Description
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 AIS 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, GPSMAP 10×2/12×2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.
Specifications
| General | |
| Unit size | 98 x 197 x 149 mm (3.9 in x 7.8 in x 5.8 in) |
| Weight without microphone | 42.8 oz (1.2 kg) |
| Microphone weight | 8.8 oz (0.25 kg) |
| Operating voltage | 10.8 to 15.6 Vdc |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display type | Monochrome FSTN LCD |
| Operating temperature | -15° to 55° C (5° to 131° F) |
| VHF Features | |
| Dual/tri watch | Yes |
| NOAA weather alert | Yes |
| Loud hailer | Yes |
| Loudhailer listen back | Yes |
| Intercom support | Yes |
| Inland waterways (ATIS) | Yes |
| Multi-language interface | Yes |
| VHF Radio | |
| Region | All U.S., Canadian and international marine channels; NOAA weather channels |
| Frequency range (Tx) | 156.025 to 162.025 MHz |
| Frequency range (Rx) | 156.050 to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels) |
| Transmit power (max) | 25 W / 1 W (high, low) |
| Transmitter frequency tolerance | +/- 0.5 kHz |
| Adjacent channel power | 70 dB |
| Spurious emissions | -80 dBc (at 25 W) / 0.25 uW |
| Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) | -118 dBm (-11 dBu / 0.28 uV) |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| VHF intermodulation | 68 dB |
| Max antenna gain | 9 dBi |
| DSC | |
| Class | D |
| Sensitivity (1% BER) | -113 dBm |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 68 dB |
| AIS Transponder | |
| AIS | Receive only |
| Frequency range | 161.975 to 162.025 MHz |
| Sensitivity (20% PER) | -107 dBm |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| Remote station support | GHS 11 (x1) |
What’s in the Box:
- VHF 215 Garmin 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 and data wire harness
- Documentation
