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Raymarine Ray101E Owner's Handbook Manual

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Ray101E
Handheld VHF
Marine Radio
Owner's Handbook
Document number: 81230-2
Date: February 2004

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  • Page 1 Ray101E Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81230-2 Date: February 2004...

  • 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: Safety Warnings

    Important Information Intended Use The Ray101E is a VHF radiotelephone that is intended for general communication within the Maritime Mobile Service worldwide and is for use on non-SOLAS vessels. 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.

  • Page 5: Emc Conformance

    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 6 Certificate No. Product Name: Product Number(s): Product Option: Product Number: Product Option: Product Number: Non-Harmonised Standards(s): Harmonised Standard(s): Signatory: Name Title Company Name Company Address Signature Date Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio _________________________...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Handbook ... iii Conventions Used ...iii Technical Accuracy ...iii Important Information ... iv Intended Use ... iv Safety Warnings ... iv EMC Conformance ... v Chapter 1: General Information ...1 1.1 Introduction ... 1 1.2 Features ... 1 1.3 Licensing Requirements ...
  • Page 8 4.16 USER Channel Mode ... 27 4.17 ATIS ID Number ... 28 Programming the ATIS ID Number ... 28 4.18 Resetting Factory Defaults ... 32 Appendix A: Specifications ...33 Appendix B: Channel Lists ...35 Appendix C: Glossary ...49 Index ...51 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: General Information

    You should familiarize yourself with these tables as you are responsible for using the proper channels. 1.2 Features The Ray101E is designed and manufactured to provide ease of operation with excellent reliability. The Ray101E features: • Waterproof construction to IPX-7 standard •...

  • Page 10: Licensing Requirements

    Your authorized Raymarine dealer can assist you in decoding the number. You can then program the ATIS number into your Ray101E using the operation described in this handbook. If regulations in your area do not permit you to program the ATIS number yourself, you can have your authorized Raymarine dealer program the number for you.

  • Page 11: 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 Ray101E: Table 2-1: Supplied Components Part Number...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Belt Clip

    1. Lift the fastener at the base of the unit and rotate counterclockwise ¼ turn to the UNLOCK position. 2. While holding the Ray101E 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 13 Chapter 2: Installation Remove Figure 2-1: Removing and Attaching the Battery Tray 3. Lift up the tab located on the centre right side of the battery tray cover and remove it from the battery tray. 4. Locate the Battery Type switch just below the battery compartment and turn to the appropriate position: ALKALINE or Ni-MH.

  • Page 14: Charging Rechargeable Ni-Mh Cells

    7. Slide the battery tray up into the rear of the radio and then downward until it snaps into place. 8. Rotate the fastener at the base of the battery case clockwise ¼ turn to the LOCK position.

  • Page 15: 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: Ray101E Keys Layout D6710-1...

  • Page 16: Rotary Keys

    10. HI/LO / USER TX Power High/Low Description 1. PWR/VOL Use this knob to turn the radio ON and OFF and to set the volume. 2. SQ Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.

  • Page 17: Up/Down

    Favourite (PLUS) Channel. 7. DW/TRI Press and release this key to toggle on and off Dual Watch, in which the radio monitors the current working channel and CH 16 in cycle. Press and hold to toggle on and off Tri Watch, which monitors CH 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Favourite (PLUS) Channel in cycle.

  • Page 18: Lcd Display

    3.2 LCD Display The following describes the functional characters on the Ray101E’s LCD. Figure 3-2: Ray101E LCD Layout 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...

  • Page 19: Saved) Memory Mode

    Fully charged Normal operation Normal operation Needs charging 10. ATIS Active Indicates ATIS transmission is enabled. Keylock Indicates the radio is protected from any keypad entry except for PTT and the backlight function.

  • Page 20: Indicators

    When the output power is set for 5 watts, the full scale (5 bars) is displayed. When receiving, the bar graph indicates the strength of the signal being received. A stronger signal displays a larger number of segments in the bar graph. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 21: 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 seg- ments and indicators for 2 seconds.

  • Page 22: Setting The Squelch

    Note: Some channels are limited by regulation to be low power only. If the HI/LO operation request is denied, an error tone beeps. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio The Squelch circuit sets the threshold for cutting off the receiver when the signal is too weak for reception of anything but noise.

  • Page 23: Setting The Channel

    Note: 1. Weather broadcasts can only be heard in the North America. 2. The Ray101E can receive these broadcasts only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels. 3. During Weather mode, the PTT, SCAN/SAVE and HI/LO / USER keys are disabled and an error beep sounds if pressed.

  • Page 24: Weather Alert Operation (If Available)

    The alert is detected in all modes of operation (Standby, Dual and Tri Watch, Scan, etc.) Note: The Ray101E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Can- ada only if the unit has been upgraded by the distributor to use WX Channels.

  • Page 25: Selecting Priority Mode

    US or Canadian channel sets. Some countries require special licensing to activate the US or Canadian channels. If no other Channel Sets besides International have been programmed for your Ray101E by the distributor, an error tone sounds when you press the key. Selecting Priority Mode The Ray101E provides you with a dedicated key for selecting Priority Mode, which instantly switches the radio to Priority Channel 16 at high power.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Favourite (Plus) Channel

    • tone sounds if pressed. Selecting the Favourite (PLUS) Channel The Ray101E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to switch to a Favourite (PLUS) Channel. The default is CH 9. Reprogramming the Favourite (PLUS) Channel 1. Switch to the Favourite (PLUS) Channel.

  • Page 27: 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 PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and the radio automatically returns to receive mode.

  • Page 28: Turning On The Backlight

    To toggle the Keylock ON or OFF, press and hold the seconds. When Keylock is enabled, the lock icon appears on the display. The Keylock setting protects the radio from any keypad entry except for PTT and the backlight function.

  • Page 29: Using The Scan Modes

    Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 4.13 Using the Scan Modes The RAY101E 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 30: Saved (Memory) Scan

    Press and release the SCAN/SAVE key when there is at least one channel in memory to activate the Saved Scan function. In Saved Scan Mode, the SAVED and SCAN indicators appear on the LCD. Ray101E 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.

  • Page 31: Priority All Scan

    This example includes Channel M1, which is only used in the UK. Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates searching for activity on the Priority Channel 16 and the channels stored in memory.

  • Page 32: Adding Channels To Memory

    4.14 Adding Channels to Memory The Ray101E can store any channel (including Private 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 33: 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 Ray101E is equipped with 2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch.

  • Page 34: Tri Watch

    Priority Channel. Note: During Tri Watch Mode, the SCAN/SAVE, USER, UP/DOWN keys are inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Tri Watch monitors in cycle Channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you have set as the Favourite (PLUS) Channel.

  • Page 35: User Channel Mode

    Chapter 4: Operating the 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 favourite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom-used channels during a scan.

  • Page 36: Atis Id Number

    PTT key is released following a transmission, the vessel’s ATIS ID number is also transmitted. You must enter your ATIS ID number into the Ray101E before the ATIS system will be operational. Your ATIS number is derived from your vessels call sign.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Operating the Radio The left digit indicates the digit position of the ATIS ID; the right digit, which blinks continuously, indicates the value of that digit. 3. Use the CH UP/DOWN key to change the first digit to the correct value for your particular ATIS ID.
  • Page 38 6. Continue this process until all nine ATIS numbers have been entered. 7. You must now re-enter the ATIS ID a second time to confirm. After entering a valid ATID ID for the second time, the radio flashes its complete ATIS ID. The nine ATIS ID number pairs are flashed in sequence, one set at a time on the screen.
  • Page 39 When complete, the radio returns to the last-used mode. If no channel is found in the memory, the radio reverts to CH 16 at High Power setting. If a different ATIS ID is entered the second time, the operation is can- celled and a long alarm tone is sounded.

  • Page 40: Resetting Factory Defaults

    4.18 Resetting Factory Defaults You can reset many radio settings back to their factory defaults: • Erase any channels stored in memory • Return to International channels, if another mode is selected • Turn OFF the Weather Alert setting, if active •...

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: General Approvals: CE - conform to Size (H x W x D) Weight Power Source Environmental: Operating Range: Storage Range: Humidity: Frequency Range: Channels Modulation Channel Spacing Antenna Socket Display Built in Speaker Receiver Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Squelch Sensitivity (threshold) Audio Output Power At THD 5% Max S/N ratio @ 1 mV...
  • Page 42 Hum and Noise Ratio Spurious/Harmonic Emissions Mic Sensitivity for 3kHz Conducted Spurious Emission Transient Frequency Behavior Current Drain Charging Current Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 70 dB 70 dB 68 dB 200 ms 1.8 V (8ohm load @ max vol) Max Audio Power...

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Channel List

    Appendix B: Channel List Appendix B: Channel List International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550...
  • Page 44 Port operations and Ship movement See Note 5 See Note 5 Intership Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio...
  • Page 45 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 157.125 161.725 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825 157.275 161.875 157.325 161.925 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 • Intership channels are for communications between ship stations. Intership commu- nications should be restricted to Channels 6, 8, 72 and 77. If these are not available, the other channels marked for Intership may be used.

  • Page 46: European Private Channels And Frequencies

    Netherlands 157.550 157.850 161.425 Note: A license may be required to operate the radio on the private channels. It is your responsibility to obtain the proper license to operate the radio on these frequencies. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Freq Channel Use 162.150...
  • Page 47 US waters. Port Operations. VTS in selected areas. Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class ‘C’ EPIRBs. International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel. State Control Commercial...
  • Page 48 Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only. Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations. U.S. Government only U.S. Coast Guard only Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio...
  • Page 49 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 157.375 161.975 157.425 162.025 88A 157.425 157.425 • Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial. • Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not avail- able for regular voice communications.

  • Page 50: Canadian Vhf Marine Radio Channels And Frequencies

    156.600 WC, AC, GL 156.650 156.650 All areas 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Correspondence Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only Ship Movement...
  • Page 51 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.750 156.750 All areas 156.800 156.800 All areas 156.850 156.850 All areas 18A 156.900 156.900 All areas 19A 156.950 156.950 All areas except PC 19A 156.950 156.950 157.000 161.600 All areas 21A 157.050 157.050 All areas...
  • Page 52 156.475 156.475 All areas except EC 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only.
  • Page 53 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Area of Freq Freq Operation Use 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 EC, PC 156.675 156.675 156.675 156.675 All areas except EC 156.725 156.725 EC, PC All areas All areas 156.875 156.875 78A 156.925 156.925 EC, PC 79A 156.975 156.975 EC, PC...
  • Page 54 That is, the channel is Receive Only. 4. Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not avail- able for regular voice communications. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service. Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence...

  • Page 55: Wx Channels (North America Only)

    Appendix B: Channel List 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 WX 10 163.275...
  • Page 56 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio...

  • Page 57: Appendix C: Glossary

    National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) Channel 16 Initiated by pressing the 16/PLUS key, this mode instantly places the radio at Channel 16 at high power. A feature that alternates monitoring the Priority Channel 16 with each of the regular channels...
  • Page 58 Term US Channels Weather (WX) Channels Working Channel Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Meaning Channel designations as defined by the FCC. Volume key Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Symbols "*" key 9 "I" indicator 11 "P" indicator 11 Numerics 16/PLUS key 9 Adding channels to memory 24 All Scan function 21 Antenna 3 ATIS 2 ATIS indicator 11 Backlight 9 BAND function 16 Battery 4 Charging 6 Level indicator 11 Tray 4 Type switch 5...
  • Page 60 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Recharging batteries 6 RX indicator 10 Save channels to memory 24 SAVED indicator 11 Saved Scan function 22 Scan function 21 SCAN indicator 11 SCAN/SAVE key 9 Signal strength 12 Squelch 8 Transmitting 19 TRI indicator 12...

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