Raymarine Ray91 Black Box Fixed VHF Radio With AIS Receiver

A fixed VHF radio that brings multi-station communications to a complete new level of power, performance and flexibility. Ray91 has a black-box design with a transceiver that is hidden out of sight, whilst the ergonomic RayMic handset and remote speaker provide full control of the radio with crystal clear audio.

The marine VHF radio is equipped with an integrated automatic identification system (AIS) receiver, so can be used to receive navigation and safety broadcasts from other nearby AIS-equipped vessels, then share them over NMEA2000 and NMEA0183with compatible multi-function displays. AIS equipped vessels are easily identifiable along with their vessel name, course, speed, CPA and other voyage information.

Channel scanning, dual-watch, tri-watch and weather alert are standard features. There's also Class D Digital Selective Calling radio and integrated GPS that make 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. A powerful 25-watt transmitter and commercial grade electronics ensure a long life and superior performance.

Ray91's position tracking feature can keep tabs on up to 5 nearby DSC equipped vessels, automatically sharing their positions with your Raymarine multi-function display. You're also able to keep an eye on other boats within your cruising party, monitor vessels of interest or manage your local fleet. In addition, the VHF radio supports the ATIS system on navigable inland waterways.

The VHF radio has a built-in loudhailer that will make you heard on deck and across the harbour. There's also the option to connect an optional hailing horn and make your presence known with 30 watts of audio output, plus 2-way talkback. When visibility is low and the fog rolls in, the loudhailer can also 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 aluminium for shock and vibration resistance, as well as maximum heat dissipation. In addition, the RayMic handset has a super-bright backlighting for easy viewing in all conditions, plus oversized keys that provide a sure grip with easy access to commonly used functions. This results in a waterproof and ruggedized radio setup.

What's In The Box?

Ray91 VHF DSC Radio base station (including fitted power and data cable).
Wired handset holster.
Wired handset.
Wired handset adaptor cable with RCA Audio 400 mm (1.3 ft)
Passive speaker and bezel
Passive speaker mounting gasket
4 x M4x25 screws (for wired speaker mounting)
Documentation
4 x M4x25 screws (For base station mounting)
6 x M4x12 screws (For Handset holster and hook plate mounting)
DeviceNet to SeaTalkng 1 m (3.28 ft) adaptor cable.
Handset hook plate.
Through panel cable mounting plate.
Through panel cable mounting plate gasket
Through panel cable mounting nut.
Through panel cable mounting plate screws x 3
Through panel cable mounting dust cap.

Technical Specifications:

Power:
Nominal supply voltage: 12 V dc (with over voltage protection).
Operating voltage range: 10.2 V dc to 16 V dc.
Fuse requirements: Inline fuse = 10 A / Thermal breaker = 7 A.
Current consumption: Less than 6 A at high power (13.6 V) / Standby: 600 mA / Receive: 2 A / Loud hailer: 3 A (8 Ω) / 6 A (4 Ω).
LEN: 1.

Environmental:
Operating temperature: -205C (-4ºF) to +55ºC (140ºF).
Storage temperature: -25ºC (-13ºF) to +70ºC (158ºF).
Relative humidity: 95%.
Water proofing: IPx6 & IPx7.

Connections:
Wired handsets: x 2 via HS1 and HS2 connectors
Wireless hub: x 1 via Hub connector
GNSS (GPS) antenna: x 1 via GPS connector (TNC)
VHF antenna / splitter: x 1 via VHF connector (50 Ohm SO239)
NMEA 0183 input: x 1 via bare ended wires on data cable
NMEA 0183 output: x 1 via bare ended wires on data cable
NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkng: x 1 via N2K (DeviceNet) connector
Loud hailer: x 1 via bare ended wires on data cable.

VHF 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: 25 kHz.
Power Output: Low power setting — 1W / High power setting — 25W.
Spurious emissions: Better than –36 dBm at 25 W (Less than 0.25 μW).
Maximum deviation: +/- 5 kHz.
Antenna impedance: 50 Ohms (typical).

Receiver:
Receiver type: Double conversion super heterodyne.
Channels: All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands.
Frequency range: 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz / 155.500 MHz to 161.425 MHz (Private channels).
Sensitivity: Better than 1 microvolt EMF @ 20dB SINAD.
Squelch sensitivity: Less than —2 dBμ EMF.
Hum and noise: Better than –40 dB.
Audio distortion: Less than 10%.
Receiver sensitivity: Distance — 119dBm (0.25uV) @ 12dB SINAD (typical) / Local — 110dBm (0.7uV) @ 12dB SINAD (typical).
Adjacent channel selectivity: More than 70 dB.
Spurious response rejection: More than 70 dB.
Inter modulation rejection: More than 68 dB.

GNSS (GPS):
Channels: 72.
Cold start: 29 seconds.
Receiver IC Sensitivity: Tracking and navigation = -167 dBm / Reacquisition = -160 dBm / Cold start = -146 dBm / Hot start = -156 dBm.
GNSS compatibility: GPS / GLONASS / Beidou.
SBAS compatibility: QZSS / WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS / GAGAN.
Special features: Active Jamming and Interference Reduction.
Operating frequency: 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).
Antenna: External — An external passive antenna is required.
Horizontal Position Accuracy: Autonomous = 2.5m (8.2ft) / SBAS: 2m (6.56ft).