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

Garmin Communications