{"id":13278,"date":"2021-05-10T14:13:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T04:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13278"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:01:26","slug":"garmin-vhf-215i-ais","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/product\/garmin-vhf-215i-ais\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio &#8211; Stay in Contact on the Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) on the chartplotter<\/li>\n<li>Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI)<\/li>\n<li>In case of trouble, DSC may improve your chances of a rapid rescue<\/li>\n<li>25-watt transmit power with built-in GPS<\/li>\n<li>Frequency bands include all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Communication and situational awareness are critical on the water. This fixed-mount VHF 215i AIS radio displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increase Your Peace of Mind<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215i AIS gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate Confidently on the Water<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy to install and use, just plug and play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network. VHF 215i AIS provides standard Class D DSC functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI). The radio includes frequency bands for all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels and 10 NOAA weather channels. It\u2019s also NMEA 0183 compatible and includes a two-way hailer system for onboard communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate with Style<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215i AIS marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP\u00ae 7&#215;2\/9&#215;2, GPMAP 10&#215;2\/12&#215;2, GPSMAP 7400\/7600 and GPSMAP 8400\/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unit Dimensions, HxWxD: 3.9\u201d x 7.8\u201d x 5.8\u201d (9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: Radio without microphone 42.8 oz. (1.2 kg); Microphone 8.8 oz. (0.25 kg)<\/li>\n<li>Water rating: IPX7<\/li>\n<li>Temperature Range: Operating (from -15\u00baC to 70\u00baC; from 5\u00baF to 158\u00baF); Storage (from -20\u00baC to 70\u00baC; from -4\u00baF to 158\u00baF);<\/li>\n<li>Compass-safe Distance: 29.5\u201d (75 cm)<\/li>\n<li>NMEA 2000: Yes<\/li>\n<li>NMEA 0183: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Digital Selective Calling: Class D<\/li>\n<li>Frequency Bands: All USA, Canadian, and international marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels<\/li>\n<li>Operating Voltage: 10.8 &#8211; 15.6 Vdc<\/li>\n<li>Current Draw: Standby 350 mA; Receive 600 mA; Transmit from 2.0 A to 6.0 A (from 1 W to 25 W)<\/li>\n<li>Frequency Range: 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)<\/li>\n<li>Hailer Output Power: 20 W at 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>Hailer horn impedance: 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>External speaker impedance: 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>Antenna connector: S0-239 (50 \u03a9)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum antenna gain: 9 dBi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-13277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-327x327.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>In the Box<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VHF 215i AIS marine radio<\/li>\n<li>Removable fist mic<\/li>\n<li>Fist mic mounting bracket and hardware<\/li>\n<li>Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware<\/li>\n<li>Protective cover<\/li>\n<li>Trim ring snap cover<\/li>\n<li>Flush mount gasket<\/li>\n<li>Power cable<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio &#8211; Stay in Contact on the Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) on the chartplotter<\/li>\n<li>Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI)<\/li>\n<li>In case of trouble, DSC may improve your chances of a rapid rescue<\/li>\n<li>25-watt transmit power with built-in GPS<\/li>\n<li>Frequency bands include all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Communication and situational awareness are critical on the water. This fixed-mount VHF 215i AIS radio displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increase Your Peace of Mind<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215i AIS gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate Confidently on the Water<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy to install and use, just plug and play to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs via the NMEA 2000 network. VHF 215i AIS provides standard Class D DSC functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI). The radio includes frequency bands for all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels and 10 NOAA weather channels. It\u2019s also NMEA 0183 compatible and includes a two-way hailer system for onboard communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate with Style<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215i AIS marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP\u00ae 7&#215;2\/9&#215;2, GPMAP 10&#215;2\/12&#215;2, GPSMAP 7400\/7600 and GPSMAP 8400\/8600 chartplotters and MFDs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unit Dimensions, HxWxD: 3.9\u201d x 7.8\u201d x 5.8\u201d (9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: Radio without microphone 42.8 oz. (1.2 kg); Microphone 8.8 oz. (0.25 kg)<\/li>\n<li>Water rating: IPX7<\/li>\n<li>Temperature Range: Operating (from -15\u00baC to 70\u00baC; from 5\u00baF to 158\u00baF); Storage (from -20\u00baC to 70\u00baC; from -4\u00baF to 158\u00baF);<\/li>\n<li>Compass-safe Distance: 29.5\u201d (75 cm)<\/li>\n<li>NMEA 2000: Yes<\/li>\n<li>NMEA 0183: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Digital Selective Calling: Class D<\/li>\n<li>Frequency Bands: All USA, Canadian, and international marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels<\/li>\n<li>Operating Voltage: 10.8 &#8211; 15.6 Vdc<\/li>\n<li>Current Draw: Standby 350 mA; Receive 600 mA; Transmit from 2.0 A to 6.0 A (from 1 W to 25 W)<\/li>\n<li>Frequency Range: 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels)<\/li>\n<li>Hailer Output Power: 20 W at 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>Hailer horn impedance: 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>External speaker impedance: 4 \u03a9<\/li>\n<li>Antenna connector: S0-239 (50 \u03a9)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum antenna gain: 9 dBi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-13277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-327x327.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/05\/VHF-215i-Marine-Radio.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>In the Box<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VHF 215i AIS marine radio<\/li>\n<li>Removable fist mic<\/li>\n<li>Fist mic mounting bracket and hardware<\/li>\n<li>Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware<\/li>\n<li>Protective cover<\/li>\n<li>Trim ring snap cover<\/li>\n<li>Flush mount gasket<\/li>\n<li>Power cable<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[9184,6114,6116,6113,9183,6144],"product_tag":[3264,8832,5852,5562],"class_list":{"0":"post-13278","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-eofy","7":"product_cat-garmin","8":"product_cat-garmin-vhf-and-ais","9":"product_cat-marine-electronics","10":"product_cat-sanctuary-cove","11":"product_cat-vhf-ais","12":"product_tag-garmin","13":"product_tag-garmin-vhf-215i-ais-marine-radio","14":"product_tag-radio","15":"product_tag-vhf","16":"product_shipping_class-normal-shipping","18":"first","19":"instock","20":"sale","21":"taxable","22":"shipping-taxable","23":"purchasable","24":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/13278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=13278"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=13278"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/online-store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=13278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}