Raymarine Ray101 Owner's Handbook Manual
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- Page 1 Ray101 Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81229-2 Date: February 2004...
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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
This radio should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment. CAUTION: Battery and Charger Use • Do not operate radio in charger when battery tray is empty. This may damage radio. • Do not short terminals in charger base. -
Page 5: 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 6: Raymarine Products And Services
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... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Technical Accuracy ...iii Warranty ...iii Important Information ... iv Safety Warnings ... iv EMC Conformance ... v Raymarine Products and Services ... vi Chapter 1: General Information ...1 1.1 Introduction ... 1 1.2 Features ... 1 1.3 Licensing Requirements ... 2 Chapter 2: Installation ...5... - Page 8 Priority Saved Scan ... 26 4.14 Adding Channels to Memory ... 27 4.15 Using the Monitor Modes ... 28 Dual Watch ... 28 Tri Watch ... 29 4.16 USER Channel Mode ... 30 4.17 Resetting Factory Defaults ... 31 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
- Page 9 General Receiver Transmitter Appendix B: Channel List ...35 U.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies... 35 Canadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies WX Channels (North America only) ... 46 Appendix C: Glossary ...47...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: General Information
(two frequency) communications. 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
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: Industry Canada
Chapter 1: General Information INDUSTRY CANADA You do not need a license to operate this radio within sovereign waters of Canada or the US. To obtain Industry Canada licensing information for operating this radio outside of Canada or the US, contact the nearest field or... - Page 14 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
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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... -
Page 16: 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 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 radio. - Page 17 Chapter 2: Installation 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. Locate the Battery Type switch just below the battery compartment and turn to the appropriate position: ALKALINE or Ni-MH.
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Page 18: 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 19: 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 D6701-1... -
Page 20: 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 21: Up/Down
Secondary Priority 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 Secondary Priority Channel in cycle. -
Page 22: Lcd Display
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 pressed and the radio is transmitting. 2. (RX) Receiving Indicates that the radio is receiving a radio signal. If the radio receives a... -
Page 23: 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 24: Keylock
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. US and Canada only. -
Page 25: 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 26: 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. Ray101 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 27: Overriding The Low Output Power Restriction (Us Only)
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 28: Weather Alert Operation
Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding WX/BAND key in the weather mode. The ALERT icon illuminates. When Weather Alert function is enabled and the radio is tuned to the normal working channel, the last-used weather channel is checked every 30 seconds for weather alert tone. -
Page 29: Setting The Frequency Band
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 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 30: Selecting The Secondary Priority Channel
• tone sounds if pressed. 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. Reprogramming the Secondary Priority Channel 1. Switch to the Secondary Priority Channel. -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Saved (Memory) Scan
Saved Scan. If the WX Alert tone is detected, the scan is halted to broadcast the Weather Alert message. Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio In Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. -
Page 35: 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. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during Priority All Scan. -
Page 36: Priority Saved Scan
Weather Alert message. Press and hold SCAN/SAVE for 3 seconds to exit Priority/Priority Saved Scan and return to All/Memory Scan. Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Priority Saved Scan is much like Priority Scan except that the radio alternates... -
Page 37: Adding Channels To Memory
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 38: 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 39: 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. Note: Whenever Weather Alert is activated, the WX Alert channel is also monitored during Tri Watch. -
Page 40: User Channel Mode
Note: You cannot switch Channel sets while in User Mode. The WX/BAND key does not function and sounds an error beep if pressed. Press and hold the HI/LO / USER key for 3 seconds to quit User mode and return to the last-used working channel. Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio... -
Page 41: 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 42 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
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Page 43: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: General 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 Audio Response... -
Page 44: Transmitter
Hum and Noise Ratio Spurious/Harmonic Emissions Mic Sensitivity for 3kHz Conducted Spurious Emission Transient Frequency Behavior Current Drain Charging Current Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio 200 ms 1.8 V (8ohm load @ max vol) Max Audio Power 200 mA Standby 40 mA 5 W ±... -
Page 45: Appendix B: Channel List
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 46 Non-Commercial (Intership only) Port Operations Port Operations Port Operations (Intership only) Non-Commercial 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 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
- Page 47 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 157.225 161.825 157.275 161.875 157.325 161.925 157.375 161.975 157.425 162.025 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.
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Page 48: Canadian Vhf Marine Radio Channels And Frequencies
156.600 WC, AC, GL 156.650 156.650 All areas 156.700 156.700 AC, GL Ray101 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 49 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 50 156.475 156.475 All areas except EC 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 Ray101 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 51 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...
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Page 52: Area Of Operation
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. Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service. Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence... -
Page 53: International Vhf Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies
Appendix B: Channel List International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650... - Page 54 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 Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
- Page 55 Appendix B: Channel List XMIT Single Freq Freq Freq 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.
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Page 56: Wx Channels (North America Only)
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 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio... -
Page 57: Appendix C: Glossary
Channel 16 or 9 (or other secondary channel you have pro- grammed) Initiated by pressing the 16/9 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 Weather (WX) Channels Working Channel Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio Meaning Volume key Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). Weather Band key The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.
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Page 59: Index
Index Symbols "A" indicator 13 "B" indicator 13 "C" indicator 13 "I" indicator 13 "P" indicator 13 "U" indicator 13 Numerics 16/9 key 11 Adding channels to memory 27 ALERT indicator 14 All Scan function 23 Antenna 5 Backlight 11 BAND function 19 Battery 6 Charging 8... - Page 60 TX 21 TX indicator 12 US channels 35 USER Channel Mode 11 USER indicator 12 Volume 15 Warning iv Warranty iii Weather Channels 17 Wrist Strap 6 WX 17 channels 46 indicator 14 WX/BAND key 11 Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio...
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