Garmin VHF 215i AIS Marine Radio

RRP: $999.00
Cat.No:
69741
Sup. No.
010-02098-01

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Stay in Contact on the Water

  • 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 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.

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.

Increase Your Peace of Mind

During an emergency situation, the 25-watt transmit power of VHF 215i AIS gives fishermen, sailors and cruisers confidence at their fingertips. 

Communicate Confidently on the Water

Easy 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’s also NMEA 0183 compatible and includes a two-way hailer system for onboard communication.

Communicate with Style

Because your helm is a source of pride, the VHF 215i AIS marine radio is designed to complement the appearance of GPSMAP® 7x2/9x2, GPMAP 10x2/12x2, GPSMAP 7400/7600 and GPSMAP 8400/8600 Chartplotters and MFDs.

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  Owner's Manual

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  Installation Instructions

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  Flush Mount Template

Specifications
Specification

 

  • Unit Dimensions, HxWxD: 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 - Storage from -20ºC to 70ºC
  • 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

In The Box

  • VHF 215i AIS marine radio
  • Removable fist mic
  • Fist mic mounting bracket and hardware
  • Bail mount with knobs and mounting hardware
  • Protective cover
  • Trim ring snap cover
  • Flush mount gasket
  • Power cable
  • Documentation

SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Sydney-to-Perth rail link is currently closed due to heavy rain and flooding. The Melbourne-to-Adelaide rail link is also closed due to damage caused by a train derailment.

This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

If you need an order in Western Australia urgently, consider using  the "Australia Post eParcel - Express" service if it is available for your order. Alternatively contact our WA MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT to discuss options based on stock already available in WA.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Australia Post and our Commercial Couriers are expecting the festive season to be extra busy this year. Based on their advice, we cannot guarantee orders placed after the cut-off dates listed below will be delivered by Christmas.

To avoid disappointment place your Christmas orders as early as possible.

State Regular Express
ACT 11th Dec 15th Dec
NSW 11th Dec 15th Dec
NT   5th Dec 11th Dec
QLD 11th Dec 15th Dec
SA 11th Dec 15th Dec
TAS 11th Dec 15th Dec
VIC 11th Dec 15th Dec
WA   1st Dec 11th Dec

 

Overseas, offshore islands and distant mainland locations may take up to 3 or 4 weeks to deliver. Please contact your local Mail Order Department to discuss specific details relating to your situation.


SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.

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International Shipping

We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.

If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Mail Order department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.

 

RETURNS

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