Raymarine RAY215 86075-2 Fascicule
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General Description
86075-2
Turn to adjust the squelch sensitivity
level. Rotating the knob clockwise
increases the squelch level. Rotating it
counterclockwise decreases the
squelch.
level. Rotating the knob clockwise
increases the squelch level. Rotating it
counterclockwise decreases the
squelch.
When rotated completely counter-
clockwise the radio is off. Rotating the
knob clockwise until it "clicks"
powers on the radio. Continuing to
turn the knob clockwise increases the
volume. Rotating the knob
counterclockwise, the volume
decreases.
clockwise the radio is off. Rotating the
knob clockwise until it "clicks"
powers on the radio. Continuing to
turn the knob clockwise increases the
volume. Rotating the knob
counterclockwise, the volume
decreases.
(On microphone.)
Same as 16/9 key on base station.
Same as 16/9 key on base station.
(On microphone.)
Press to change the channel number.
Pressing the upper portion of the
trackpad ( ) increases the channel.
Pressing the lower portion ( )
decreases it.
Press to change the channel number.
Pressing the upper portion of the
trackpad ( ) increases the channel.
Pressing the lower portion ( )
decreases it.
Press and release to start or stop Scan
Mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to
enter the currently indicated channel
number into memory. If the indicated
channel has already been stored,
press to delete that channel from
memory.
Mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to
enter the currently indicated channel
number into memory. If the indicated
channel has already been stored,
press to delete that channel from
memory.
Press and release to toggle receiver
sensitivity between Distant (full) and
Local (desensitized) modes. Press and
hold for 2 seconds to toggle on and
off the Intercom function between the
base station and an optional Second
Station full function handset.
sensitivity between Distant (full) and
Local (desensitized) modes. Press and
hold for 2 seconds to toggle on and
off the Intercom function between the
base station and an optional Second
Station full function handset.
Press and release to toggle between
the Weather Channel and the last
used marine channel. Pressing and
releasing WX/INT while in the Dual
Watch mode places the unit in Tri-
Watch mode. Press and hold for 2
seconds to switch between the US,
Canadian, and International frequency
groups.
the Weather Channel and the last
used marine channel. Pressing and
releasing WX/INT while in the Dual
Watch mode places the unit in Tri-
Watch mode. Press and hold for 2
seconds to switch between the US,
Canadian, and International frequency
groups.
Press and release to switch the radio
between the current Working Channel
and the Priority Channel (16 or 9).
Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle
the Priority Channel between 16
and 9.
between the current Working Channel
and the Priority Channel (16 or 9).
Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle
the Priority Channel between 16
and 9.
Press and release both keys
simultaneously to place the radio in
DSC mode, which is used to make
Individual Ship's, All Ships, and
Distress Calls.
Press and hold both keys
simultaneously for 2 seconds to set up
or play back the MMSI number. Exit
DSC mode at any time by pressing the
16/9 key.
An MMSI number is required
for DSC functions to operate.
simultaneously to place the radio in
DSC mode, which is used to make
Individual Ship's, All Ships, and
Distress Calls.
Press and hold both keys
simultaneously for 2 seconds to set up
or play back the MMSI number. Exit
DSC mode at any time by pressing the
16/9 key.
An MMSI number is required
for DSC functions to operate.
Turn to select the active channel.
Rotating the knob clockwise
increments the channel number.
Rotating the knob counterclockwise
decrements it.
Rotating the knob clockwise
increments the channel number.
Rotating the knob counterclockwise
decrements it.
RAY215 Base Station and Fist Microphone
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Pressing and releasing DSC/PRI by
itself has no effect.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to return
priority control to the base station
from an optional Second Station full
function handset. This feature is for
immediately taking radio operation
control from the Second Station in
case of an emergency.
itself has no effect.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to return
priority control to the base station
from an optional Second Station full
function handset. This feature is for
immediately taking radio operation
control from the Second Station in
case of an emergency.
Press and release to initiate the Dual-
Watch monitor mode. Press and hold
for 2 seconds to toggle the
transmission power between 1 and 25
watts. Press while holding PTT to
override the 1W output setting at
certain frequencies.
Watch monitor mode. Press and hold
for 2 seconds to toggle the
transmission power between 1 and 25
watts. Press while holding PTT to
override the 1W output setting at
certain frequencies.
Press to adjust the brightness of LCD's
backlight. Each successive press
switches the brightness from Off, to
Low, to Medium, to High, then back to
Off.
backlight. Each successive press
switches the brightness from Off, to
Low, to Medium, to High, then back to
Off.
DSC DISTRESS CALL
DSC ALL SHIPS CALL
Press and release the DSC/PRI and D/L / I.C. keys simultaneously to enter the DSC mode.
Press and release PTT to transmit the ALL SHIPS call. The radio switches to Channel 16.
Press PTT to converse with receiving stations on Channel 16.
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ROTATE
CH
CH
PRESS & REL
DSC
DSC
LIFT
DOOR
DOOR
PRESS & HOLD
DISTRESS
DISTRESS
PRESS & HOLD
DISTRESS
DISTRESS
RELEASE
DISTRESS
DISTRESS
RECEIVE
ACK
ACK
PTT
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Makes a DSC call to All Ships in the area when assistance is needed but the ship is not in distress. Select
between ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, or URGENCY for assistance when life is not
in immediate danger.
between ROUTINE for normal calls, SAFETY for advisory alerts, or URGENCY for assistance when life is not
in immediate danger.
Rotate the Channel Select (CH) knob on the front panel to select the desired type of call. Select 'Ar'
for ROUTINE, 'AS' for SAFETY, or 'AU' for URGENCY. Press and release the DSC/PRI key and TX
begins to flash.
for ROUTINE, 'AS' for SAFETY, or 'AU' for URGENCY. Press and release the DSC/PRI key and TX
begins to flash.
Lift the door labeled DISTRESS on the back of the microphone. Press and hold the DISTRESS key
for a 5 second countdown. The countdown begins after 1 second.
for a 5 second countdown. The countdown begins after 1 second.
After the countdown has completed, the Distress Call is sent on channel 70 and a loud alert tone is
sounded. Release the Distress key. The radio monitors for an acknowledgement while flashing ACK
on the display. The Distress Call is re-transmitted at 3.5 - 4.5 minute intervals until either an
acknowledgement is received or the DSC mode is manually exited by pressing the 16/9 key. While
awaiting the ACK, you can press PTT to communicate with other vessels on channel 16.
sounded. Release the Distress key. The radio monitors for an acknowledgement while flashing ACK
on the display. The Distress Call is re-transmitted at 3.5 - 4.5 minute intervals until either an
acknowledgement is received or the DSC mode is manually exited by pressing the 16/9 key. While
awaiting the ACK, you can press PTT to communicate with other vessels on channel 16.
Press and release DSC/PRI to mute the alert tone. This does not interrupt the
Distress Call.
Distress Call.
When an acknowledgement is received, ACK appears solid. The radio exits the DSC mode and
automatically switches to Channel 16. Press PTT to speak with the acknowledging station on
channel 16.
automatically switches to Channel 16. Press PTT to speak with the acknowledging station on
channel 16.
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