Raymarine Ray49E User Manual

82 Ray49E Marine VHF Radio
5.7 Position Request
With this option you can request GPS position information from any station
capable of responding to this type of call and for which an MMSI number is
known. You can specify the target station either by selecting it from your MMSI
phonebook or by manually entering its MMSI number.
Specifying the Target Vessel
1. Select POS REQUEST from the DSC menu.
2. Select the target station name from the phonebook.
—or—
Select <MANUAL> and enter the target station’s MMSI number, as described
in “Adding a new Entry“ on page 68.
3. Press SEND to transmit the Position Request Call.
The call is transmitted on channel 70, and then the radio tunes to the original
channel and waits for acknowledgement. During this period you are still able
to receive calls.
Note: To conform with regulations of the Basel Agreement for radiotelephone service on
inland waterways, DSC functions are disabled when ATIS is active. See “ATIS Function“ on
page 53.
When the Position Request is accepted by the receiving station:
When the position request is received, the Ray49E shows that the call has been
accepted by the requested station. The radio sounds a Call Alert tone. Press any
key to mute the alert tone. It shuts off automatically after two minutes.
Press
CLEAR to exit to normal radio operation. You can retrieve the position
information later using DSC MENU > RECV’D CALLS > POSIT’N LOG.
D10309-1
DSC MENU
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
>POS REQUEST
08
POS REQUEST
>[MANUAL]
ALFRESCO
ISLANDER
08
08
POS REQUEST
[MANUAL]
ALFRESCO
> ISLANDER
08
POS REQUEST
ISLANDER
>SEND
CANCEL

Raymarine Ray49E Specifications

General

Type	VHF Marine Radio
Power Output	25W / 1W
DSC	Yes
Display	LCD
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
GPS	No
GPS Interface	NMEA 0183
DSC Capability	Yes
Channels	55

Summary

Important Information

Licensing and Identification

Covers licensing requirements, MMSI, Group MMSI ID, and ATIS system.

Safety and Compliance

Details safety notices, antenna mounting, compass distance, EMC, and product disposal.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Explains DSC protocol, MMSI requirement, and its core functions on the Ray49E.

Chapter 2: Installation

2.2 Installation Planning

Guides on selecting an optimal location and considering mounting methods.

2.3 Cable Connections

Details how to connect power, speaker, NMEA, and antenna cables.

Chapter 3: General Operations

3.5 Advanced Operations

Details transmitting, menu mode, and DSC call operation procedures.

Chapter 4: Menu Settings

4.2 VHF Operations

Covers scan modes, power output, channel saving, watch modes, frequency bands, and channel names.

4.3 GPS/Time Setup

Details GPS/Time setup, manual position entry, and display settings.

4.4 ATIS Operation

Chapter 5: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

5.2 Distress Calls

Provides detailed instructions on sending and receiving distress calls.

5.3 DSC Phonebook

5.4 Individual Calls

Guides on making DSC calls to specific stations.

5.6 All Ships Calls

5.7 Position Request

5.9 DSC Setup

Covers configuring DSC settings like MMSI ID, auto channel change, and position reply.