  • Page 25: Overriding The Low Output Power Restriction

    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. Press and release the WX/BAND key to enter Weather mode. The WX indicator appears.

  • Page 26: Weather Alert Operation

    81229_1.book Page 18 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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 US and Canada. 2. During Weather mode, the PTT, SCAN/SAVE, DW/TRI and HL/USER keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed.

  • Page 27: Setting The Frequency Band

    81229_1.book Page 19 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 4.7 Setting the Frequency Band The Ray101 can transmit and receive on all available US, Canadian and International marine VHF radiotelephone channels. Press and hold the WX/BAND key for greater than 3 seconds while in normal operation mode to alternate between the International, US and Canadian channel sets.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Secondary Priority Channel

    81229_1.book Page 20 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Selecting the Secondary Priority Channel The Ray101E enables you to program the 16/9 key to store a Secondary Priority Channel. The default is CH 9. If on a working channel, press and hold the 16/ 9 for greater than 3 seconds to switch to the Secondary Priority Channel at high power.

  • Page 29: Transmitting

    81229_1.book Page 21 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 4.10 Transmitting Press and hold the Press-to-talk (PTT) key to transmit on the selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears during transmission. The radio is equipped with a timeout timer in the event of a stuck key. After PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and the radio automatically returns to receive mode.

  • Page 30: Turning On The Backlight

    81229_1.book Page 22 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Scan Modes

    81229_1.book Page 23 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 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 32: Saved (Memory) Scan

    81229_1.book Page 24 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during All Scan. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is halted to broadcast the Weather Alert message.

  • Page 33: Priority All Scan

    81229_1.book Page 25 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 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 34: Priority Saved Scan

    81229_1.book Page 26 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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.

  • Page 35: Adding Channels To Memory

    81229_1.book Page 27 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 4.14 Adding Channels to Memory The Ray101 can store any channel. The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory) Scan mode. To Add Channels to Memory 1.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Tri Watch

    81229_1.book Page 29 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 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 38: User Channel Mode

    81229_1.book Page 30 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 4.16 USER Channel Mode Press and hold the HL/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 39: Resetting Factory Defaults

    81229_1.book Page 31 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 4: Operations 4.17 Resetting Factory Defaults You can reset many radio settings back to their factory defaults: • Erase any channels stored in memory • Turn OFF the backlight • Return to US channels, if another mode is selected •...
  • Page 40 81229_1.book Page 32 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 41: Appendix A:specifications

    81229_1.book Page 33 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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 12.6 oz (357g) Power Source 7.2V DC (6 x AA Alkaline or AA Ni-MH Batteries) Environmental: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Range:...
  • Page 42 81229_1.book Page 34 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Audio Distortion <5% Audio Response +1/-3dB from true 6dB de-empha- sis from 300 to 2500 Hz, reference 1000Hz. Audio frequencies 3-20 KHz attenuated (at 1KHz by 60 log f / 3 dB;...

  • Page 43: Appendix B:channel List

    81229_1.book Page 35 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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. 05A 156.250 156.250 Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle...
  • Page 44 81229_1.book Page 36 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 45 81229_1.book Page 37 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 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 46: Canadian Vhf Marine Radio Channels And Frequencies

    81229_1.book Page 38 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 47 81229_1.book Page 39 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 48 81229_1.book Page 40 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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.
  • Page 49 81229_1.book Page 41 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.575 156.575 Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement 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...
  • Page 50 81229_1.book Page 42 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 83A 157.175 157.175 Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies. 161.775 AC, GL Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.

  • Page 51: International Vhf Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies

    81229_1.book Page 43 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 52 81229_1.book Page 44 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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...
  • Page 53 81229_1.book Page 45 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Appendix B: Channel List 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...

  • Page 54: Weather Channel (Wx) Frequencies

    81229_1.book Page 46 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Weather Channel (WX) Frequencies Weather Frequency Channel in MHz WX 0 163.275 WX 1 162.550 WX 2 162.400 WX 3 162.475 WX 4 162.425 WX 5 162.450 WX 6 162.500...

  • Page 55: Appendix C:glossary

    81229_1.book Page 47 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM 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 56 81229_1.book Page 48 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Term Meaning 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 57: Index

    81229_1.book Page 49 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Index Dual Watch 11 Equipment suppied 5 Symbols "A" indicator 13 Features 1 "B" indicator 13 Frequency Band 19 "C" indicator 13 Frequency settings "I" indicator 13 Canadian channels 38 "U" indicator 13 International channels 43 Numerics US channels 35...
  • Page 58 81229_1.book Page 50 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Recharging batteries 8 RX indicator 12 Save channels to memory 27 SAVED indicator 13 Saved Scan function 24 Scan function 23 SCAN indicator 13 SCAN/SAVE key 11...

  • Page 59: Warranty Registration

    1. Limited Product Warranty Raymarine warrants that all of its products, in the course of normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years (36 months) from date of sale to the original owner, subject to the limitations set forth in this warranty.
  • Page 60 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Ray- marine facility or an approved Raymarine service agent, at owner’s expense in a manner set forth in part 3 hereof.
  • Page 61 81229_1.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Raymarine Inc Raymarine Ltd 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Anchorage Park, Portsmouth Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA PO3 5TD, England...
  • Page 62 81229_1.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:39 PM...

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