VHF215 AIS VHF Radio

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® 7x2/9x2, GPSMAP 10x2/12x2, 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