Maritime Reporter, July, 1984

<BODY> <div> New Raytheon SSB Is Microprocessor Controlled —Literature Available Raytheon Marine Company is offering free literature describing its newly introduced 150-watt mi- croprocessor-controlled SSB radio- telephone for commercial vessels of all types. Raytheon's RAY-1285 SSB Marine Radiotelephone is preprogrammed for all of the 192 ITU channels, and provides mem- ory capability for 44 user-pro- grammed channels or frequencies. The user-oriented RAY-1285 transceiver provides digital-dis- play monitoring and keyboard channel/frequency and mode selec- tion. LCD readout on a backlit panel shows channel/frequency se- lected and operating condition. The unit's remote antenna-coupler pro- vides fully automatic tuning. Last station used is automatically called up when the unit is turned on. In addition to ready coverage of worldwide marine-band channels and frequencies, the fully synthe- sized RAY-1285 provides a num- ber of important additional fea- tures. It has a sea-watch automatic scanning mode which allows the operator to monitor up to 10 se- lected channels or frequencies, in- Raytheon's RAY-1285 SSB Marine Radio- telephone eluding the International Emer- gency Frequency, 2182 kHz. Quick- select of the International Emer- gency Frequency is available with a built-in, two-tone distress alarm. A unique "force-transmit" control will provide communication even under emergency broken-antenna conditions. The compact RAY-1285 trans- ceiver operates on 12 Vdc. For op- tional manual tuning, the RAY- 1285 transmits (1.6 to 25.999 MHz) and receives (100 kHz to 30 MHz) in fast or slow steps. Selectable modulation modes available are: standard SSB (AJ3), modified SSB (A3A) and AM compatible (A3H). Push-button listening to other ves- sel transmissions is available as well as a push-to-talk telephone handset. The RAY-1285 transceiver is supplied with antenna coupler, mounting hardware, interconnect- ing cables, and complete installa- tion instructions. It meets FCC re- quirements and has passed Raytheon's tough environmental tests for shock, vibration, temper- ature extremes, and resistance to corrosion and fungus. Manufac- turer's suggested retail price is $5,995. For free literature containing full details on the new RAY-1285 SSB, Circle 95 on Reader Service Card Sonat Subsea Services Appoints Senior VP Bruce C. Gilman, president of Sonat Subsea Services, Houston, Texas, announced recently that Thomas A. Angel has been ap- pointed senior vice president. Formerly vice president and general manager of Santa Fe Un- derwater Services, Mr. Angel has more than 20 years' experience in underwater services. Sonat Subsea Services, a subsid- iary of Sonat Inc., provides high- technology underwater services in support of the offshore energy in- dustry. They have headquarters in Houston with regional operations bases in Scotland and the Republic of Singapore. S&H Diving, its Americas-region operating subsid- iary, has support bases in Morgan City, La., and Galveston and Cor- pus Christi, Texas. Sonat Inc. is a company engaged in finding and producing oil and natural gas; field services associ- ated with these operations; and transportation of these energy products. We understand a shipowner's need to care for his equipment investment. We have invested $50 million in improved facilities to provide that care. < MAIN YARD Two graving docks: 900' x 150' 550' x 79' 1984 Additions: • Two graving docks-750' x 125' • Two wet berths • Assembly/erection building with two 250 ton bridge cranes and auxiliary cranes SOUTHWEST FACILITY • 11.0 acres of covered fabricating facility complete with: • NC plasma machine • Plate and shape preparation line • One 700 ton bridge crane • Two 200 ton bridge cranes • One 100 ton bridge crane • Barge loading facility TAMPA SHIPYARDS, INC. PO. Box 1277, Tampa, Florida 33601 (813)247-1183 Telex: 52-637 A subsidiary of the American Shipbuilding Company 10 Circle 331 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>