Overview

The Raymarine A80289 is a wired second-station handset for Ray60 and Ray70 fixed mount VHF radios. It gives you a second control point for the radio, so you can work calls and radio settings from another part of the boat without going back to the main unit.

This handset is a practical upgrade for boats with more than one operating position, such as a flybridge boat, pilothouse, or a layout where the main radio is down below. It is waterproof to IPX6 and IPX7, has a built-in 1 W speaker, and uses a large LCD with high-contrast text and graphics that stay readable in daylight and at night.

It also adds station-to-station intercom calling between the handset and the main radio. That is useful when you need quick communication between helm positions, the cabin, or the cockpit while docking, running offshore, or managing deck work.

Key features

• Works as a full-function second station for compatible Ray60 and Ray70 VHF radios.
• IPX6 and IPX7 waterproof rating for installation in exposed helm areas or protected interior stations.
• Oversized LCD with high-contrast text and graphics for day and night use.
• Built-in 1 W speaker for voice audio at the handset location.
• Station-to-station intercom calling between the handset and the main radio.
• Supports longer cable runs with optional 5 m, 10 m, and 15 m handset extension cables.

Installation and setup

This is a wired remote handset, not a standalone VHF radio. It connects to the secondary handset connection on a compatible Ray60 or Ray70, which makes it a good fit when the main radio is installed inside a console, at a lower helm, or in a cabin and you still want control from another station.

On a larger boat, extension cables can help route the handset to a second helm, tower, or aft control point without moving the main radio. The waterproof housing also makes it easier to place the handset where spray, washdown water, and open-air use are part of normal operation.

Compatibility and fit

This model is intended for Ray60 and Ray70 systems where a second wired station makes daily operation easier. It suits skippers who run the boat from more than one location and want direct access to radio functions and intercom without leaving the active helm.

For smaller boats with a single helm and easy reach to the main VHF, a second station may not add much. On boats with a bridge, enclosed cabin, or separate working deck area, it can make onboard communication and radio access much more straightforward.