Raymarine Ray91 VHF Radio

Description

Modular VHF Radio System with Dual Station Capability

The Raymarine fixed Ray91 modular VHF radio takes multi-station communications to a whole new level of power, performance and flexibility.

The Ray91 is a black box design with a transceiver that hides out of sight while the ergonomic RayMic headset and remote speaker provide complete radio control with crystal-clear audio.

In addition to being a full-featured VHF radio system, the Ray91 also has a built-in Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. The Ray91 can receive navigation and safety transmissions from nearby AIS-equipped vessels and share them with your compatible MFD, chartplotter, radar and instruments.

The Ray91 is equipped with a powerful 25-watt transmitter and electronics for long life and superior performance. It includes channel scanning, dual tracking, triple tracking and weather alert. The Class D digital selective calling radio and integrated GPS make it easy to set up advanced safety and calling features. Simply enter your vessel’s MMSI number during setup and you’re ready to go. GPS requires an optional GA150 passive GPS antenna.

The Ray91 also features an integrated Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. Use the Ray91 to receive navigation and safety broadcasts from nearby AIS-equipped vessels and share them via NMEA2000 or NMEA0183 with compatible MFDs. AIS-equipped vessels can be easily identified along with their vessel name, course, speed, CPA and other voyage information.

Key Ray91 Features:
– Black Box design for discreet mounting and dashboard space saving
– Feature-rich VHF radio with multi-station capability
– Wireless handset and active speaker options available
– Wired handset and passive speaker included
– Expandable to 2 handsets
– Built-in PA and fog signal generator
– GPS receiver (optional external antenna)
– Class D digital selective calling
– Easy NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 networking
– Ray91 has a built-in Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver.

Position Tracking
Use the Ray90’s position tracking feature to track up to 5 DSC-equipped vessels in your vicinity. Their positions are automatically shared with your Raymarine MFD.
Keep an eye on other boats in your cruising group, monitor vessels of interest, or manage your local fleet.
In Europe, the Ray90 supports ATIS on navigable inland waterways.

Megaphone
The built-in PA system will allow you to be heard on deck and in port. Connect an additional siren and make your presence known with 30W of audio output, plus two-way talkback.
When foggy, the PA can also be set to automatically sound the necessary fog signals for motor and sailing vessels underway and at anchor.

Waterproof and robust
The Ray90 transceiver unit is cast from solid aluminum for shock and vibration resistance and maximum heat dissipation.
The RayMic headset has a super-bright backlight for easy viewing in all conditions, and the large buttons provide a secure grip with easy access to frequently used functions.

Expand your system
The Ray90 system includes 1 wired RayMic headset and a set of passive speakers.
Expand your system with an additional RayMic headset and remote speaker.
For noisy environments, choose an additional active remote speaker. No matter how small or large your vessel, the Ray90 has all the power and performance you need for essential communication, safety and situational awareness on the water.

Specifications:
– Operating temperature: -25ºC (-13ºF) to +55ºC (131ºF)
– Storage temperature: -25ºC (-13ºF) to +70ºC (158ºF)
– Relative humidity: 95%
– Waterproof: IPx6 and IPx7

Connections
– Wired headphones: x 2 via HS1 and HS2 connectors
– Wireless hub. x 1 via Hub connector
– GNSS (GPS) antenna: x 1 via GPS connector (TNC)
– VHF antenna / splitter: x 1 via VHF connector (50 Ohm SO239)
– NMEA 0183 input: x 1 via wires on data cable
– NMEA 0183 output: x 1 via wires on data cable
– NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkng®: x 1 via N2K (DeviceNet) connector
– Megaphone: x 1 via wires on data cable
– Power supply: 12 V dc (reverse polarity and overvoltage protection)
– Operating voltage range: 10.2 V DC to 16 V DC
– Fuses required:
• Inline fuse = 10 A
• Thermal circuit breaker = 7 An – LEN: 1
– Consumption:
• Less than 6 A at high power (13.6 V)
• Standby: 600 mA
• Receive: 2 A
• Public Address: 3 A (8 Ω) / 6 A (4 Ω)

– Channels: All available international, US and Canadian

– Frequency range: 156,000 MHz to 157,425 MHz / 155,500 MHz to 161,425 MHz (private channels)
– Frequency stability: +/- 1.5 ppm
– Channel spacing: 25 kHz
– Output power
• Low power setting — 1 W
• High power setting — 25 W
– Emissions: from –36 dBm at 25 W (Less than 0.25 μW)
– Maximum deviation: +/- 5 kHz
– Antenna impedance: 50 Ohm (typical)

RECEIVER
– Receiver Type: Super Heterodyne Double Conversion
– Frequency Range: 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz / 155.500 MHz to 161.425 MHz (Private Channels)
– Sensitivity: 1 microvolt EMF @ 20dB SINAD
– Squelch Sensitivity: Less than —2 dBμ EMF
– Hum and Noise: Better than –40 dB
– Audio Distortion: Less than 10%
– Receiver Sensitivity
• Remote — 119dBm (0.25uV) @ 12dB SINAD (typical)
• Local — 110dBm (0.7uV) @ 12dB SINAD (typical)
– Adjacent Channel Selectivity: Greater than 70 dB
– Spurious Reply Rejection: Greater than 70 dB
– Intermodulation Rejection: Greater than 68 dBn

GPS
– Channels: 72
– Cold start: 29s
– IR receiver sensitivity:
• Tracking and navigation = -167 dBm
• Reacquisition = -160 dBm
• Cold start = -146 dBm
• Hot start = -156 dBm

– GNSS compatibility:
• GPS
• GLONASS
• Beidou

– SBAS compatibility:
• QZSS
• WAAS
• EGNOS
• MSAS
• GAGAN

– Special features: Active interference and interference reduction

– Operating frequency:
• GPS L1 C/A
• GLONASS L10F
• Beidou B1

– Signal acquisition: Automatic
– Almanac update: Automatic
– Geodetic datum: WGS-84 (alternatives available via Raymarine MFD)
– Refresh rate: 20 Hz (20 times per second Concurrent GNSS)
– Antenna:
• External — Passive antenna connection via TNC connector
– Accuracy horizontal position:
• Autonomous = 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
• SBAS = 2 m (6.56 ft)

AIS
Class type: Receiver only

What’s in the box?
1 Ray90 VHF DSC radio
2 Power cable
3 Raymic headset mount
4 Raymic headset
5 Raymic headset adapter cable
6 Passive speaker
7 Mounting kit
8 Documentation