Raymarine RAY91 Modular Dual-Station VHF Radio with AIS

Model: E70493

Black box, dual-station capable VHF radio

Built-in Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B Receiver

NEW – Optional Wireless handset and active speaker available

Wired handset and passive speaker included

Expandable to 2 RayMic handsets

Built-in loudhailer and fog signal generator

Optional external GPS receiver and Class D Digital Selective Calling

Simple NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 Networking

The Ray91 modular VHF radio brings dual-station communications and traffic management 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 handset and remote speaker provide full control of the radio with crystal clear audio.

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

Ray91 is equipped with a powerful 25-watt transmitter and commercial grade electronics for long life and superior performance. Channel scanning, dual-watch, tri-watch and weather alert are standard. Class D Digital Selective Calling radio and integrated GPS makes setting up the advanced safety and calling features easy. Simply input your vessel’s MMSI number during setup and you’re ready to go. For GPS operation the optional GA150 passive GPS antenna is required.

Use Ray91’s position tracking feature to keep tabs on up to 5 nearby DSC equipped vessels. Their positions are automatically shared with your Raymarine MFD. Keep an eye on other boats in your cruising party, monitor vessels of interest, or manage your local fleet. In Europe the Ray91 supports the ATIS system on navigable inland waterways.

Ray91’s built-in loudhailer will make you heard on-deck and across the harbour. Connect an optional hailing horn and make your presence known with 30-watts of audio output, plus 2-way talkback. When things get foggy, the loudhailer can be set to automatically sound required fog signals for power and sailing vessels underway and at anchor.

Ray91’s transceiver unit is cast in solid aluminum for shock and vibration resistance and maximum heat dissipation. RayMic handsets feature super-bright backlighting for easy viewing in all conditions and oversized keys provide a sure grip with easy access to commonly used functions.

Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL

Water Integrity Complies with IPX6 & IPX7 Complies with EN60945

Operating Temperature Range -25°C to 55°C

Storage Temperature Range -25°C to 70°C

Humidity up to 95%

Electrical

Communications Port NMEA 0183 (version 4.01); NMEA2000 (version 3.101)

Nominal Supply Voltage 12V DC. Reverse polarity and over voltage protected

Operating Voltage Range 9V DC to 16V DC

Current Consumption Less than 6A at High Power (13.6V)

Standby: 600 mA

Receive: 2 Amps

Transmitter

Channels All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands

Frequency Range 156.000 — 157.425 MHz 155.500 to 161.425 MHz Private channels

Frequency Stability + / – 1.5 ppm

Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz

Power Output High Power = 25 Watt, Low Power = 1 Watt

Spurious emmission Better than -36 dBm at 25W (Less than 0.25 µW)

Maximum Deviation +/- 5kHz

Antenna port impedance 50 ohms typical

Receiver

Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne

Channels All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands

Frequency Range 156.000 — 157.425 MHz 155.500 to 161.425 MHz Private channels

Sensitivity: Better than 1 microvolt EMF @ 20dB SINAD

Hum & Noise Better than -40 dB

Audio Distortion Less than 10%

Receiver Sensitivity Distance -119 dBm (0.25uV)@12 dB SINAD Typical Local -110 dBm (0.7uV)@12 dB SINAD Typical

Adjacent Channel Selectivity More than 70 dB

Spurious Response Rejection More than 70 dB

Inter Modulation Rejection More than 70 dB

GPS

Number of channels 72

Cold Start 29s

Receiver IC Sensitivity -167 dBm (Tracking) / -148 dBM (Acquisition)

GNSS Compatibility GPS GLONASS *BeiDou

SBAS Compatibility WAAS EGNOS MSAS

Special Features Active jamming and interference reduction

Operating frequencies GPS L1 C/A GLONASS L10F Beidou B1

Signal Acquisition Automatic

Almanac Update Automatic

Geodetic Datum WGS-84 (alternatives available through Raymarine MFD)

Refresh Rate 20 Hz (20 times per second concurrent GNSS)

Positional Accuracy Without SBAS: <2.5 metres 95% of the time With SBAS: <2 metres 95% of the time

AIS

Class type Receive Only

Dimensions 2.48″ H x 9.25″ W x 6.3″ W

What’s in the Box:

Ray91 VHF DSC Radio (including fitted power and data cable)

Raymic handset cradle

Raymic handset

Raymic handset adaptor cable (12 pin female to 12 pin male with RCA Audio)

Passive speaker

Passive speaker mounting gasket

Passive speaker mounting screws x 4

Documentation

VHF radio mounting screws x 4

Handset cradle mounting screws x 4

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