The Garmin VHF 115 Marine Radio (Part Number: 010-02096-00) is a compact, 25-watt Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) marine communications system designed for reliable entry-level and secondary station helm contact. Featuring a high-visibility, monochrome display and a simplified soft-key interface, the fixed-mount unit includes a built-in GPS receiver for plug-and-play installation without requiring external position data. It integrates seamlessly into onboard marine networks via NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183, allowing effortless DSC distress calling, target sharing, and position polling with connected chartplotters. Housed in a rugged IPX7 waterproof casing styled to complement modern glass helm displays, the VHF 115 provides full international marine frequency coverage, NOAA weather channels with alerts, and a clear fixed fist microphone to ensure dependable marine radio communications for small-to-midsize coastal vessels.

In the Box

VHF 115 marine radio
Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware
Protective cover
Trim ring snap cover
Flush mount gasket
Power cable
Documentation

Technical Specification

General
Unit size	85 x 170 x 146 mm (3.4″ x 6.7″ x 5.8″)
Weight	43.8 oz (1.24 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	✓

VHF Radio
Region	All U.S., Canadian and International marine 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