VHF, Ray73, w/AIS, GPS, Hailer

Product Overview

Raymarine RAY73 VHF Radio

Model: E70517

Full-sized marine VHF with Digital Selective Calling
Built-in AIS receiver provides target data for chartplotter, radar, and instruments
Fog signaling and public address functions with optional hailing horn (M95435)
Wired or wireless expansion with optional RayMic handset stations
Built-in GPS/GNSS receiver with a connection point for an optional external antenna
NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 networking for integration with onboard systems
Audio output connection for optional passive remote speaker (A80542)
Surface and trunnion mount kits included
Styled to compliment the Axiom family of multifunction displays

Raymarine’s Ray73 radio is communications central for your boat with built-in VHF, AIS receiver and loudhailer capabilities. Built on our full-sized marine radio chassis, the Ray73 comes with oversized controls and a big screen for easy operation offshore. The Ray73 also supports optional wired or wireless RayMic controllers for true multi-station control and intercom capability. When connected to an optional hailing horn, the Ray73 can generate automatic fog signals and work as a public address announcement system.

Specifications

Eviromental Specifications
Operating Temperature	-20 C (-4 F) to +60 C (140 F)
Storage Temperature	-25 C (-13 F) to +70 C (158 F)
Relative Humidity	95%
Water Proofing	IPx6 & IPx7
Connections	1x NMEA 0183, 1x SeaTalkng ® / NMEA 2000, 1x Front Fistmic connection, 1x Rear connection for 2nd station, 1x Audio (RCA), 1x GNSS (GPS) antenna (TNC)
Channels	All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands
Power
Nominal Supply Voltage	12 V dc (Reverse polarity and over voltage protection)
Operating Voltage Range	9 Vdc to 16 Vdc
Current Consumption	Less than 6 A at high power (13.6 V) Standby: 600 mA Receive: 2 A Loud hailer: 3A (8 Ohms) / 6A(4 Ohms)
Transmitter
Channels	All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands
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	12.5 kHz
Power Output	Low power setting — 1 W High power setting — 25 W
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms (typical)
Receiver
Receiver Type	Double conversion super heterodyne
Channels	All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands
Sensitivity	Better than 1 microvolt EMF @20dB SINAD
Squelch Sensitivity	Less than —2 dB? EMF
Hum and Noise	Better than —40 dB
Audio Distortion	Less than 10%
Speaker
Base Station Speaker Power Output	2.5W (8 Ohms)
Fistmic Speaker Power	1W (16 Ohms)
External Speaker Power	5W (8 Ohms)
Handset Speaker Power Output	1W (16 Ohms)
Hailer Speaker Power Output	25W (4 Ohms) / 12W (8 Ohms)
GNSS (GPS)
Channels	72
Receiver IC Sensitivity	—167 dBm (Tracking) / —148 dBm (Acquisition)
SBAS Compatibility	WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Special Features	Active Jamming and Interference Reduction
Signal Acquisition	Automatic
Almanac Update	Automatic
Geodetic Datum	WGS-84 (alternatives available through Raymarine MFD)
Refresh Rate	10 Hz (10 times per second Concurrent GNSS)
Position Accuracy	Without SBAS: <= 15 metres 95% of the time, With SBAS: <= 5 metres 95% of the time
AIS
Class Type	AIS receiver only
Other
Dimensions	7.83"W x 3.88"H x 5.63"D