2 preventative maintenance, 3 specifications, 1 transmitter – Raymarine Ray230 User Manual

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4-3

Maintenance

4.2

Preventative Maintenance

The RAY230/230E has been constructed to be virtually maintenance free.
Your attention to a few basic points should assure many years of service.

1. Although the unit is waterproof, always keep the unit as dry as possible.

2. Clean the exterior of the unit with a tissue or soft non-abrasive cloth.

CAUTION
Do not use solvents or other chemicals for cleaning this equipment.

3. Inspect the radio case and antenna for any physical damage.

4.3

Specifications

4.3.1

Transmitter

Channels

All available US, International, and Canadian VHF
Marine Band

Frequency Stability

+/- 10 PPM (+/- 0.001%)

(-20°C to +50°C)

Frequency Range

156.025 to 157.425 MHz

Channel Spacing

25 kHz increments

Power Output

25 W switchable to 1W into 50 ohms at 13.6 VDC

Modulation

Frequency modulated 16F3
(+/-4.5 kHz at 1000 Hz)

Mod. Audio Response

Shall not vary +1/-3dB from true 6dB pre-emphasis
from 300 to 2500 Hz, reference 1000 Hz. Audio
frequencies 3-20 kHz shall be attenuated (at 1 kHz
by 60 log f/3 dB. Above 20 kHz by 50 dB)

FM Hum & Noise level

Less than -40 dB below audio

Audio Distortion

Less than 10 % at 1 kHz for 3 kHz deviation

Spurious & Harmonic

Attenuated at least 43+10 log Po (below rated
radiated carrier Emissions power) per FCC Rules
Part 2 & 80

Antenna Impedance

50 ohms

Transmitter Protection

Shall survive open or short circuit of antenna
system without damage (10 min. test)

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