VHF Radio, Ray 90, Modular

Product Overview

Raymarine RAY90 Modular VHF Radio

Model: E70492

Black box, multi-station capable VHF radio
NEW - Optional Wireless handset and active speaker available
Wired handset and passive speaker included
Expandable to 2 handsets
Built-in loudhailer and fog signal generator
Optional external GPS
Simple NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 Networking

Raymarine’s fixed mount Ray90 modular VHF radio brings multi-station communications to a whole new level of power, performance, and flexibility. The Ray90 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.

Ray90 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 Ray90’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 Ray90 supports the ATIS system on navigable inland waterways.

Ray90’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 also be set to automatically sound required fog signals for power and sailing vessels underway and at anchor.

Ray90’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.

The Ray90 system includes 1 RayMic wired handset and a passive speaker kit. Expand your system with an additional RayMic handset and remote speaker. For noisy environments choose the optional active remote speaker. No matter how small or how large your vessel is, the Ray90 all the power and performance you need for essential communications on the water.

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
Dimensions	2.48" H x 9.25" W x 6.3" W