{"product_id":"garmin-0100209800-vhf-215-ais-marine-radio-322-0100209800","title":"Garmin VHF 215 AIS Fixed-Mount Marine Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGarmin VHF 215 AIS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 25-watt fixed-mount marine VHF radio with a built-in AIS receiver, integrated GPS, and Class D DSC — designed to integrate seamlessly into a Garmin chartplotter network via NMEA 2000®. AIS targets received by the radio are displayed directly on a connected Garmin chartplotter or MFD, giving you vessel traffic awareness without a separate AIS receiver or additional wiring beyond the NMEA 2000 backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in AIS receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — receives and decodes AIS transmissions from nearby vessels; target data displays on a connected Garmin chartplotter via NMEA 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNMEA 2000® plug-and-play\u003c\/strong\u003e — connects directly to a Garmin NMEA 2000 network for seamless chartplotter integration with no additional configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25-watt transmit power\u003c\/strong\u003e — full legal output for reliable long-range voice communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in GPS receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides position data for DSC distress calls and AIS target display without requiring an external GPS source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)\u003c\/strong\u003e — position-linked distress calling and direct vessel-to-vessel calling with user-programmed MMSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — plus 10 NOAA weather channels with weather alert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency band coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — full international marine VHF channel set for coastal, offshore, and international passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGarmin Chartplotter Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected to a compatible Garmin chartplotter or MFD via NMEA 2000, the VHF 215 AIS passes AIS target data directly to the chart display — showing vessel names, MMSI, bearing, distance, speed, and course overlaid on your chart. DSC position data is also shared across the network. Compatible with Garmin GPSMAP and echoMAP series chartplotters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11074314797092\"\u003eGarmin GPSMAP 8610xsv Chartplotter \u0026amp; Sonar MFD — 10\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11074314862628\"\u003eGarmin GPSMAP 8612xsv Chartplotter \u0026amp; Sonar MFD — 12\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11074315157540\"\u003eGarmin GPSMAP 8616xsv Chartplotter \u0026amp; Sonar MFD — 16\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8252865544228\"\u003eGarmin GPSMAP 1623XSV Chartplotter \/ Multi-Function Display\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGarmin VHF Radio Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175723216932\"\u003eGarmin VHF 115\u003c\/a\u003e — entry-level fixed-mount VHF without AIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8247595696164\"\u003eGarmin VHF 215 AIS Fixed-Mount Marine Radio with DSC \u0026amp; GPS\u003c\/a\u003e — alternate VHF 215 AIS listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175728033828\"\u003eGarmin VHF 215\u003c\/a\u003e — VHF 215 without AIS receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175733375012\"\u003eGarmin VHF 315\u003c\/a\u003e — step-up model with additional features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VHF 215 AIS is the ideal choice for boaters already running a Garmin chartplotter who want to add AIS situational awareness without installing a separate AIS receiver or running additional data cables. The NMEA 2000 plug-and-play connection means AIS targets appear on the existing chart display immediately — no additional configuration, no extra black boxes at the helm. It’s particularly well suited to vessels in the 20–40 ft range where helm space is limited and a single-cable NMEA 2000 connection is the cleanest integration path. Boaters who don’t need AIS and want a simpler, lower-cost option should consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175728033828\"\u003eVHF 215\u003c\/a\u003e (without AIS) or the entry-level \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175723216932\"\u003eVHF 115\u003c\/a\u003e. Those wanting a higher-tier Garmin VHF with additional features should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8175733375012\"\u003eVHF 315\u003c\/a\u003e. Note: this radio receives AIS transmissions from other vessels but does not transmit an AIS signal — it is an AIS receiver, not a Class B AIS transceiver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232997834788,"sku":"322-0100209800","price":1069.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/322-0100209800.jpg?v=1786151942","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/garmin-0100209800-vhf-215-ais-marine-radio-322-0100209800","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}