Initial startup

Unless your radio has been pre-programmed; the first time you power-up your radio you will be requested to select certain options. With the exception of your MMSI and ATIS ID, you will also be requested to enter these options after a factory reset.

After acknowledging the startup screen, unless previously set you will be prompted to make the following selections:

  1. Language selection — For a list of available languages, please refer to: Selecting a language

  2. Turn on AIS reception (Ray70 / Ray73 / Ray91 only) — Enables the built-in AIS receiver. This step is only applicable to radios with a built-in AIS receiver. For more information, please refer to: Switching on the AIS receiver

  3. Select network type — Selects which connection to transmit AIS and DSC information on, to connected equipment. This step is only applicable if the AIS receiver was turned on in the previous step. For information on the options available, please refer to: Selecting a network type

  4. Enter MMSI number — Required to enable DSC functions. This option is not required after a factory reset, or if the radio has been pre-programed in MARCOM-C mode, or has ATIS enabled. If not already selected, you will also be prompted to select your network type. For more information, please refer to: Entering an MMSI number

  5. Enter ATIS ID — Required when the radio will be used in the inland waterways of Europe. This step is only applicable if the radio has been pre-programed in MARCOM-C mode. For more information, please refer to: Entering an ATIS ID

  6. Frequency band selection — Sets the relevant channels for your region. This step is not applicable if the radio has been pre-programed in MARCOM-C mode. For more information, please refer to: Changing the radio region