Experience smarter communications at sea with the Garmin VHF215 AIS Marine Radio, a fixed-mount VHF radio that brings AIS to your chartplotter for enhanced situational awareness, safety, and efficiency on every voyage. When every decision counts, stay informed and connected with Garmin’s trusted engineering at the helm.
Key capabilities
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AIS on chartplotter – Display AIS data directly on your Garmin chartplotter to improve awareness and collision avoidance with mariners worldwide.
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25-Watt transmit power with built-in GPS – Confidence and range when it matters most, from distress calls to routine communications.
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DSC Class D – Standard distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI for rapid, organized safety communications.
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Broad channel coverage – Includes all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels for up-to-date forecasts and alerts.
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NMEA 2000 compatibility – Easy plug-and-play integration with compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs, keeping your system simple and reliable.
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NMEA 0183 compatibility – Ensures seamless data exchange with a wide range of navigation gear.
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Two-way hailer system – Onboard communication made easy for crew and passengers alike.
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Premium build for the helm – Designed to complement GPSMAP 7x2/9x2, GPMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600, and GPSMAP 8400/8600 displays with a clean, integrated look.
Reliability, safety, and durability
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Water resistance – IPX7-rated for rugged marine use in harsh conditions.
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Operating range – Wide temperature range from -15°C to 70°C (-5°F to 158°F) with storage limits from -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F).
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Dimensions and weight – Unit: 3.9" x 7.8" x 5.8" (9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm); radio 42.8 oz (1.2 kg); microphone 8.8 oz (0.25 kg).
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Electrical – Operating voltage 12.0 Vdc; current draw in standby 350 mA, receive 600 mA, transmit 2.0–6.0 A (1 W to 25 W).
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Antenna – S0-239 (50 Ω) connector with up to 9 dBi maximum antenna gain.
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Hailer output – 20 W at 4 Ω for clear onboard announcements.
What’s in the box
- VHF 215 AIS marine radio
- Removable fist microphone
- Fist mic mounting bracket and hardware
- Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware
- Protective cover
- Trim ring snap cover
- Flush mount gasket
- Power cable
- Documentation
| Unit Dimensions |
HxWxD: 3.9" x 7.8" x 5.8" (9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm) |
| Weight |
Radio without microphone 42.8 oz. (1.2 kg); Microphone 8.8 oz. (0.25 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 |
29.5" (75 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) |
| Hailer Output Power |
20 W at 4 Ω |
| Hailer horn impedance |
4 Ω |
| External speaker impedance |
4 Ω |
| Antenna connector |
S0-239 (50 Ω) |
| Maximum antenna gain |
9 dBi |
