VHF 315 Marine Radio
VHF 315 Marine Radio
Overview
Enjoy Reliable Communication
- Reliable 25-watt VHF Class D DSC marine radio
- Includes GHS™ 11 handset and new active speaker to use as intercom between up to 3 stations
- Built-in GPS receiver
- NMEA 2000® connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays
- Preprogrammed with U.S., Canadian and international marine channels plus 10 NOAA weather channels
The 25-watt VHF 315 marine radio with Class D DSC is a modular communication solution. It provides the security of reliable communication and full NOAA weather alerts on the water by meeting the latest industry standards. 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 315 includes a GHS 11 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 and supports an optional foghorn 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.
In the Box
- VHF 315 marine radio
- GHS 11
- Cradle (for GHS 11)
- Active speaker
- Power cable
- Deck cable (10 meters)
- Microphone hanger
- Mounting hardware
- Documentation
Specs
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) | yes |
VHF Features | |
| Dual/Tri watch | yes |
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| NOAA weather alert | yes |
| Loud hailer | yes |
| Loudhailer listen back | yes |
| Intercom support | yes |
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 |
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 | yes |
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| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS |
| Differential support | WAAS, EGNOS |
| Navigation rate | 1 Hz |
Sensors | |
| NMEA 2000 Compatible | yes |
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| NMEA 0183 Compatible | yes |
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) |