{"product_id":"garmin-vhf-215-fixed-mount-marine-radio-black","title":"Garmin VHF 215 Fixed-Mount Marine Radio | Class D DSC, Built-In GPS, Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Networked VHF That Grows With Your Helm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNMEA 2000® plug-and-play\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrates directly with Garmin chartplotters and MFDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in GPS receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — automatically transmits your position with every DSC distress call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass D Digital Selective Calling (DSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — distress calling and direct calling with user-programmed MMSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25W transmit power\u003c\/strong\u003e — full legal output for maximum range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelocatable fist microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e — handset can be mounted away from the radio body for flexible helm layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Garmin GHS™ 11 second-station handset for multi-station setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, easy-to-read display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll U.S., Canadian, and International marine channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 NOAA weather channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMEA 0183 compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-mount helm installations on powerboats, center consoles, cruisers, and sailboats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessels with an existing NMEA 2000® network — connects directly without additional wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-station installations using the Garmin GHS™ 11 second-station handset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelms where the microphone needs to be positioned separately from the radio body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarmin chartplotter and MFD integrations for shared DSC and position data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep down to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-115-fixed-mount-marine-radio-black\"\u003eGarmin VHF 115\u003c\/a\u003e if a relocatable mic and second-station support aren’t needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-315-gar-010-02047-00\"\u003eGarmin VHF 315\u003c\/a\u003e for the top-of-line fixed-mount option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-215-ais-fixed-mount-marine-radio\"\u003eGarmin VHF 215 AIS\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-215-ais-fixed-mount-marine-radio-with-dsc-gps\"\u003eGarmin VHF 215 AIS with DSC \u0026amp; GPS\u003c\/a\u003e for AIS receive capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-115-fixed-mount-marine-radio-black\"\u003eGarmin VHF 115\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same core features at a lower price point. For AIS target display through the radio, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garmin-vhf-215-ais-fixed-mount-marine-radio\"\u003eGarmin VHF 215 AIS\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274712219684,"sku":"322-0100209700","price":866.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/322-0100209700.jpg?v=1786911815","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/garmin-vhf-215-fixed-mount-marine-radio-black","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}