Software for Raymarine VHF Radios

Software for:
Ray50, Ray52, Ray60, Ray70, 2nd Station Handset
Version:
v1.46 Handset / Wired Handset: vh1.48
Date Released:
November 2019
Additional Notes:
The Bootloader must be loaded into the Radio before the Application. If a 2nd Station Handset is installed, it must also be upgraded.

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Select the software update below depending on which Multifunction Display (MFD) you will be using to perform the Remote Update.

Before You Update

Warning: a/c/e/eS/gS Series - Updating via a/c/e/eS/gS Series display. MFD software must be at level v14.36 and above - Click here to update your MFD

Warning: G Series - Updating via G Series system. System software must be at level v4.49 and above - Click here to update your MFD

Info AXIOM and a/c/e/eS/gS Download - Do not copy Bootcode and Application ".ISO" files onto the same software card. The MFD cannot install Bootcode and Application .ISO files at the same time.

Current MFDs

AXIOM/AXIOM Pro

Download Bootcode

eS Series

Download Bootcode

a/c/e/gS Series

Download Bootcode

Retired / Legacy MFDs

G Series

Download

E Wide

Download

C Wide

Download

E Classic

Download

C Classic

Unavailable

A Classic

Download

Update Instructions

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Operating Manual

IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

Firmware update processes are done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.

If the firmware process is interrupted your product may not function properly, therefore do not interrupt the process and ensure the unit is on a reliable power supply. Damage caused by incomplete upgrades will not be covered by Raymarine warranty.

By Downloading the software, you agree to these terms.

Open Source GPL/LGPL

Some Raymarine products contain software code developed by third parties that are covered by open source GPL and LGPL software license agreements. You can view the third party license agreements by visiting the Manuals and Documents section of our website.

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Software Update Information

Info: a/c/e/eS/gS Download - This download now contains the following additional product updates: Radios – Ray50/Ray52/Ray60/Ray70/2nd Station Handset

Note: The application for the Radios Will Not be installed until the bootloader v2.15 has been installed (located in a seperate file) - see upgrade instructions.

Note: If the 2nd Station Handset will not upgrade, then you may need to reduce the amount of data on the STng network by unplugging some products, or turning them off (e.g. AIS, Autopilot, Digital Switching), then try re-flashing in the application file - see upgrade instructions.

Software History

Product	Version	Release Date	Features
VHF Radio	v1.46 / Wired handset: vh1.48	Nov 2019	Improves the Low/High Voltage detection alarm Added additional Diagnostic alerts within the handsets, to notify user if a handset is not functioning correctly.
VHF Radio	v1.44	Dec 2018	Hailer Horn functionality improvements, for the Ray70.
Wired Handset	VH1.43/ v1.03boot	Dec 2018	Various bug fixes and improvements
VHF Radio	v1.42	Sept 2018	Resolved an issue where selected Channels in the "Short Cuts" menu are not retained throughout a power cycle
Wired Handset	VH1.40/ v1.03boot	Sept 2018	Once vh1.40 is installed, any future upgrades no longer require the handset to be placed into "Programming Mode". Other bug fixes and improvements Note: This is a common version compatible with the Ray60, Ray70, Ray90 and Ray91.
Wired Handset	VH1.26	Mar 2018	2nd Station Handset software upgraded to support the launch of the Ray90/Ray91 VHF Product. Note, no end user feature changes to Ray60/Ray70 systems with 2nd Station Handsets.
VHF Radio	v1.40	Oct 2017	Support for running component change on PCB (Software is backward compatible with old hardware). Improvement to the DSC decode algorithm, when receiving a slightly corrupted base station message.
VHF Radio	v2.16 Bootcode	Oct 2017	This Bootcode improves the ability to upgrade a 2nd Station Handset to current software release. Note, once the Bootcode has been installed, you have to load the latest Application file back into the Radio (v1.40 in this instance).
Wired Handset	VH1.09	Jun 2017	Only compatible with Radio application v1.39 (or higher) Support for "4 Digit" channels on the display Improved Volume/Squelch adjustment screen operation when the distress key is pressed General bug fixes
VHF Radio	v1.39	Jun 2017	Only compatible with Radio bootcode v2.15 Support for "4 Digit" channels on the display Change to the channel list to support the new 4 digit channels General bug fixes
Wired Handset	VH1.06	Aug 2016	Only compatible with Radio application v1.35 (or higher) Improved screen refresh rate Improved communications between Handset and Base UI improvements
VHF Radio	v1.35	Aug 2016	Only compatible with Radio bootcode v2.15 Improved the response speed of the 2nd Station Handset when in Watch mode Improved communications between Handset and Base Ray70 now correctly transmits PGN129801 when requested Corrected an issue with Magnetic Variation (now receives it correctly)
VHF Radio	v2.15 Bootcode	Aug 2016	Once installed, this is only compatible with Radio application v1.35 (or higher). Changes Radio ID to prevent the v1.35 application from being installed into the radio before the bootloader is installed. Modifications to memory to support new Application code
VHF Radio	v1.31	May 2016	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray52 Not applicable to the Ray50/Ray60/Ray70 Improved DSC error tolerance Updated NMEA2000 DSC message (PGN129808) General improvements to Water/Scan modes General DSC improvements Improved GPS position fix Improved screen refresh rate
VHF Radio	v1.24	Nov 2015	Release for Ray50, Ray60 and Ray70 Fixed issue found with the Loud Hailer Listen Back function (Ray70 only), where the Fist Mic signal could route back to the internal speaker, causing feedback. Resolved issue with a static invalid position from a simulator, the position reported on the radio jumped every few seconds.
VHF Radio	v2.09 Bootcode	Oct 2015	Upgraded Bootcode from v2.04 to v2.09, to enable E-Classic/C-Wide/E-Wide Series MFDs to upgrade the Radios (as well as a/c/e/es/gS Series).
Wired Handset	VH1.04	Sept 2015	Aligned User Interface on handset with VHF application release v1.22 Added auto Fog Horn icon to status bar when enabled
VHF Radio	v1.22	Sept 2015	Release for Ray50, Ray60 and Ray70 Improved AIS performance/decode for ROT, SOG, COG and AtoN Fixed AIS issue with vessels above approx 55 degrees Latitude Improves Auto Fog Horn mode Corrects private channels 31, 37 and 96 for correct operation in ATIS and DSC modes General other Bug fixes and improvements to UI
VHF Radio	v1.13	May 2015	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray70
Wired Handset	VH1.01	May 2015	INITIAL RELEASE for 2nd Station Handset
VHF Radio	v1.06b	Apr 2015	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray60
VHF Radio	v1.04a	Mar 2015	Ray50 release to address WX channel issue in USA
VHF Radio	v1.04	Mar 2015	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray50