Product Description
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
