Overview

The Raymarine A80541 is a 5 m wireless hub antenna extension for Ray90 and Ray91 VHF systems. It lets you move the wireless hub antenna farther from the hub so you can mount it where the handset connection is more stable across the boat. The added reach is 5 m (16.4 ft), which is useful when the original antenna position is blocked by bulkheads, consoles, or other structure.

This accessory is used with the Raymarine wireless hub that links wireless handsets to the VHF base station. In Ray90 and Ray91 installations, the wireless hub platform can support up to three wireless handset stations. It can also be used with Ray63 and Ray73 systems when the R70739 wireless hub adapter cable is part of the installation.

This is an antenna extension accessory, not the wireless hub itself. It is a practical fit when you need better freedom to place the antenna in a helm, pilothouse, flybridge, or cockpit installation where signal path matters.

Key features

• Adds 5 m (16.4 ft) of extra antenna reach for the Raymarine wireless hub
• Fits Ray90 and Ray91 wireless VHF handset systems
• Can be used with Ray63 and Ray73 when the R70739 wireless hub adapter cable is installed
• Helps reposition the antenna away from obstructions that can weaken wireless handset communication
• Supports wireless handset system layouts that can handle up to three wireless stations on Ray90 and Ray91 setups

Installation and fit

One end of the extension connects to the antenna connector on top of the wireless hub, and the other end becomes the new mounting point for the hub antenna. The mounting point requires a 14 mm (0.55 in) hole, so it is worth planning the cable route and testing the intended location before drilling.

Placement matters with wireless equipment on boats. Fiberglass and dry wood surfaces are usually easier for signal passage, while metal framework and other conductive materials can reduce range. This extension is most useful when the hub itself cannot be mounted close enough to the area where the wireless handset is used.

Compatibility and system fit

This accessory is a good match for owners adding a wireless handset station to a Ray90 or Ray91 and finding that the standard hub antenna position does not suit the boat's layout. It also makes sense on larger center consoles, sportfish boats, pilothouse boats, and sailboats where distance or structure can affect communication between the hub and handset.

For Ray63 and Ray73 installations, the same extension can be part of the system when the wireless hub is added with the R70739 adapter cable. It does not replace the hub, handset, or adapter cable, and it does not change the radio's core wiring or power setup.

What's included

• 5 m antenna extension cable
• Mounting hardware
• Installation guide and documentation kit