Ray101E Handheld VHF Marine Radio Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81230-2 Date: February 2004
iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the Ray101E portable VHF marine radio. The Ray101E provides communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals (for example: SCAN/SAVE). The LCD indicators and functions are shown in normal capitals (for example: TX).
iv Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 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.
v 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. Raymarine Products and Services Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives.
vi Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Certificate No. RT042 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council Directive: 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
vii Contents About this Handbook ........................................................................................... iii Conventions Used ...................................................................................iii Technical Accuracy .................................................................................iii Important Information ........................................................................................ iv Intended Use ...............................................
viii Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 8. Channel Number ..................................................................... 11 9. Battery Level ........................................................................... 11 10. ATIS Active .......................................................................... 11 11. Keylock ................................................................................. 11 12. Indicators .............................................................................. 12 13.
Chapter 1: General Information 1 Chapter 1: General Information 1.1 Introduction The Ray101E is a microprocessor-controlled, portable transceiver that provides reliable simplex (single frequency) and semi-duplex (two frequency) communications. This handbook describes the physical and functional characteristics of the radio. The Ray101E provides communications on all International marine channels, pre-set private channels, and (if programmed) all US and Canadian and marine channels.
2 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 1.3 Licensing Requirements Regulations in some areas require that you obtain an operator license before operating VHF radio equipment. It is your responsibility to determine whether a license is required in your area before operating this equipment.
Chapter 2: Installation 3 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Use care when unpacking the unit from the shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. 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.
4 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 2.3 Attaching the Belt Clip ➤ To attach the belt clip and adapter: 1. Remove the belt clip and adapter hardware from the packing materials. 2. With the adapter button facing away from the Ray101E, slide the adapter into the notch on the rear of the radio until it snaps into place. 3. Hold the belt clip perpendicular to the Ray101E and slide the belt clip notch onto the adapter button until it snaps into place. 4.
Chapter 2: Installation 5 Attach Remove 1 1 2 2 D6696-1 Figure 2-1: Removing and Attaching the Battery Tray D6697-1 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.
6 Ray101E 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: Alkaline Battery Use When Alkaline cells are used, do not place radio in Charger unless Charge Switch on radio is set to ALKALINE. Charging Alkaline cells may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage or explosion causing damage or injury. 7.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 7 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. The function indicated on the second line of the key is accessed by pressing and holding the key for three seconds.
8 Ray101E 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. PTT Push to talk Push to talk 4. UP/DOWN Channel increment/decrement Rapid channel change Backlight ON/OFF Keylock ON/OFF 5. 6.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 9 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. 6. 16/PLUS Press and release this key to toggle on and off Priority Mode, in which the radio switches to Priority Channel 16 at high power.
10 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 3.2 LCD Display The following describes the functional characters on the Ray101E’s LCD. D6708-1 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.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 11 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 16PLUS key is pressed. Also appears with PSCAN during Priority Scan mode. 6. (SCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan SCAN appears during All Scan and Saved Scan. (SAVED also appears during Saved Scan mode.) PSCAN appears during Priority Scan mode. 7.
12 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 12. Indicators Indicates special conditions: (HI/LO) TX Power Indicates whether transmit power is set for 5 watts (HI) or 1 watt (LO). (DUAL) Dual Watch Indicates the radio is in Dual Watch mode. (TRI) Tri Watch Indicates the radio is in Tri Watch mode. 13. Signal Strength Displays the relative strength of the TX and RX signals. When transmit output power is set for 1 watt, only two bars are displayed.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 13 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. 2. Displays the software version number on the LCD but without the decimal point. For example, version 1.1 would appear as 11. 3. Recalls the last CH number, TX power settings and operation mode.
14 Ray101E 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 counter clockwise until noise is heard. D6714-1 Then rotate clockwise until background noise disappears. 4.4 Setting the Power Output Press and release the HI/LO / USER key to toggle the TX power from LOW (1 watt) to HIGH (5 watts).
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 15 4.5 Setting the Channel Press and release the UP arrow to increment the channel number. Press and release the DOWN arrow to decrement the channel. Press and hold either key for rapid channel scrolling. 4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed.
16 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Weather Alert Operation (If Available) Weather Alert is toggled ON and OFF by pressing and holding 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. If the alert tone is detected, the WX and ALERT indicators flash and a short alarm tone sounds.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 17 Note: The RAY101E requires a software upgrade from the distributor to communicate on the 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. 4.
18 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio • • 4.9 HI/LO / USER. Press and release to reduce to low power but remain in Priority Mode. Press and hold to enter User Mode. The radio switches to the last-used User Mode channel but exits Priority Mode. DW / TRI. This key is not available during Priority Mode and an error 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.
19 D6707-1 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 PTT has been held continuously for 5 minutes, transmission is discontinued and the radio automatically returns to receive mode.
20 Ray101E 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. 4.12 Turning On the Keylock To toggle the Keylock ON or OFF, press and hold the key for 3 seconds. When Keylock is enabled, the lock icon appears on the display.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 21 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. This function automatically searches for transmissions on the channel set being scanned. If a TX signal is received, the scan stops on the receiving channel as long as it is present and the SCAN indicator flashes. If the signal is lost for five seconds, the radio resumes scanning.
22 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. After the last channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats. All Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left (including Private Channel M1). 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.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 23 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. Priority Scan is demonstrated in the figure to the left. This example includes Channel M1, which is only used in the UK.
24 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 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. 2. Press and hold the SCAN/SAVE key for 3 seconds. D6713-1 The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been saved in memory.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 25 4.15 Using the Monitor Modes The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and other userselected 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. Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active. Dual Watch Press and release the DW/TRI key to activate the Dual Watch mode. The DUAL indicator appears on the LCD.
26 Ray101E Handheld VHF 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 Favourite (PLUS) Channel. Tri Watch is demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is CH 72. Press and release the DW/TRI key to terminate Tri Watch and return to the previous working channel.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 27 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. Note: The procedure for saving a channel to memory is outlined in Section 4.14, Adding Channels to Memory.
28 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 4.17 ATIS ID Number The Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) is used in some European countries to identify vessels in their inland waterways. After the 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.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 29 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. The ATIS ID is a ten digit number that always begins with a “9”. You will only be entering the last nine digits; the first “9” is automatically entered for you.
30 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 5. Press CH UP/DOWN to change the second digit to the correct value. Using our example of ATIS ID = 9 244 03 8 0 7 5, press CH UP/DOWN until the 4 appears. 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.
Chapter 4: Operating the Radio 31 In our example, the sequence would be: 12 24 34 40 53 68 70 87 95 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 cancelled and a long alarm tone is sounded. 8. Store the ATIS ID permanently into the radio by turning the radio OFF.
32 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 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 Return power settings to their original state ➤ To perform the reset: 1. Turn the radio OFF. 2. Simultaneously press and hold the HI/LO / USER and keys. * 3. While continuing to hold these keys, power the radio ON.
Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: 33 Specifications General Approvals: CE - conform to EN301 178-2, EN300 968-2, -3 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: Operating Range: Storage Range: Humidity: Waterproof to IPX7 -10°C to +55°C -20°C to +70°C up to 95% at 35°C non-condensing Frequency Range: Transmit Receive 156.025 To 157.425 MHz 156.050 To 163.
34 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Spurious Response Rejection Ratio 70 dB Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB Intermodulation Rejection Ratio 68 dB Scan Time per Channel 200 ms Speaker Jack output 1.8 V (8ohm load @ max vol) Current Drain at: Max Audio Power Standby 200 mA 40 mA Hi Mode Lo Mode 5 W ± 0.5 1 W ± 0.
Appendix B: Channel List 35 Appendix B: Channel List International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 05 156.250 160.
36 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 60 156.025 160.
Appendix B: Channel List 37 CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq 82 157.125 161.725 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 83 157.175 161.775 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 84 157.225 161.825 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 85 157.275 161.875 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 86 157.325 161.925 x Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement 87 157.375 157.
38 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio European Private Channels and Frequencies Channel Number TX Freq RX Freq Channel Use Belgium 31A 96D 157.550 162.425 162.150 162.425 n/a n/a Denmark L1 L2 155.500 155.525 155.500 155.525 Pleasure Boat Pleasure Boat Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden F1 F2 F3 155.625 155.775 155.825 155.625 155.775 155.825 Fishing Boat Fishing Boat Fishing Boat Finland, Norway & Sweden L1 L2 L3 155.500 155.525 155.650 155.500 155.525 155.
Appendix B: Channel List 39 U.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 01A 156.050 156.050 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.1 05A 156.250 156.250 x Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas. 06 156.300 156.300 x Intership Safety 07A 156.350 156.350 x Commercial 08 156.400 156.400 x Commercial (Intership only) 09 156.450 156.
40 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq Single Freq Use 24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 63A 156.175 156.175 x Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
Appendix B: Channel List 41 CH. No XMIT Freq RCV Freq 87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator) 88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence only near Canadian border 88A 157.425 157.425 • • Single Freq Use x Commercial, Intership only Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial. Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications. Notes: 1.
42 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Canadian VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 01 156.050 160.650 PC Public Correspondence 02 156.100 160.700 PC Public Correspondence 03 156.150 160.750 PC Public Correspondence 04A 156.200 156.200 PC Intership, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue1 04A 156.200 156.200 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only 05A 156.250 156.250 06 156.
Appendix B: Channel List RCV Freq 43 CH No. XMIT Freq Area of Operation Use 15 156.750 156.750 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. 16 156.800 156.800 All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling2 17 156.850 156.850 All areas Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power.
44 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 60 156.025 160.625 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 61A 156.075 156.075 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 61A 156.075 156.075 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 62A 156.125 156.125 PC Intership and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only. 62A 156.125 156.125 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only. 64 156.225 160.
Appendix B: Channel List 45 CH No. XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 EC, PC Intership, Commercial and Non-commercial: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations. 73 156.675 156.675 EC Intership, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only 73 156.675 156.
46 CH No. Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio XMIT Freq RCV Freq Area of Operation Use 83B - 161.775 AC, GL Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service. 84 157.225 161.825 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 85 157.275 161.875 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 86 157.325 161.925 PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 87 157.375 161.975 AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence 88 157.425 162.
Appendix B: Channel List WX Channels (North America only) Weather Channel Frequency 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.
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Appendix C: Glossary 49 Appendix C: Glossary Term Meaning All Scan A feature that scans all channels. ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System. Used for inland waterways in some European countries. Canadian Channels Channel designator as defined by Industry Canada. CH Channel selection key Dual Watch A feature that monitors the Priority Channel 16 while working on another channel.
50 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio Term Meaning US Channels Channel designations as defined by the FCC. VOL Volume key VHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300MHz) Weather (WX) Channels Channels for routine and emergency weather information broadcast by NOAA (USA). Working Channel The currently-selected (non-priority, non-WX) channel.
51 Index Symbols "*" key 9 "I" indicator 11 "P" indicator 11 Numerics 16/PLUS key 9 A Adding channels to memory 24 All Scan function 21 Antenna 3 ATIS 2 ATIS indicator 11 B Backlight 9, 20 BAND function 16 Battery 4 Charging 6 Level indicator 11 Tray 4 Type switch 5 Belt Clip 4 E Equipment supplied 3 F Features 1 Frequency Band 16 Frequency settings Canadian channels 42 International channels 35 US channels 39 WX channels 47 G Glossary 49 H HI/LO / USER key 9 HI/LO indicator 12 HI/LOW power selectio
52 R Recharging batteries 6 RX indicator 10 S 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, 14 T Transmitting 19 TRI indicator 12 Tri Watch 9, 26 TX 19 TX indicator 10 U US channels 39 USER Channel Mode 9, 27 USER indicator 10 V Volume 13 W Warning iv Warranty iii Weather Alert 16 Weather Channels 15 Wrist Strap 4 WX 15 channels 47 Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio
