Raymarine Ray90 VHF Radio & AIS700 Bundle

Description

Bring voice communications and higher-power AIS together in a Raymarine network with the Ray90 VHF Radio and AIS700 Bundle. The package combines a modular black-box VHF system with a 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS transceiver, shared-antenna splitter, and external GPS antenna to help reduce separate-device clutter behind the helm. Need DSC voice calling and AIS target data in one integrated installation? The bundle supports SeaTalkng, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, USB, Wi-Fi, and optional handset or MFD control.

Key Specifications

• Raymarine Ray90 VHF Radio and AIS700 Class B AIS bundle, part number T70487.
• Modular black-box VHF radio system with integrated AIS700 SOTDMA Class B transceiver.
• 25W VHF transmit output and 5W Class B SOTDMA AIS transmission.
• Full international marine VHF channels plus dual AIS channels.
• Class D DSC with dual receiver capability.
• Includes external active GNSS/GPS antenna and AIS700 antenna splitter.
• SeaTalkng, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, USB, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Optional wired handset and compatible Raymarine MFD control/display integration.
• 9.6V–31.2V DC input; up to approximately 6A during VHF transmission and approximately 3.5W for AIS operation.
• IPX6/IPX7 weather protection and approximate bundle weight of 3.97 lb (1.8 kg).

Integration

The bundle requires appropriate Ray90 handset/control hardware, a compatible VHF/AIS antenna arrangement, valid MMSI programming, and network connections to the desired Raymarine MFD or other navigation devices. It is not a radar, chartplotter, EPIRB, or collision-avoidance system.

The AIS700 splitter allows compatible VHF and AIS equipment to share one antenna, but wiring must follow Raymarine’s installation instructions. Class D DSC needs an MMSI and reliable GPS position. Channel 16 is reserved for distress, safety, and calling; Channel 70 is used only for DSC signaling, not voice communications. [928][932]

Installation Notes

Install the black-box radio and AIS components in protected, accessible locations, then mount Ray90 handsets where crew can communicate clearly and safely. Place the GPS antenna with clear sky view, route VHF/AIS coaxial cables away from high-current wiring, and use the included splitter only with the approved shared-antenna configuration.

Use properly sized and fused 9.6V–31.2V DC wiring suitable for 25W VHF transmit current. Have a qualified installer program MMSI/static data, configure DSC, test VHF/AIS antenna performance, set up SeaTalkng/NMEA interfaces, and confirm target data on the MFD before regular use.

Before Ordering

Confirm required Ray90 handsets, compatible MFD support, VHF/AIS shared-antenna design, MMSI registration, GPS antenna placement, SeaTalkng/NMEA/USB/Wi-Fi requirements, power capacity, and protected installation space before ordering.