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Garmin VHF 315: specifications

Garmin VHF 315, from the VHF radios family.

Sources and technical context

Weight
1.5 kg

Technical specifications

DSCYes
Transmit power w25
Dimensions6 x 20.5 x 18.1 cm
Antenna connectorSO-239 (50 ohms)
Wireless frequency mhz156 a 162
Max antenna gain dbi9
Nmea0183Yes
Compass safe distance5 cm
Operating temp range c-15 a 55 C
Hailer w20
Voltage12 Vdc
Built-in GPSNo
AIS receiverNo
Transmit power (W)25
Ingress protection (IP)IPX7

Functions

FunctionsNMEA 2000

Display

IP ratingIPX7

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the VHF 315 against Vesper Marine Cortex V1 · Furuno FM-4800 · Standard Horizon GX1400, within the VHF radios family.

CharacteristicGarmin VHF 315Vesper Marine Cortex V1Furuno FM-4800Standard Horizon GX1400
DSCyesyesyesyes
Built-in GPSnoyesyesno
AIS receivernoyesyesno
Transmit power (W)25n/a2525
Ingress protection (IP)IPX7IPX7IP67IPX8
NMEA 2000yesyesyesno
Compatibilityyesyesyesno

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