The Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio (Part Number: 010-02097-00) is a fixed-mount, 25-watt Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) marine communications system designed to deliver reliable helm contact and enhanced situational safety. Featuring a built-in GPS receiver and a large, high-visibility display, the unit provides plug-and-play integration with compatible Garmin chartplotters and multi-function displays via NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 networks. It includes an integrated 20-watt hailer system for two-way fog and horn signaling, a removable fist microphone that can be relocated away from the main unit, and full compatibility with the optional GHS 11 second-station handset for multi-station helm control. Housed in an IPX7 waterproof casing styled to match GPSMAP series chartplotters, the VHF 215 provides standard marine channel access, NOAA weather alerts, and emergency distress calling for coastal and off-shore vessels.

In the Box

VHF 215
Hailer NMEA 0183 cable
Power cable
Bail mount and knobs
Flush mount gasket
Marine mounting screws
Mic hanger
Protective cover
Removable speaker mic
Documentation

Technical Specification

General
Unit size	98 x 197 x 149 mm (3.9″ x 7.8″ x 5.8″)
Weight	Without microphone 42.8 oz (1.2 kg)With microphone 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)
Operating voltage	10.8 – 15.6 VDC
Water rating	IPX7
Display Type	monochrome FSTN LCD
Operating temperature	–15° to 55° C (5° to 131° F)
Inland waterways (ATIS)	✓
Multi-language interface	✓

VHF Features
Dual/Tri watch	✓
NOAA weather alert	✓
Loud hailer	✓
Loudhailer listen back	✓
Intercom support	✓

VHF Radio
Region	All U.S., Canadian and International marine channels; NOAA weather channels
VHF frequency range Tx	156.025–162.025 MHz
VHF frequency range Rx	156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)
VHF transmit power (max)	25 W, 1 W (high, low)
Transmitter frequency tolerance	+/0.5 kHz
Adjacent channel power	70 dB
Spurious emissions	–80 dBc (at 25 W) / 0.25uW
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)	-118 dBm (-11 dBu/0.28 uV)
Adjacent channel selectivity	70 dB
Spurious response	70 dB
VHF intermodulation	68 dB
Max antenna gain	9 dBi