Garmin marine radio VHF 315i
Marine VHF radio with built-in GPS, Class D DSC and a GHS 11i handset for reliable professional communication on the water.
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- Reliable 25-watt VHF Class D DSC marine radio
- Includes GHS™ 11i handset and new active speaker to use as an intercom between up to 3 stations
- Built-in GPS receiver (requires external antenna)
- NMEA 2000® connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays
- Pre-programmed with international marine channels
The 25-watt VHF 315i marine radio with Class D DSC is a modular communication solution. It provides the security of reliable communication on the water by meeting the latest industry standards. Pre-programmed with international marine channels, it’s easy to use and integrates seamlessly into the Garmin onboard system. It has a built-in GPS receiver with connector for required external antenna. VHF 315i includes a GHS 11i handset and new active speaker to use as an intercom between up to 3 stations. It’s also equipped with a two-way 30-watt hailer system for communication with other boats or deckhands. NMEA 2000 connectivity enables easy integration with compatible chartplotters, multifunction displays and convenient software updates. Simplified handset connectors and an uncomplicated, easy-to-use interface allow you to get your radio set up quickly, so you can get back out on the water and start communicating.
General | |
| Unit size | 205 x 181 x 60 mm (8.1" x 7.1" x 2.4") |
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| Weight | 3.4 lbs (1.53 kg) |
| Operating voltage | 10.8 - 15.6 VDC |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | monochrome FSTN LCD |
| Operating temperature | –15° to 55° C (5° to 131° F) |
| Inland waterways (ATIS) | |
VHF Features | |
| Dual/Tri watch | |
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| NOAA weather alert | |
| Loud hailer | |
| Loud Hailer listen-back | |
| Intercom support | |
VHF Radio | |
| Region | All U.S., Canadian. and International marine channels; NOAA weather channels |
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| VHF frequency range Tx | 156.025–162.025 MHz |
| VHF frequency range Rx | 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz (including WX channels) |
| VHF transmit power (max) | 25 W, 1 W (high, low) |
| Transmitter frequency tolerance | +/0.5 kHz |
| Adjacent channel power | 70 dB |
| Spurious emissions | -80 dBc (at 25 W)/0.25uW |
| Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) | -118 dBm (-11 dBu/0.28 uV) |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| VHF intermodulation | 68 db |
| Max antenna gain | 9 dBi |
Class D DSC | |
| Class | Class D |
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| Sensitivity (1% BER) | -113 dBm |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 68 db |
AIS Transponder Features | |
| Remote station support | GHS 11 (x3) |
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GNSS | |
| Integrated GNSS receiver | |
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| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS |
| Differential support | WAAS, EGNOS |
| Navigation rate | 1 Hz |
Sensors | |
| NMEA 2000® compatible | |
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| NMEA 0183 Compatible | |
Audio | |
| Max external speaker output power | active speaker, 4 W |
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| Max hailer loudspeaker output power | 20 W at 4 Ω |
Electrical features | |
| Typical current draw at 12 Vdc | 600 mA, 6 A max |
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| Compass safe distance | 2" (5 cm) |
Networking & Connections | |
| External GNSS antenna connector | BNC |
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| ANT connector | SO-239 (50 Ω) |
Security and Legal Information | |
| Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2020-05-18 |
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- Dimensions: 20.5 x 18.1 x 6.0 cm
- Weight: 1.53 kg
- Operating temperature range: -15°C to 70°C
- Water rating: IPX7
- Compass-safe distance: 5 cm
- Digital selective calling: Class D
- Frequency bands: All international marine channels
- Operating voltage: 9.6 - 16 Vdc
- Current draw: Standby: 350 mA; Receive: 600 mA; Transmit high power: 6 A max; transmit wow power: 2 A max
- Transmitter power (at 13.6 Vdc): High power: 23-25 W; low power: 0.7-1 W
- NMEA 2000 LEN: 1
- VHF 315i marine radio
- GHS 11i
- Cradle (for GHS 11i)
- Active speaker
- Power cable
- Deck cable (10 metres)
- Microphone hanger
- Mounting hardware
- Documentation