Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio
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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.
General Specs |
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| UNIT SIZE | 98 x 197 x 149 mm (3.9" x 7.8" x 5.8") |
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| 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 |
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| DUAL/TRI WATCH | |
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| NOAA WEATHER ALERT | |
| LOUD HAILER | |
| LOUDHAILER LISTEN BACK | |
| INTERCOM SUPPORT | |
VHF Radio |
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| REGION | All U.S., Canadian and International marine channels; NOAA weather channels |
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| 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 |
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| CLASS | Class D |
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| SENSITIVITY (1% BER) | -113 dBm |
| ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY | 70 dB |
| SPURIOUS RESPONSE | 70 dB |
| INTERMODULATION | 68 dB |
AIS Transponder Features |
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| REMOTE STATION SUPPORT | GHS 11 (x1) |
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AIS |
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| CLASS | AIS RX only |
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| 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 |
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| INTEGRATED GNSS RECEIVER | |
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| INTEGRATED GNSS ANTENNA | |
| CONSTELLATIONS | GPS, GLONASS |
| DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT | WAAS, EGNOS |
| NAVIGATION RATE | 1 Hz |
Sensors |
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| NMEA 2000 COMPATIBLE | |
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| NMEA 0183 COMPATIBLE | |
Audio |
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| MAX SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER | 1 W |
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| MAX EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER | 4 W at 4 Ω |
| MAX HAILER LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT POWER | 20 W at 4 Ω |
Electrical Features |
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| TYPICAL CURRENT DRAW AT 12 VDC | 600 mA, 6 A max |
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| COMPASS-SAFE DISTANCE | 75 cm (29.5") |
Networking & Connections |
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| EXTERNAL GNSS ANTENNA CONNECTOR | BNC |
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| 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































































