Selecting The Priority Channel; Selecting The Secondary Priority (Plus) Channel - Raymarine Ray55E Owner's Handbook Manual

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When the severe weather alert tone is detected, the message WX ALERT is
displayed and an alarm sounds. The radio automatically tunes to the WX channel
where the weather alert has been detected. The alert is detected in all modes of
operation (Standby, Dual Watch, Tri Watch, Scan, etc.)
The Ray218E/Ray55E can receive weather alert broadcasts in the US or Canada
Note:
only if the unit has been programmed by the distributor to use WX Channels.

3.9 Selecting the Priority Channel

The Ray218E/Ray55E provides you with a dedicated key for switching to the
Priority Channel 16. Press and release the 16/PLUS key to switch to channel 16 at
high power. The label 1ST PRIORITY appears. If already on channel 16, press and
release 16/PLUS to return to the last-used working channel.
The 16/PLUS key also can be used to cancel all other modes and switch to channel
16.
When the priority channel is selected, the radio is always set to HIGH transmit pow-
Note:
er. You may reduce power if desired using the HI/LO power setting.

3.10 Selecting the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel

The Ray218E/Ray55E enables you to program the 16/PLUS key to store a
Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel. The default is channel 9. If on Primary Priority
channel 16 or a working channel, press and hold the 16/PLUS for 3 seconds to
switch to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel at high power. The label 2ND
PRIORITY appears. The default is channel 9.
PRESS and HOLD for 3 secs
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50
45
40
35
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If already tuned to the Secondary Priority (PLUS) Channel, press and release the
16/PLUS
16
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N
T
DISTRESS
CH72
10
15
20
25
key to switch to Priority Channel 16 at high power.
Ray218E and Ray55E Marine VHF Radios
1ST PRIORITY
50 46.1718N
001 17.7189W
A
AM10:43LOC
CH73
CH79A CH77
2ND PRIORITY
09
50 46.1718N
I
N
001 17.7189W
T
A
AM09:33LOC
SHIP/SHIP
CH06 CH79A CH08 CH72