Garmin VHF215 VHF Radio

$499.99
by Garmin

Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio

Model: 010-02097-00
  • Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality
  • 25-watt transmit power with built-in GPS
  • Compatible with the GHS™ 11 second-station handset
  • Frequency bands include all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels
  • Removable fist microphone handset can be relocated away from the radio
  • Easy plug-and-play installation to compatible chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000® network

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

VHF 215 is easy to install and use and features a large, easy-to-read display. Just plug and play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network. It provides standard Class D DSC functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI). The radio also includes frequency bands for all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels and 10 NOAA weather channels. VHF 215 is NMEA 0183 compatible, and its removable fist microphone can be relocated away from the radio. It’s compatible with the GHS 11 second-station handset.

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215 marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7x2/9x2, 10x2/12x2, 7400/7600 series chartplotters and GPSMAP 8400/8600 series 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
  • Hailer NMEA 0183 cable
  • Power cable
  • Bail mount and knobs
  • Flush mount gasket
  • Marine mounting screws
  • Mic hanger
  • Protective cover
  • Removable speaker mic
  • Documentation