Meet the Garmin VHF115 VHF Radio — a rugged fixed-mount marine radio that delivers dependable safety, crystal-clear communication, and effortless Garmin ecosystem integration to your helm. With 25-watt transmit power and a built-in GPS, this radio ensures you’re ready for both routine starts and urgent moments on the water. Its standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality supports distress calls and direct calling with a user-programmed MMSI, giving you an extra layer of security when it matters most.
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DSC safety at your fingertips: Distress calling and direct calling with a user-programmed MMSI.
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Powerful, reliable communication: 25-watt transmit power for clear, long-range voice transmission.
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Built-in GPS and broad channel coverage: Includes all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels.
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Plug-and-play integration: Simple installation that works seamlessly with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network; also NMEA 0183 compatible.
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Designed for Garmin ecosystems: Complements GPSMAP 7x2/9x2, GPSMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.
Engineered for performance under real-world conditions, the VHF115 is IPX7-rated for water resistance and built to handle a wide operating temperature range. It runs on 12 Vdc and balances efficient standby and receive current with robust transmit power, so you’re ready for emergencies and everyday communication alike.
Specifications
- Unit Dimensions: 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
- Operating temperature: -15 C to 70 C (5 F to 158 F)
- Storage temperature: -20 C to 70 C (-4 F to 158 F)
- NMEA 2000: Yes
- NMEA 0183: Yes
- Digital Selective Calling: Class D
- Frequency range: 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)
- Operating voltage: 12.0 Vdc
- Current draw: Standby 350 mA; Receive 600 mA; Transmit 2.0 A to 6.0 A (1 W to 25 W)
- Antenna connector: S0-239 (50 Ω)
- Maximum antenna gain: 9 dBi
- External speaker impedance: 4 Ω
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
- Documentation
| 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 |
