Meet the Garmin VHF115 VHF Radio—a rugged fixed-mount marine radio built for serious boaters who value dependable safety, crystal-clear communication, and seamless Garmin ecosystem integration at the helm.
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Transmit Power: 25-watt transmit power for clear, long-range voice transmission.
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DSC Class D: Distress calling and direct calling with a user-programmed MMSI for added security when it matters most.
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GPS and Weather Access: Built-in GPS, access to all USA/Canadian/international marine channels, and 10 NOAA weather channels.
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Channel Coverage: Frequency range 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels).
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NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183 Compatibility: Plug-and-play integration with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via NMEA 2000; also compatible with NMEA 0183.
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Garmin Ecosystem Integration: Designed to complement a wide range of Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters and MFDs for a streamlined onboard communications setup.
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Durability & Climate Range: IPX7 water rating and an operating temperature range of -15 C to 70 C (5 F to 158 F).
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Power Management: 12 Vdc operation with standby 350 mA, receive 600 mA, and transmit current from 2.0 A to 6.0 A depending on transmit power (1–25 W).
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Physical & Installation Details: Unit dimensions 3.4" x 6.7" x 5.8" with a weight of 43.8 oz; SO-239 antenna connector (50 Ω); maximum antenna gain 9 dBi; external speaker 4 Ω.
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Compass-Safe Distance: 27.6" (70 cm).
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What’s in the Box: VHF 115 marine radio, bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware, protective cover, trim ring snap cover, flush mount gasket, power cable, and documentation.
With DSC for safety, GPS for location sharing, and Garmin-friendly integration, the VHF115 keeps you connected and in control on any voyage—from routine departures to urgent moments. Its wide channel coverage and NOAA weather access help you stay informed, while the rugged construction and fixed-mount design ensure reliable performance in demanding marine environments.
| Unit Dimensions |
HxWxD: 3.4" x 6.7" x 5.8" (8.5 x 17.0 x 14.6 cm) |
| Weight |
43.8 oz. (1.24 kg) |
| Water rating |
IPX7 |
| Temperature Range |
Operating (from -15 C to 70 C; from 5 F to 158 F); Storage (from -20 C to 70 C; from -4 F to 158 F); |
| Compass-safe Distance |
27.6" (70 cm) |
| NMEA 2000 |
Yes |
| NMEA 0183 |
Yes |
| Digital Selective Calling |
Class D |
| Frequency Bands |
All USA, Canadian, and International marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels |
| Operating Voltage |
12.0 Vdc |
| Current Draw |
Standby 350 mA; Receive 600 mA; Transmit from 2.0 A to 6.0 A (from 1 W to 25 W) |
| Frequency Range |
156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels) |
| External speaker impedance |
4 Ω |
| Antenna connector |
S0-239 (50 Ω) |
| Maximum antenna gain |
9 dBi |
