Software for Raymarine VHF Radios

Software for:
Ray53, Ray63, Ray73, 2nd Station Handset/s
Version:
Ray53/Ray63/Ray73 = v1.98a / v2.27b VH = v1.53a / v1.05b Hub = v1.25a / v1.09b WHS = 1.43a / v1.04b
Date Released:
July 2022

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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

Current MFDs

AXIOM/AXIOM Pro

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eS Series

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a/c/e/gS Series

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Retired / Legacy MFDs

G Series

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E Wide

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C Wide

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E Classic

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C Classic

Unavailable

A Classic

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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.

To access the open source GPL and LGPL licensed executables click here

Software Update Information

Info: a/c/e/eS/gS & AXIOM Download - This download now contains the following additional product updates: Radios – Ray50/ Ray52/ Ray53/ Ray60/ Ray63/ Ray70/ Ray73/ Ray90/Ray91 & 2nd Station Handsets

Note: Once the Hub is on v1.20 (or higher), in order to connect a Wireless Handset running VH1.21, you need to rename the Hub's Name (SSID) to 10 characters or less. Once the Wireless Handset is then connected and upgraded to VH1.32 (or higher), then you can change the Hub's name back to original 15 characters (if desired)..

Note:If your Wired Handset is on VH1.26 (or lower), then you need to place the handset into programming mode in order to upgrade it. If it is running VH1.40 (or higher), then this is not necessary.

Software History

Product	Version	Release Date	Features
Ray53/Ray63/Ray73 Handset/Hub/Wireless Handset	Ray53/Ray63/Ray73 = v1.98a / v2.27b VH = v1.53a / v1.05b Hub = v1.25a / v1.09b WHS = 1.43a / v1.04b	July 2022	Software changes to support various component changes due to global component shortages Adds second priority channel option* *Note: Dealer required to activate feature
Ray53/Ray63/Ray73 Handset/Hub/Wireless Handset	v1.82app/v2.20boot VH1.49app/1.03boot, HubV1.23app/v1.06boot, WHS1.36app/103boot	June 2021	Improvement to Wireless Handset battery management - if the handset is left powered on when the VHF Radio is powered off, after 1 minute of no connection, the handset will alarm for 4 minutes and then power off (to save the battery). Corrects an issue where the VHF Radios were intermittently blocking the Multiple Data Source Selection (MDS) function from working.
Ray53/ Ray63/ Ray73	VHF v1.76 \| Wired handset: vh1.48 \| Hub: v1.23 \| Wireless handset: wvh1.35	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
Ray53/ Ray63/ Ray73	v1.71app/ v2.20boot	Feb 2019	Resolves a Intercom feedback issue between the Radio and the 2nd Station Handset
Wireless Handset	vh1.33app/ vh1.03boot	Nov 2018	Recommended Hub version is v1.23 or greater Further WiFi improvements
Hub	v1.23app/ v1.03boot	Nov 2018	Further WiFi improvements
Wireless Handset	vh1.32app/ vh1.03boot	Nov 2018	Recommended initial version for Hub v1.20 General UI improvements
Hub	v1.20app/ v1.03boot	Nov 2018	WiFi improvements Recommended initial version for connecting to Ray63/Ray73
Wired Handset	vh1.43app/ vh1.03boot	Nov 2018	General UI improvements
Ray53/ Ray63/ Ray73	v1.70app/ v2.20boot	Nov 2018	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray73 Improvements to connecting to the Hub (Ray63/Ray73) NMEA2000 PGN129029 improvements Improvements to Hailer Listen/Transmit functionality
Ray53/ Ray63	v1.62app/ v2.19boot	Oct 2018	INITIAL RELEASE for Ray53 / Ray63