Garmin VHF 215i AIS
Stay Connected While Navigating
- View AIS (Automatic Identification System) data on your chartplotter.
- Standard Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functionality for emergency calls and direct calls with user-programmed MMSI.
- Megaphone function for increased onboard safety.
- Transmission power of up to 25 W with integrated GPS.
- Includes all international VHF channels.
Communication is essential at sea, and with the VHF 215i AIS, you can stay in touch with the coast and other vessels in your area.
Navigate Safely
In an emergency, a reliable communication device is crucial. The robust, compact, and waterproof Garmin VHF 215i AIS, featuring DSC functionality, ensures excellent transmission and reception quality. It also displays AIS data (Class A and B) on your chartplotter, including identification, position, course, and speed of surrounding vessels within VHF range.
Connection Without Limits
Easy to install and use, the new VHF 215i AIS connects via the NMEA 2000 network to compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays. It features Class D DSC for emergency and direct calls with user-programmed MMSI. The VHF 215i is also compatible with the second GHS 11i radio station.
Communicate in Style
The new design perfectly matches the latest GPSMAP® chartplotters and multifunction displays for a cohesive marine console look.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm
- Weight: 1.2 kg (radio without microphone); 0.25 kg (microphone)
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7
- Operating Temperature: -15 °C to 70 °C
- Compass Safe Distance: 75 cm
- NMEA 2000: Yes
- NMEA 0183: Yes
- DSC: Class D
- Frequency Range: All international navigation channels
- Operating Voltage: 12.0 V DC
- Current Draw: Standby 350 mA; reception 600 mA; transmission from 2.0 A to 6.0 A (1 W to 25 W)
- Frequency Range: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)
- Megaphone Output Power: 20 W at 4 Ω
- Megaphone Siren Impedance: 4 Ω
- External Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω
- Antenna Connector: SO-239 (50 Ω)
- Maximum Antenna Gain: 9 dBi
Package Contents
- VHF 215i AIS
- Removable microphone
- Microphone holder
- Mounting bracket
- Protective cover
- Installation kit
- Power cable
- Documentation
