Garmin Signal VHF 220 Marine VHF Radio with Built-in AIS Receiver
The Garmin Signal VHF 220 combines a
25-watt fixed-mount marine VHF radio,
Class D Digital Selective Calling and a
built-in AIS receiver in one compact, modern communication system.
Designed around a bright 3.5-inch color touchscreen, the VHF 220 provides direct access to VHF, DSC and AIS
functions without filling the helm with separate equipment. Adaptive noise cancellation, automated squelch,
three-minute VHF audio playback and advanced watch modes help make everyday marine communication clearer and
easier to manage.
- 25-watt marine VHF radio with high- and low-power transmit settings
- Built-in AIS receiver for displaying nearby AIS-equipped vessels
- Class D DSC with dedicated distress controls and AIS target calling
- 3.5-inch color capacitive touchscreen with a bright 1,000-nit IPS display
- Adaptive noise cancellation reduces wind, wave and engine noise
- VHF audio playback records up to three minutes of received radio traffic
- NMEA 2000 and Garmin BlueNet networking for system integration
- Built-in Wi-Fi for ActiveCaptain app configuration and software updates
- Supports up to five Garmin Signal RM 100 remote stations
- Single VHF antenna installation for VHF, DSC and AIS reception
Important AIS distinction: The Garmin Signal VHF 220 receives and displays AIS vessel traffic,
but it does not transmit your vessel’s position over AIS. For integrated 5-watt SOTDMA AIS transmit and receive
capability, consider the Garmin Signal VHF 400.
Next-Generation Garmin VHF Communication
The Garmin Signal VHF 220 is the natural replacement for the discontinued Garmin VHF 215 AIS. It introduces a
redesigned touchscreen interface, improved audio processing, expanded networking and support for Garmin Signal
RM 100 remote stations while retaining integrated AIS reception.
Its compact head unit features edge-to-edge glass and can be installed using either a conventional flush-mount
configuration or a premium flat-mount finish. The included fist microphone has its own powerful 5-watt speaker
and may be mounted separately from the head unit for a cleaner and more flexible helm layout.
Built-in AIS Receiver
The integrated AIS receiver monitors nearby AIS-equipped vessels and displays their range, course, speed and
crossing information on the radio’s touchscreen AIS plotter. This provides useful situational awareness without
requiring a separate AIS receiver or second display.
AIS collision and man-overboard alarms provide additional warning of developing situations. When an AIS target
needs to be contacted, the VHF 220 allows you to select the vessel from the AIS plotter and initiate an individual
DSC call directly from the touchscreen.
- Integrated receive-only AIS
- AIS vessel plotting and target details
- Range, course, speed and crossing information
- AIS collision and MOB alarms
- Direct DSC calling of selected AIS targets
- AIS information sharing with compatible networked equipment
Clearer, Easier VHF Communication
Adaptive noise cancellation uses advanced processing to reduce background wind, wave and engine noise, helping
transmitted voice audio remain clear in demanding marine environments.
Automated squelch continuously monitors radio activity and suppresses unwanted static while still allowing manual
fine-tuning. If part of a transmission is missed, the radio can replay received audio from any channel for up to
three minutes.
- 25-watt and 1-watt VHF transmit settings
- Adaptive background noise cancellation
- Automated and manually adjustable squelch
- Up to three minutes of VHF audio recording and playback
- Dual-watch, tri-watch and preset-channel watch modes
- NOAA weather channels, weather watch and weather alerts
- External speaker support
- Loudhailer output with listen-back capability
- Intercom communication between networked stations
Intuitive Class D DSC
A dedicated distress button can transmit a DSC distress alert containing the vessel’s identification and position
information. The touchscreen interface also simplifies individual DSC calls, position requests and communication
with nearby AIS-equipped vessels.
The integrated multiconstellation GNSS receiver supplies position information directly to the DSC radio. An
internal GNSS antenna is built into the head unit, and an SMA connection is available for an optional external
GNSS antenna when the radio is installed in a location without a reliable view of the sky.
Touchscreen Control and Garmin Networking
The 3.5-inch, 640 x 480-pixel IPS touchscreen provides clear access to radio channels, DSC controls, AIS targets,
audio playback and system settings. Physical controls for channel selection, channel 16 and distress operation
remain available beside the touchscreen.
NMEA 2000 connectivity allows the VHF 220 to exchange position, AIS and DSC information with compatible
chartplotters and marine electronics. Garmin BlueNet networking provides deeper integration with compatible
Garmin systems and supports up to five optional Garmin Signal RM 100 remote stations.
- NMEA 2000 data networking
- Garmin BlueNet and Garmin Marine Network integration
- Support for up to five RM 100 remote stations
- Full VHF, DSC and AIS control from networked stations
- Intercom between the head unit and remote stations
- Built-in Wi-Fi access point
- ActiveCaptain smartphone app compatibility
- MMSI configuration through the ActiveCaptain app
- Over-the-air software updates
- Night-vision display mode
Multi-Station Control with the RM 100
Up to five optional Garmin Signal RM 100 remote stations can be connected through the Garmin BlueNet network.
Each remote station provides access to VHF, DSC, AIS and other radio functions from a secondary helm, flybridge
or other location aboard the vessel.
The integrated intercom allows communication between the primary VHF 220 and connected remote stations, making
the system well suited to larger vessels and multi-helm installations.
Simple Single-Antenna Installation
The VHF radio, DSC receiver and AIS receiver operate through a single external VHF antenna, eliminating the need
for a separate AIS antenna or external antenna splitter.
The radio includes a 2-meter NMEA 2000 drop cable for connection to an existing powered NMEA 2000 backbone. The
VHF 220 requires its own 9.6- to 32-volt DC power connection and is not powered through the NMEA 2000 network.
An external VHF antenna is required and is sold separately. View Milltech Marine’s available
marine VHF and AIS antennas
.
Typical Applications
- Powerboats and sailboats requiring VHF and AIS reception
- Garmin-equipped cruising and fishing vessels
- Flybridge and multi-helm installations
- Garmin BlueNet-equipped navigation systems
- Refits replacing the Garmin VHF 210 or VHF 215 AIS
- Vessels already equipped with a separate AIS transponder
- Installations requiring remote radio control and onboard intercom
Top Specifications – Garmin Signal VHF 220
- Garmin part number: 010-02951-01
- VHF radio: 25-watt/1-watt fixed-mount marine VHF
- DSC: Class D Digital Selective Calling
- AIS: Integrated receive-only AIS
- VHF/AIS frequency range: 156.025–162.025 MHz
- VHF/AIS antenna connection: SO-239, 50 ohms
- Maximum antenna gain: 6 dBi
- Display: 3.5-inch color IPS capacitive touchscreen
- Display resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
- Display brightness: 1,000 nits
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou
- GNSS update rate: 10 Hz
- GNSS differential support: SBAS and AIS Message 17
- Internal GNSS antenna: Yes
- External GNSS connection: SMA
- Networking: NMEA 2000 and Garmin BlueNet
- Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Remote station support: Up to five Garmin Signal RM 100 stations
- Fist-mic speaker output: 5 watts RMS
- Maximum external speaker output: 15 watts RMS at 4 ohms
- Maximum loudhailer output: 25 watts RMS at 4 ohms
- Operating voltage: 9.6–32 VDC
- Head-unit current draw at 12 VDC: 700 mA typical, 6 A maximum
- Fist-mic current draw at 12 VDC: 90 mA typical, 0.9 A maximum
- Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
- Water rating: IPX7
- Head-unit dimensions: 6.3" W x 3.0" H x 4.1" D
- Fist-mic dimensions: 2.4" W x 3.9" H x 1.2" D
- Head-unit weight: 1.45 lbs. (655 g)
- Fist-mic weight: 0.54 lbs. (245 g)
- Head-unit compass-safe distance: 27.6" (70 cm)
- Fist-mic compass-safe distance: 15.8" (40 cm)
What’s in the Box
- Garmin Signal VHF 220 head unit
- Fist microphone with built-in 5-watt speaker
- Sun cover
- 2-meter head-unit power and external-audio cable with fuse
- 2-meter fist-microphone power cable with fuse
- 2-meter NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Mounting hardware
- Mounting template
- Documentation
Not included: External VHF antenna, NMEA 2000 backbone components, Garmin BlueNet network cable
and optional RM 100 remote stations.
Downloads
Garmin Signal VHF 400/220 Installation Instructions
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