Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 12-09-2019, 11:53 AM   #1
Guru
 
firstbase's Avatar
 
City: Jupiter, Florida
Vessel Name: Black Eyed Susan
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42' Classic
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,644
Garmin VHF's?

Any experiences or comments on Garmin's VHF radios? Specifically the VHF-215 model. DSC but Non-AIS. I am upgrading electronics and need two new VHF's to replace my aging iComs. Just not familiar with the Garmin offerings. They will go on a Garmin network with chartplotters if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance.
__________________
Hal
BLACK EYED SUSAN
Grand Banks 42 Classic
firstbase is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2019, 12:22 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
AdmiralS's Avatar
 
City: Stony Point, NY
Vessel Name: VARKA
Vessel Model: Helmsman Trawlers 43 PH
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 250
We have the VHF215 sans AIS on our boat as a backup to the multi station VHF315. We also have the AIS800 Blackbox. The VHF215 is off the AIS800 box and antenna.

When you connect them to NMEA2000 they integrate with the plotters for DSC calling as well as Emergency distress.

They are great radios and have no complaints. Would recommend if you have Garmin kit on the boat already.
AdmiralS is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012