Garmin VHF 215I Marine Radio (010-02097-01)

Stay in Contact on the Water

- 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

Communication is critical on the water. This easy-to-install fixed-mount VHF 215i radio enhances communication to help you stay in contact with the shore and other boats in your area. 

Increase Your Peace of Mind

During an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215i gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips. 

Communicate Confidently on the Water

VHF 215i 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 215i 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.

Communicate with Style

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215i marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7x2/9x2, 10x2/12x2, 7400/7600 series chartplotters and GPSMAP 8400/8600 series MFDs.

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 -15ºC to 70ºC; from 5ºF to 158ºF); Storage (from -20ºC to 70ºC; from -4ºF to 158ºF);
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: 10.8 - 15.6 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