Raymarine RAY63 VHF Radio
Model: E70516- Full-sized marine VHF with Digital Selective Calling
- Wired or wireless expansion with optional RayMic handset stations
- Built-in GPS/GNSS receiver with connection point for 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 Ray63 radio comes with oversized controls and a big screen for easy operation offshore. Ray63 is a full-function VHF marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and a built-in GPS receiver. The Ray63 also supports 1 wired or 2 wireless RayMic controllers for true multi-station control and intercom capability.
SpecificationsEviromental 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), 1x VHF Asntenna (SO-239) |
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 |
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 dBµ 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) |
GNSS (GPS) | |
Channels | 72 |
Cold Start | < 2 minutes |
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 |
What's in the Box:
- Ray63 VHF DSC Radio
- Sun cover
- Panel mount gasket
- Fistmic
- Mounting bracket (Trunnion)
- Mounting bracket knobs
- Fistmic hook plate
- Documentation
- Protective antenna boot
- SeaTalkng ® blanking plug
- SeaTalkng ® 400 mm (15.7 in.) spur cable
- 4x M4 nuts, spring washers and M4x25 machine screws (For Panel mounting)
- 4x M4x25 screws (For Bracket (Trunnion) mounting)
- 2x M4x12 screws (For Fistmic hook plate mounting).