VHF 215 AIS, w/GPS, Hailer, Opt. Remote

Product Overview

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 AISI 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, GPMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters and 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 ?
Hailer horn impedance	4 ?
External speaker impedance	4 ?
Antenna connector	S0-239 (50 ?)
Maximum antenna gain	9 dBi