Good communication is critical on the water. The Garmin 215i fixed-mount FM radio allows you to improve communication and situational awareness with the help of built-in GPS and AIS receivers, and 25W transmission power between you and other skippers around the world.
Always in touch - even on the water
- Automatic identification system (AIS) display on the chart plotter
- Standard class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features (emergency calls and direct calls with user-programmed MMSI)
- In an emergency, DSC can increase your chances of a quick rescue
- Transmission power of 25 watts and integrated GPS
- Preprogrammed with international marine channels
A higher level of safety
With transmitting power of 25 W, every water sports enthusiast can travel safely with the help of the VHF 215i radio.
Good communication on the water
With NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 connectivity, you can easily plug and play the radio into compatible GARMIN chartplotters and multifunction displays. The 215i FM radio has a standard Class D DSC function and supports frequency bands for all international marine radio channels as well as 10 NOAA weather channels. It also includes a two-way megaphone system for onboard communication.
Technical data
| Dimensions (H x W x D): |
9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm |
| Weight: |
without microphone: 1.2 kg
Microphone: 0.25 kg |
| Water rating: |
IPX7 |
| Temperature range: |
Operation: -15 ° C to 70 ° C
Storage: -20 ° C to 70 ° C |
| Safety distance to the compass: |
75 cm |
| NMEA2000: |
Yes |
| NMEA0183: |
Yes |
| Digital selective call: |
Class D |
| Frequency bands: |
All international maritime channels |
| Operating voltage |
12 12 V DC |
| Current consumption: |
Standby: 350 mA
Reception: 600 mA
Transmit: 2 to 6 A (1 to 25 W) |
| Frequency range: |
156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz |
| Megaphone output power: |
20 W to 4 Ω |
| Impedance of the microphone: |
4 Ω |
| Impedance of external speaker: |
4 Ω |
| Antenna connector: |
S0-239 (50 Ω) |
| Maximum antenna gain: |
9 dBi |
Note
The DSC or ATIS function/menu is only available in the respective channel group. Please change to the corresponding channel group to use the respective functions.
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