Garmin VHF 215 Fixed-Mount Marine Radio | Class D DSC, Built-In GPS, Black

The Networked VHF That Grows With Your Helm

The Garmin VHF 215 is a fixed-mount Class D DSC marine radio that builds on the VHF 115 with one standout addition: a relocatable fist microphone that can be mounted away from the radio body, and compatibility with the Garmin GHS™ 11 second-station handset for multi-station installations. It connects directly to a NMEA 2000® network for plug-and-play integration with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs, sharing position and DSC data across your entire electronics network.

With 25 watts of transmit power, a built-in GPS receiver, and a large easy-to-read display, the VHF 215 delivers full Class D DSC distress calling with your exact position embedded automatically — no manual entry, no external GPS wiring required.

Key Features

• NMEA 2000® plug-and-play — integrates directly with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs
• Built-in GPS receiver — automatically transmits your position with every DSC distress call
• Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) — distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI
• 25W transmit power — full legal output for maximum range
• Relocatable fist microphone — handset can be mounted away from the radio body for flexible helm layouts
• Compatible with the Garmin GHS™ 11 second-station handset for multi-station setups
• Large, easy-to-read display
• All U.S., Canadian, and International marine channels
• 10 NOAA weather channels
• NMEA 0183 compatible
• Black finish

Compatible Applications

• Fixed-mount helm installations on powerboats, center consoles, cruisers, and sailboats
• Vessels with an existing NMEA 2000® network — connects directly without additional wiring
• Multi-station installations using the Garmin GHS™ 11 second-station handset
• Helms where the microphone needs to be positioned separately from the radio body
• Garmin chartplotter and MFD integrations for shared DSC and position data
• Step down to the Garmin VHF 115 if a relocatable mic and second-station support aren’t needed
• Step up to the Garmin VHF 315 for the top-of-line fixed-mount option
• Also available: Garmin VHF 215 AIS and Garmin VHF 215 AIS with DSC & GPS for AIS receive capability

Parts Desk Insights

Best use case: The VHF 215 is the right choice for boaters who want the clean NMEA 2000® integration of the VHF 115 but need more installation flexibility — specifically the ability to mount the microphone at a different location than the radio, or to add a second-station handset at a flybridge, cockpit, or helm extension. It’s a natural fit for twin-station helm setups and larger vessels where one radio needs to serve multiple positions. If you don’t need the relocatable mic or second-station capability, the Garmin VHF 115 covers the same core features at a lower price point. For AIS target display through the radio, look at the Garmin VHF 215 AIS instead.