Raymarine E70517 VHF Radio with Hailer and GPS Instruction Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Raymarine
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Raymarine E70517 VHF Radio with Hailer and GPS
Specifications
- BRAND: Raymarine
- COLOR: Black
- NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 8
- TUNER TECHNOLOGY: VHF
- ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 8 x 11.8 x 5.1 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT: 5 Kilograms
- ITEM PACKAGE DIMENSIONS L X W X H: 10.47 x 9.25 x 6.77 inches
- PACKAGE WEIGHT: 2.78 Kilograms
Introduction
The Ray73 radio from Raymarine serves as the main communication hub for your boat and has integrated VHF, AIS, and loudhailer capabilities. The Ray73, which is built on our full-sized marine radio chassis, has large controls and a large screen for convenient use offshore. For real multi-station control and intercom functionality, the Ray73 also supports extra wired or wireless RayMic controllers. The Ray73 may provide automatic fog signals and function as a public address system when attached to an optional hailing horn.
HOW VHF RADIO WORKS
VHF radios for marine use operate on a line-of-sight basis. In other words, as long as another antenna is above the horizon, they can transmit to it and receive from it. The distance there is Most adults can see the horizon from the cockpit of a boat from a distance of around three miles.
HOW TO USE MARINE RADIO
Establish communication on a calling frequency while calling and collaborating with another nautical station. This is channel 16 for VHF. Once communication has been established, change to a channel or frequency that is effective. When interacting with other vessels, use channels 72, 73, or 77 on the VHF.
HOW TO INCREASE VHF RANGE
Elevating your antenna will increase the quality of contact while extending the range of your VHF radio. Terranean traits aren’t often one of the difficulties in a tactical situation that can be avoided.
HOW TO INCREASE RADIO FREQUENCY RANGE
- Bring your antenna up. In addition to base stations, antennas are a crucial tool for achieving clear communication in temporary and mobile settings.
- Purchase a rebroadcast system.
- Boost the power.
FAQs
How far can a VHF radio send a signal?****
A typical VHF station has a coverage radius of roughly 60 miles and runs at a power level of around 100,000 watts.
What is VHF’s maximum operating range?****
The ITU refers to the range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 30 and 300 megahertz (MHz), with corresponding wavelengths of ten meters to one meter, as very high frequency (VHF).
How much electricity is consumed by a maritime radio?****
Depending on the height of the antenna, boaters frequently attach radios that have a legal maximum output of 25 watts and can communicate across distances of up to 60 miles.
Can you use a maritime VHF radio on land?****
Fixed or portable marine VHF radios are not permitted to be operated on land at any time. The rule applies. A VHF radio cannot transmit on the maritime band after coming ashore.
Does VHF weather vary?****
Airborne factors like snow, fog, and rain can all have an impact on line-of- sight communication. Rain is the weather factor that has the biggest impact on VHF data transmission.
Does VHF have a long range?****
As a result, the use of VHF waves is restricted to electronic navigation systems and short-range, line-of-sight communications, such as radio and television transmission.
VHF is line-of-sight because…****
VHF is employed when there is a clear passage between two radios due to the way these radio waves move.
How does VHF range differ?****
The three critical dimensions of gain, height, and length determine the performance of your antenna, which is the single most significant element impacting VHF radio range.
Can VHF send data?****
The VHF radio waves that serve as the foundation for the Forest Service’s radio networks can be used to convey data.
What are the two key elements that influence the VHF range?****
Physical elements, including as terrain and ground cover (clutter), and tropospheric variables, namely refraction, govern radio propagation at VHF.
Which boat sizes require a VHF radio?****
20 meters or longer, a tow boat, or carrying more than 12 passengers on a trip that is at least 5 miles from land and has any portion of it within VHF coverage.
When the radio is on, how long will a marine battery last?****
And to answer your original query, provided your boat does not have an amplifier, you should be able to play that radio for almost indefinitely off of a good deep cycle battery.
A VHF radio can be used offshore, but how far?****
You should be aware that the range of VHF radios and mobile phones, which is often no more than 15 to 25 miles from shore, is constrained if you are planning an offshore cruise.
How many amps are required by a maritime VHF radio?****
Although larger models can draw up to 1.5 amps even in standby mode, some smaller units have a relatively low draw of around 200 milliamps.
Which VHF channel ought to be avoided when using it for work?****
Keep channel 16 and channel 9 free. If you are talking with someone, switch to a working channel so you are not keeping others from using channel 16 or 9.
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