



Ray52 Compact VHF Radio with GPS - E70345
Part Number: E70345

The Raymarine Ray52 VHF with built-in GPS provides enhanced safety and ease of installation because it is DSC-ready right out of the box. Simply program in your boat’s MMSI number and enjoy the convenience and peace-of-mind Digital Selective Calling brings to your boating communications. The Ray52 is small enough to mount just about anywhere, but is built with a powerful 25-watt transmitter with Class D Digital Selective Calling. Standard NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 connectivity make integrating with other onboard electronics easy.
Full of features, ultra-compact dimensions
The Ray52 features a large display with easy-to-read digits and icons that are visible day or night. The Ray52 features a premium quality speaker for outstanding audio even at high volume. The Ray52 is equipped with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) with simple to use controls and an intuitive menu system. You'll be a Ray52 expert in no time! Ray52’s built-in GPS receiver makes setting up DSC easy. Simply program in your vessel’s MMSI number and begin using the Ray52’s DSC features immediately.
The Ray52 features standard NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 networking for simple connection to onboard systems and it integrates seamlessly with Raymarine LightHouse II Multifunction Displays for advanced DSC functions. The Ray52 offers flexible mounting too. Use the included trunnion bracket to attach the radio to any console, bulkhead or overhead. The radio can also be flush-mounted using its convenient front-mount attachment points. The Ray52 boasts a wide array of standard features including NOAA weather alert, dual-watch, tri-watch, scanning, selective scanning, and much more.
Key Features
- Built-in 72 channel WAAS GPS receiver
- Compact, space saving design saves space on crowded helms
- No compromises; full power transmitter and robust VHF features
- Full-sized controls and LCD are easy to see and operate
- Sleek, black bezel looks great with Raymarine MFDs and Glass Bridge displays
- Standard NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 networking for simple connection to onboard systems.
Specifications and Dimensions of Raymarine Ray52 - E70345
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Size (HxWxD) Main Unit | Height -inc bezel = 88.5mm (3.5 in) Width - inc bezel = 168mm (6.6 in) max Depth 173.75mm (6.8 in) max excl rear cables |
Weight Main Unit | 1.7 Kg (3.74 lbs) |
Environmental Specification |
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Water Integrity | Complies with IPX6 & IPX7 Complies with EN60945 |
Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to 60°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 70°C |
Humidity | up to 95% |
Electrical Specification |
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Communications Port | NMEA 0183 (version 4.01); NMEA2000 (version 3.0) |
Nominal Supply Voltage | 12V DC. Reverse polarity and over voltage protected |
Operating Voltage Range | 9V DC to 16V DC |
Current Consumption | Less than 6A at High Power (13.6V) Standby: 600 mA Receive: 2 Amps |
Transmitter Specification |
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Channels | All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands |
Frequency Range | 156.000 – 157.425 MHz 155.500 to 161.425 MHz Private channels |
Frequency Stability | + / - 1.5 ppm |
Channel Spacing | 12.5 kHz |
Power Output | High Power = 25 Watt Low Power = 1 Watt |
Spurious emmission | Better than -36 dBm at 25W (Less than 0.25 µW) |
Maximum Deviation | +/- 5kHz |
Antenna port impedance | 50 ohms typical |
Receiver Specification |
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Receiver Type | Double Conversion Super Heterodyne |
Channels | All available US, International and Canadian VHF marine bands |
Frequency Range | 156.000 – 157.425 MHz 155.500 to 161.425 MHz Private channels |
Sensitivity: | Better than 1 microvolt EMF @ 20dB SINAD |
Squelch Sensitivity | Less than -2 dBµ EMF |
Hum & Noise | Better than -40 dB |
Audio Distortion | Less than 10% |
Receiver Sensitivity | Distance -119 dBm (0.25uV)@12 dB SINAD ← Typical Local -110 dBm (0.7uV)@12 dB SINAD ← Typical |
Adjacent Channel Selectivity | More than 70 dB |
Spurious Response Rejection | More than 70 dB |
Inter Modulation Rejection | More than 70 dB |
Speakers |
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Base Station Speaker Power Output | 2.5W (8Ω) |
Fistmic Speaker Power | 1W (16Ω) |
External Speaker Power | 5W (4Ω) / 2.5W (8Ω) |
GPS Specifications |
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Number of channels | 72 |
Cold Start | <2 minutes |
Receiver IC Sensitivity | -167 dBm (Tracking) / -148 dBM (Acquisition) |
GNSS Compatibility | GPS GLONASS *BeiDou |
SBAS Compatibility | WAAS EGNOS MSAS |
Special Features | Active jamming and interference reduction |
Operating frequencies | GPS L1 C/A GLONASS L10F Beidou B1 |
Signal Acquisition | Automatic |
Almanac Update | Automatic |
Geodetic Datum | WGS-84 (alternatives availablr through Raymarine MFD) |
Refresh Rate | 10 Hz (10 times per second concurrent GNSS) |
Antenna | Internal - Ceramic chip mounted near top of unit |
Positional Accuracy | Without SBAS: <=15 metres 95% of the time With SBAS: <5 metres 95% of the time |