Stay in touch while browsing

• Displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) data on the chartplotter

• Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality (distress call and direct call with user-programmed MMSI)

• Megaphone function for greater safety on board

• Transmission power up to 25W with integrated GPS

• All international VHF channels included

Communication is essential at sea and thanks to the VHF 215i AIS you can keep in touch with the coast and with other vessels in your area.

Browse in total safety

In an emergency situation, a reliable communication apparatus is of paramount importance. The Garmin 215i AIS VHF, robust, compact, waterproof and with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) system, guarantees excellent transmission and reception quality.
It also allows you to view AIS (Automatic Identification System) class A and B data, identification information and data relating to the position, course and speed of the surrounding vessels that are within the range of the VHF on your chartplotter.

Unlimited connection

Easy to install and use, the new VHF 215i AIS connects via the NMEA 2000 network to compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays via the NMEA 2000® network. The new VHF 215i AIS is equipped with DSC Class D selective digital calling, for emergency calls and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI, to be safe in any situation. The VHF 215i is also compatible with the second GHS 11i radio station.

Unit dimensions, HxWxD: 9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm

• Weight: radio without microphone 1.2 kg; microphone 0.25 kg

• Waterproof classification: IPX7

• Temperatures: operational from -15 ° C to 70 ° C

• Compass safety distance: 75 cm

• NMEA 2000: yes

• NMEA 0183: yes

• DSC (Digital Selective Calling): Class D

• Frequency: all channels for international navigation

• Operating voltage: 12.0Vdc

• Power consumption: standby 350 mA; reception 600 mA; transmission from 2.0 A to 6.0 A (from 1 W to 25 W)

• Frequency range: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)

• Hailer output power: 20 W at 4 Ω

• Hailer siren impedance: 4 Ω

• External speaker impedance: 4 Ω

• Antenna connector: S0-239 (50 Ω)

• Maximum antenna gain: 9 dBi