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.

• DSC safety at your fingertips: Distress calling and direct calling with a user-programmed MMSI.
• Powerful, reliable communication: 25-watt transmit power for clear, long-range voice transmission.
• Built-in GPS and broad channel coverage: Includes all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels.
• Plug-and-play integration: Simple installation that works seamlessly with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network; also NMEA 0183 compatible.
• 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