Ray73 VHF Marine Radio with AIS Receiver and GPS

The Raymarine Ray73 takes marine communication a step further by adding AIS capabilities and loudhailer functions to an already feature-packed VHF radio. With the Ray73, you’re not only talking – you’re also seeing the unseen on the water. Every nearby vessel equipped with AIS becomes visible on your displays, greatly increasing your situational awareness. This is invaluable in busy shipping lanes or low-visibility conditions where knowing who’s around you is critical to safety. The Ray73’s built-in AIS receiver continuously monitors the Automatic Identification System broadcasts of vessels around you and feeds that data to your chartplotter, radar, or MFD. This means you can see the name, course, speed, and even voyage info of approaching boats right on your electronic chart. Additionally, this radio can act as a 30-watt loudhailer: connect a suitable hailing horn and you can make your voice heard on deck and over water, or have the unit automatically sound internationally recognized foghorn signals for your vessel (a crucial feature when navigating in fog or at night). Naturally, the Ray73 includes the full suite of DSC capabilities (individual calls, group calls, distress, position polling, etc.) and has an internal GPS, so every emergency call includes your location – vital information in a crisis. As a big brother to the Ray63, this model also supports a second station: you can add an extra wired or wireless RayMic, giving you radio control from two locations on the yacht, plus an intercom function between them for convenient crew communication. Built for serious mariners, the Ray73 is rugged, waterproof, and reliable, with a powerful 25W transmitter and commercial-grade components for years of operation. It’s essentially a “communications central” for your boat, providing everything from day-to-day voice calls and crew coordination, to traffic monitoring and alert broadcasting in harsh conditions.

• Excellent for long-range cruisers: the integrated AIS receiver assists when transiting crowded areas (e.g., near ports) by giving you a real-time picture of surrounding traffic, helping you navigate safely and avoid close calls
• Invaluable in poor visibility: the foghorn feature allows you to operate safely in thick fog – the Ray73 will automatically emit the correct fog signals (underway, at anchor, etc.) while you keep an eye on AIS targets on your screen
• Communication hub for big yachts: this single device serves as a VHF radio, AIS receiver, and onboard hailer – reducing the number of separate units and simplifying installation, all without sacrificing capability
• Improved onboard coordination: with dual-station support, you can control the radio from an upper helm or flybridge, which is convenient during docking or when the captain is away from the main nav station
• Built for the tough jobs: engineered to meet stringent marine standards, the Ray73 features a durable build, IPX6/IPX7 water resistance, and the ability to operate in extreme temperatures – reliable in tropical heat or icy northern waters