Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio

By Garmin
AIS
SKU: 010-02097-00
Regular price $549.99 USD

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Stay in Contact on the Water

  • Displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) (if applicable) on the chartplotter
  • Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI)
  • In case of trouble, DSC may improve your chances of a rapid rescue
  • 25-watt transmit power with built-in GPS
  • Frequency bands include all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels

Communication and situational awareness are critical on the water. This fixed-mount VHF 215 Garmin radio displays AIS (if applicable) on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners worldwide.

Increase Your Peace of Mind

During an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215 Garmin AIS gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips. 

Communicate Confidently on the Water

Easy to install and use, just plug and play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network. VHF 215 Garmin AIS provides standard Class D DSC functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI). The radio includes frequency bands for all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels and 10 NOAA weather channels. It’s also NMEA 0183 network compatible and supports an optional foghorn and two-way hailer system for onboard communication.

Communicate with Style

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215 Garmin AIS™ marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7x2/9x2, GPMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.

NMEA 2000 Compatible

General Specs

UNIT SIZE 98 x 197 x 149 mm (3.9" x 7.8" x 5.8")
WEIGHT Without microphone 42.8 oz (1.2 kg)

With microphone 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)

OPERATING VOLTAGE 10.8 - 15.6 VDC
WATER RATING IPX7
DISPLAY TYPE monochrome FSTN LCD
OPERATING TEMPERATURE –15° to 55° C (5° to 131° F)
INLAND WATERWAYS (ATIS)
MULTI-LANGUAGE INTERFACE

VHF Features

DUAL/TRI WATCH
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
LOUD HAILER
LOUDHAILER LISTEN BACK
INTERCOM SUPPORT

VHF Radio

REGION All U.S., Canadian and International marine channels; NOAA weather channels
VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX 156.025–162.025 MHz
VHF FREQUENCY RANGE RX 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)
VHF TRANSMIT POWER (MAX) 25 W, 1 W (high, low)
TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY TOLERANCE +/0.5 kHz
ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER 70 dB
SPURIOUS EMISSIONS –80 dBc (at 25 W) / 0.25uW
SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) -118 dBm (-11 dBu/0.28 uV)
ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY 70 dB
SPURIOUS RESPONSE 70 dB
VHF INTERMODULATION 68 dB
MAX ANTENNA GAIN 9 dBi

DSC

CLASS Class D
SENSITIVITY (1% BER) -113 dBm
ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY 70 dB
SPURIOUS RESPONSE 70 dB
INTERMODULATION 68 dB

AIS Transponder Features

REMOTE STATION SUPPORT GHS 11 (x1)

AIS

CLASS AIS RX only
FREQUENCY RANGE 161.975 – 162.025 MHz
AIS SENSITIVITY (20% PER) -107 dBm
ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY 70 dB
SPURIOUS RESPONSE 70 dB
INTERMODULATION 65 dB

GNSS

INTEGRATED GNSS RECEIVER
INTEGRATED GNSS ANTENNA
CONSTELLATIONS GPS, GLONASS
DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT WAAS, EGNOS
NAVIGATION RATE 1 Hz

Sensors

NMEA 2000 COMPATIBLE
NMEA 0183 COMPATIBLE

Audio

MAX SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER 1 W
MAX EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER 4 W at 4 Ω
MAX HAILER LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT POWER 20 W at 4 Ω

Electrical Features

TYPICAL CURRENT DRAW AT 12 VDC 600 mA, 6 A max
COMPASS-SAFE DISTANCE 75 cm (29.5")

Networking & Connections

EXTERNAL GNSS ANTENNA CONNECTOR BNC
ANT CONNECTOR SO-239 (50 Ω)

 

What's in the box

  • VHF 215 Garmin Marine Radio (AIS™ Version Available)
  • Removable fist mic
  • Fist mic mounting bracket and hardware
  • Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware
  • Protective cover
  • Trim ring snap cover
  • Flush mount gasket
  • Power and data wire harness
  • Documentation