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). Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by an arrow icon shown in the margin. Technical Accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. For the latest product information visit our website: www.raymarine.com 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 factory in order to receive full warranty benefits. 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. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgments. 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. · Do not place charger in water. · Do not use charger if power plug or cable is damaged. · Do not charge batteries with + and ­ terminals reversed. · Do not recharge batteries if physically deformed or leaking. · Do not charge anything other than AA-size Ni-MH cells in charger. · Do not mix Alkaline and Ni-MH cells. · Do not solder cells directly into battery tray. · Do not dispose of cells in fire. · Do not dismantle cells. · Replace all cells at the same time. · Charge and discharge under ambient temperature mentioned in cell's specifications. · Using batteries in extreme conditions (extreme temperature, deep cycle, extreme overcharge and over discharge, etc.) may affect their service life. 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. 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. 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 following: United States Raymarine, Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-4219 USA Telephone:1-603-881-5200 1-800-539-5539 Fax: 1-603-864-4756 Europe Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Or, you may contact us on the World Wide Web at: www.raymarine.com Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited. © Raymarine Limited 2003 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. Product Name: Product Number(s): Product Option: Product Number: Product Option: Product Number: Raymarine RAY 101E Handheld VHF Radio E43028 UK power converter E46038 European power converter E46041 The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of all or part of the following standard(s): Non-Harmonised Standards(s): EN 60945, EN 301 178-1, EN 300 698-1, The satisfactory assessment of the above, allows a presumption of Conformity to the following Harmonised standards: Harmonised Standard(s): EN 301 178-2, EN 300 698-2, EN 300 698-3 The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0168 The RAY 101E is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier. Signatory: Name Title Company Name Company Address Adil Abbas International Compliance Manager Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Hampshire England PO3 5TD Signature Date _________________________ February 2004 vii 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 ................................................................... 2 Chapter 2: Installation .........................................................................................3 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................ 3 Equipment Supplied ..................................................................... 3 2.2 Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 3 2.3 Attaching the Belt Clip ..................................................................... 4 2.4 Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................. 4 2.5 Battery Usage ................................................................................... 4 Chapter 3: Getting Started ..................................................................................7 3.1 Keypad and Rotary Knobs ............................................................... 7 Description ................................................................................... 8 1. PWR/VOL .......................................................................... 8 2. SQ ....................................................................................... 8 3. PTT ...................................................................................... 8 4. UP/DOWN .......................................................................... 9 5. Backlight / Keylock ............................................................ 9 6. 16/PLUS .............................................................................. 9 7. DW/TRI .............................................................................. 9 8. Frequency Band (*) ............................................................. 9 9. SCAN / SAVE ..................................................................... 9 10. HI/LO / USER ................................................................... 9 3.2 LCD Display .................................................................................. 10 1. (TX) Transmitting ................................................................... 10 2. (RX) Receiving ....................................................................... 10 3. (USER) Favourite Channel Mode .......................................... 10 4. (SAVED) Memory Mode ........................................................ 11 5. (P) Priority Mode .................................................................... 11 6. (SCAN) All Scan/Saved Scan/Priority Scan .......................... 11 7. (I) Channel Set ........................................................................ 11 viii Ray101E Handheld VHF Radio 8. Channel Number ..................................................................... 11 9. Battery Level ........................................................................... 11 10. ATIS Active .......................................................................... 11 11. Keylock ................................................................................. 11 12. Indicators .............................................................................. 12 13. Signal Strength ...................................................................... 12 Chapter 4: Operating the Radio ........................................................................13 4.1 Turning the Power ON and OFF ..................................................... 13 4.2 Setting the Volume ......................................................................... 13 4.3 Setting the Squelch ......................................................................... 14 4.4 Setting the Power Output ................................................................ 14 4.5 Setting the Channel ........................................................................ 15 4.6 Selecting a Weather Channel (If Available) ................................... 15 Weather Alert Operation (If Available) ................................. 16 4.7 Setting the Frequency Band ........................................................... 16 4.8 Selecting Priority Mode ................................................................. 17 4.9 Selecting the Favourite (PLUS) Channel ....................................... 18 Reprogramming the Favourite (PLUS) Channel ........................ 18 4.10 Transmitting ................................................................................... 19 4.11 Turning On the Backlight ............................................................... 20 4.12 Turning On the Keylock ................................................................. 20 4.13 Using the Scan Modes .................................................................... 21 All Scan ....................................................................................... 21 Saved (Memory) Scan ................................................................ 22 Priority All Scan ......................................................................... 23 Priority Saved Scan ..................................................................... 23 4.14 Adding Channels to Memory ......................................................... 24 4.15 Using the Monitor Modes ............................................................... 25 Dual Watch .................................................................................. 25 Tri Watch ..................................................................................... 26 4.16 USER Channel Mode ..................................................................... 27 4.17 ATIS ID Number ............................................................................ 28 Programming the ATIS ID Number ............................................ 28 4.18 Resetting Factory Defaults ........................................................ ...