Ray90 and Ray91

Sleek, modular, black box VHF Radio Systems allowing for discreet mounting and dashboard space saving. 

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Ray90 and Ray91

Modular Dual Station VHF Radio System

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.

In addition to being a full featured VHF radio system, the Ray91 also has a built-in Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. Ray91 can receive the navigation and safety broadcasts from nearby AIS-equipped vessels and share them with your compatible MFD, chartplotter, radar and instruments.

Raymarine Ray90 handset

Ray90 & Ray91 Key Features

  • Black box design for discreet mounting & dashboard space saving
  • Feature rich multi-station capable VHF radio
  • Wireless handset and active speaker available
  • Wired handset and passive speaker included
  • Expandable to 2 handsets
  • Built-in loudhailer and fog signal generator
  • GPS receiver (optional external antenna)
  • Class D Digital Selective Calling
  • Simple NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 Networking
  • Ray91 features built-in Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B Receiver

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.

The Ray91 is also equipped with an integrated Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. Use the Ray91 to receive navigation and safety broadcasts from nearby AIS-equipped vessels and share them over NMEA2000 or NMEA0183 with compatible MFDs. AIS equipped vessels can easily be identified along with their vessel name, course, speed, CPA, and other voyage information.

Position Tracking

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.

Loudhailer

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.

Waterproof & Ruggedized

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.

Communications Powerhouse

Ray91 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.

Expand Your System

The Ray90/91 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 Ray90/91 has all the power and performance you need for essential communications, safety and situational awareness on the water.

Ray90 and Ray91 Model Line Up


Ray90 VHF

SKU: E70492
Ray90 VHF
  • Black box transceiver

  • Includes Remote Passive Speaker and cable

Ray91 VHF

SKU: E70493
Ray91 VHF
  • Black box transceiver

  • Includes Remote Passive Speaker and cable

  • AIS Receiver built-in

Ray90 VHF and AIS700

SKU: T70424
Ray90 VHF and AIS700
  • Black box transceiver

  • Includes Remote Passive Speaker and cable

  • Comes with Class B AIS700 transceiver

Ray90 and Ray91 Modular VHF Resources

Power specification
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 specification
Operating temperature

-25ºC (-13ºF) to +55ºC (131ºF)

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

156.025 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 — 1 W
• High power setting — 25 W

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 (8.2 ft)
• SBAS = 2m (6.56 ft)

AIS (Ray91 only)
Class type

Receiver only

What's in the box?


1

Ray90 / Ray91 VHF DSC Radio base station (including fitted power and data cable).

2

Wired handset holster.

3

Wired handset.

4

Wired handset adaptor cable with RCA Audio 400 mm (1.3 ft)

5

Passive speaker and bezel

6

Passive speaker mounting gasket

7

4 x M4x25 screws (for wired speaker mounting)

8

Documentation

9

4 x M4x25 screws (For base station mounting)

10

6 x M4x12 screws (For Handset holster and hook plate mounting)

11

DeviceNet to SeaTalkng 1 m (3.28 ft) adaptor cable.

12

Handset hook plate.

13

Through panel cable mounting plate.

14

Through panel cable mounting plate gasket

15

Through panel cable mounting nut.

16

Through panel cable mounting plate screws x 3

17

Through panel cable mounting dust cap.