Garmin VHF 215i AIS marine radio

Stay in Contact on the Water

• 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 Garmin AIS radio displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners worldwide.

Increase Your Peace of Mind

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

Communicate Confidently on the Water

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

Communicate with Style

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215 Garmin AIS™ marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7x2/9x2, GPMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.

• 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 -15ºC to 70ºC; from 5ºF to 158ºF); Storage (from -20ºC to 70ºC; from -4ºF to 158ºF);
• 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: 10.8 - 15.6 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