Raymarine Ray215e Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
3-8 Operation with Minimum Function Handset
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REMOTE indicator
Appears when a remote Second Station Full Functional Handset
(optional) has the priority operation.
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Channel display (Large)
Displays the current channel number.
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Channel display (Small)
Displays the Priority Channel number while the radio is in the Monitor
mode and function indicators during DSC mode.
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VOL indicator (in bar graph)
Represents the current sound volume level. A louder volume displays
a larger number of segments in the bar graph.
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SQL indicator (in bar graph)
Represents the current squelch level. A deeper squelch displays a
larger number of segments in the bar graph.
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ATIS indicator
Appears when the ATIS (automatic identification transmission)
feature is active.
3.5 Operating Procedures
3.5.1 Turning the Power On
Rotate the VOLUME/PWR knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
3.5.2 Setting the Squelch
Rotate the SQUELCH knob counterclockwise until audio is heard. Rotate
clockwise until noise “quiets”.
3.5.3 Setting the Volume
With audio present, rotate the VOLUME knob clockwise for the desired
volume level.
3.5.4 Setting the Power Output
Press the MON/1/25 key for two seconds to toggle between 1 watt output
and 25 watts output. When the 1W indicator is displayed, the output power
is 1 watt. If 1W is extinguished, 25 watts is being output.
The choice of power output is dependent upon the distance of transmission
and transmitting conditions. Some channels are fixed at the 1W setting.