Specifications
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (H x W x D) VHF 115: 8.5 x 17 x 14.6 cm (3.35 x 6.7 x
5.75 in.)
VHF 215: 9.8 x 19.7 x 14.9 cm (3.86 x 7.76 x
5.78 in.)
Weight
VHF 115 (with microphone): 1.241 kg
(43.77 oz.)
VHF 215 (without microphone): 1.212 kg
(42.75 oz.)
VHF 215 microphone: 0.248 kg (8.75 oz.)
Temperature range
Operating: From -15° to 70°C (from 5° to
158°F)
Storage: From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to
158°F)
Compass-safe distance
VHF 115: 70 cm (27.6 in.)
VHF 215: 75 cm (29.5 in.)
Water rating*
IEC 605290 IPX7
Antenna connector
S0-239 (50 Ω)
Operating voltage
12.0 Vdc
Current draw
Standby: 350 mA
Receive: 600 mA
Transmit: From 2.0 A to 6.0 A (from 1 W to
25 W)
Maximum antenna gain
9 dBi
Antenna port impedance 50 Ω
Audio output power
Internal speaker: 1 W (with 4 Ω at 10%
distortion)
External speaker (optional): 4 W (4 Ω/max)
Hailer output power
20 W at 4 Ω
External speaker
impedance
4 Ω
Hailer horn impedance
4 Ω
NOTICE
The device is water resistant to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can
withstand accidental immersion in 1 meter of water for 30
minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the
device. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the
device before using or charging.
NMEA
NMEA 0183 IN Sentences Supported
Sentence
Definition
GGA
Global positioning system fix data
GLL
Geographic position (latitude/longitude)
GNS
GNSS fix data
RMA
Recommended minimum specific Loran-C data
RMB
Recommended minimum navigation information
RMC
Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
NMEA 0183 OUT Sentences Supported
Sentence
Definition
DSC
DSC information
DSE
Expanded DSC
NMEA 2000 PGN Information
Receive
Transmit
059392 ISO acknowledgment
059392 ISO acknowledgment
059904 ISO request
060928 ISO address claim
060928 ISO address claim
126208 NMEA request/
command/ack
Receive
Transmit
126208 NMEA request/
command/ack
126464 PGN list
129026 COG/SOG, rapid update
126996 Product information
129029 GNSS position data
129799 Radio frequency/mode/
power
129808 DSC call information
Transmit (AIS models only)
129038
Class A position report
129039
Class B position report
129040
Class B extended position report
129794
AIS class A static and voyage
related data
129798
AIS SAR aircraft position report
129802
AIS broadcast safety message
129809
AIS class B static data part A
129810
AIS class B static data part B
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
1
Clean the outer casing of the device (not the screen) using a
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2
Wipe the device dry.
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