The Ray49 & 49E VHF Radios are now retired.
The following information is for reference purposes only.
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The Ray49 and Ray49E are our most compact fixed mount DSC VHF radio. Ideal for smaller boats, the Ray49 and Ray49E features crystal clear audio and remote microphone controls
MICROPHONE KEYS | ||
Key Name | Press & Release | Press & Hold 3 seconds |
1. PPT | Push-to-Talk | Push-to-Talk |
2. HI/LO | LOC/DIS | TX Power High/Low and ACCEPT key for menu item selections | Toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). |
3. EU and ROW: 16/PLUS | US: 16/9 | Switch between the Priority and Working Channels | Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS) channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs a new PLUS channel |
4. UP/DOWN | Channel changing and navigating menu item selections | Rapid channel change and navigating menu item selections |
5. SCAN/SAVE | Initiate Priority Saved Scan mode or terminate any active scan | SAVE/DELETE channel to/from memory |
TRANSCEIVER CONTROLS | ||
Key Name | Function | |
6. CH/OK | Rotate to change channels or navigate menu items. Press to accept menu item selections. | |
7. PWR/VOL | Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level | |
8. SQ | Adjust squelch threshold level | |
TRANSCEIVER PUSH KEYS | ||
Key Name | Press & Release | Press & Hold 3 seconds |
9. MENU/DSC | Activate Menu functions | Activate DSC functions |
10. CLEAR | Cancel function | Weather Channel Mode, if so programmed |
11. DW/TRI | Activate Dual Watch | Activate Tri Watch |
12. EU and ROW: 16/PLUS | US: 16/9 | Switch between the Priority and Working Channels | Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS) channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs new PLUS channel. |
13. DISTRESS | Designate Distress Type | Make Distress Call |
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RAY49 / RAY49E | |||||||||||
General Specifications |
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Dimensions |
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Mounting | Bracket or flush mounted | ||||||||||
Weight (Transceiver & Microphone) |
1.13 kg (2.5 lbs) |
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Power | 12 VDC system (13.6 VDC, typical) | ||||||||||
Frequency Range | Transmit Ray49: 156.050 to 157.425 MHz | Ray49E: 156.050 to 162.425 MHz Receive: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz |
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Oscillate Mode | PLL | ||||||||||
Modulation | FM (16K0G3E) DSC (16K0G2B) |
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Channel Spacing | 25 kHz Increments | ||||||||||
Frequency Stability | +/- 10 PPM (+/- 0.001%) | ||||||||||
Audio Output Power | 3.5 watts, typical (at 10% distortion with 4 ohm load), 5 watts peak | ||||||||||
Antenna Port Impedance | 50 ohms, typical | ||||||||||
NMEA Port Impedance | 100 ohms | ||||||||||
External Speaker Impedance | 4 ohms | ||||||||||
NMEA IN Sentences supported (NMEA 0183 ver 3.01) | GLL Geographic position, Latitude/Longitude GGA GPS fix data RMA Recommended minimum data for LORAN RMC Recommended minimum data for GPS GNS GNSS fix data |
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NMEA OUT Sentences (NMEA 0183 ver 3.01) | DSC DSC data DSE Extended DSC data |
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Environmental Specifications |
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Operating Range | -10ºC to +50ºC | ||||||||||
Storage Range | -20ºC to +70ºC | ||||||||||
Humidity | up to 95% | ||||||||||
Waterproofing | Waterproof to IPX7 |
Part Number | Product Description |
E70101 | Ray49 VHF radio V2 (Grey) |
E70102 | Ray49E VHF radio V2 (Grey) |
E70102-UK | Ray49E VHF Radio (UK Programs) |
Part Number | Product Description |
A46053 | Ray49E Rear Flush Mount Kit |
Your Ray49 or Ray49E VHF radio easily connects to any multifunction display that has a NMEA0183 connection. If your multifunction display only has a SeaTalkng connection you can use an adaptor kit to connect your VHF.
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DEALER ONLY UPDATE
Software for this product is only available via a Raymarine Service Center or a Raymarine Service Dealer. End user updating is not possible due to restrictions in the hardware and/or regulations. To locate your nearest center please use the dealer locator
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IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE
This firmware update process is done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.
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Version |
Release Date |
Features |
v2.01 | Sept 2012 |
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1.20 | Nov 2011 |
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v1.01 | Feb 2009 |
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v1.00 | Sept 2007 |
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The Ray49 and Ray49E are our most compact fixed mount DSC VHF radio. Ideal for smaller boats, the Ray49 and Ray49E features crystal clear audio and remote microphone controls
MICROPHONE KEYS | ||
Key Name | Press & Release | Press & Hold 3 seconds |
1. PPT | Push-to-Talk | Push-to-Talk |
2. HI/LO | LOC/DIS | TX Power High/Low and ACCEPT key for menu item selections | Toggles between full receiver sensitivity (Distant mode) and attenuated receiver sensitivity (Local mode). |
3. EU and ROW: 16/PLUS | US: 16/9 | Switch between the Priority and Working Channels | Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS) channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs a new PLUS channel |
4. UP/DOWN | Channel changing and navigating menu item selections | Rapid channel change and navigating menu item selections |
5. SCAN/SAVE | Initiate Priority Saved Scan mode or terminate any active scan | SAVE/DELETE channel to/from memory |
TRANSCEIVER CONTROLS | ||
Key Name | Function | |
6. CH/OK | Rotate to change channels or navigate menu items. Press to accept menu item selections. | |
7. PWR/VOL | Power radio ON / OFF and adjust volume level | |
8. SQ | Adjust squelch threshold level | |
TRANSCEIVER PUSH KEYS | ||
Key Name | Press & Release | Press & Hold 3 seconds |
9. MENU/DSC | Activate Menu functions | Activate DSC functions |
10. CLEAR | Cancel function | Weather Channel Mode, if so programmed |
11. DW/TRI | Activate Dual Watch | Activate Tri Watch |
12. EU and ROW: 16/PLUS | US: 16/9 | Switch between the Priority and Working Channels | Switches to Secondary Priority (PLUS) channel; If already tuned to the PLUS channel, programs new PLUS channel. |
13. DISTRESS | Designate Distress Type | Make Distress Call |
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RAY49 / RAY49E | |||||||||||
General Specifications |
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Dimensions |
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|
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Mounting | Bracket or flush mounted | ||||||||||
Weight (Transceiver & Microphone) |
1.13 kg (2.5 lbs) |
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Power | 12 VDC system (13.6 VDC, typical) | ||||||||||
Frequency Range | Transmit Ray49: 156.050 to 157.425 MHz | Ray49E: 156.050 to 162.425 MHz Receive: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz |
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Oscillate Mode | PLL | ||||||||||
Modulation | FM (16K0G3E) DSC (16K0G2B) |
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Channel Spacing | 25 kHz Increments | ||||||||||
Frequency Stability | +/- 10 PPM (+/- 0.001%) | ||||||||||
Audio Output Power | 3.5 watts, typical (at 10% distortion with 4 ohm load), 5 watts peak | ||||||||||
Antenna Port Impedance | 50 ohms, typical | ||||||||||
NMEA Port Impedance | 100 ohms | ||||||||||
External Speaker Impedance | 4 ohms | ||||||||||
NMEA IN Sentences supported (NMEA 0183 ver 3.01) | GLL Geographic position, Latitude/Longitude GGA GPS fix data RMA Recommended minimum data for LORAN RMC Recommended minimum data for GPS GNS GNSS fix data |
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NMEA OUT Sentences (NMEA 0183 ver 3.01) | DSC DSC data DSE Extended DSC data |
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Environmental Specifications |
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Operating Range | -10ºC to +50ºC | ||||||||||
Storage Range | -20ºC to +70ºC | ||||||||||
Humidity | up to 95% | ||||||||||
Waterproofing | Waterproof to IPX7 |
Part Number | Product Description |
E70101 | Ray49 VHF radio V2 (Grey) |
E70102 | Ray49E VHF radio V2 (Grey) |
E70102-UK | Ray49E VHF Radio (UK Programs) |
Part Number | Product Description |
A46053 | Ray49E Rear Flush Mount Kit |
Your Ray49 or Ray49E VHF radio easily connects to any multifunction display that has a NMEA0183 connection. If your multifunction display only has a SeaTalkng connection you can use an adaptor kit to connect your VHF.
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|
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DEALER ONLY UPDATE
Software for this product is only available via a Raymarine Service Center or a Raymarine Service Dealer. End user updating is not possible due to restrictions in the hardware and/or regulations. To locate your nearest center please use the dealer locator
|
IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE
This firmware update process is done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.
|
Version |
Release Date |
Features |
v2.01 | Sept 2012 |
|
1.20 | Nov 2011 |
|
v1.01 | Feb 2009 |
|
v1.00 | Sept 2007 |
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