Garmin VHF 215 AIS Marine Radio

Model: 010-02098-00

Displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) 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 AIS radio displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners worldwide.

During an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215 AIS gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips.

Easy to install and use, just plug and play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network. VHF 215 AISI 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 compatible and includes a two-way hailer system for onboard communication.

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215 AIS marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7×2/9×2, GPMAP 10×2/12×2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.

Specifications

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

What’s in the Box:

VHF 215 AIS marine radio

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 cable

Documentation

Owners Manual View (pdf)

Installation Guide View (pdf)