Garmin VHF 215i AIS Radio

The Garmin VHF 215i AIS is a fixed mount marine radio which displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, collision avoidance and situational awareness.

The radio is easy to install and you can play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFD's via the NMEA 2000 network.
 

Garmin VHF 215i AIS Radio Features

• 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.

Garmin VHF 215i AIS Radio Specifications

Physical dimensions	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