Garmin VHF 300 AIS Radio

The Garmin VHF 300 AIS marine radio is an advanced communications marine VHF radio designed and typically used in larger boats that are over 35 feet in length. It combines radio communication and 1 or 25 W of transmit power with multi-station support and comes standard with a two-way hailer system and is NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 compliant.

It also comes with AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology to help you identify and avoid other large vessels while at sea.

It has a number of great features:

• 25 watts of transmit power - allows you to stay in touch anywhere on the water
• 30 watt two-way hailer system - allows easy communication with other boats
• Voicemail function - record up to a 15 second voicemail and deliver the message to any other DSC radio
• Full AIS capabilities - get detailed data on your surroundings, including ship ID, position, course and speed for vessels equipped with AIS within range
• Full remote control with GHS 10 - GHS 10 handset mic allows full radio control from a remote location
• Full class D DSC calling capability - Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 interfaces allow you to make distress calls with the push of a button
• Weather alerts - NOAA weather alerts and position tracking allows a mariner to keep tabs on boats in the area
• Large 2 inch screen - GHS 10 features a crisp 2 inch screen to make it easy to read
• Flexible installation - removable front caps so it can be added in cockpit consoles or cabin bulkheads, also can be flush-mounted
• Multi-station support - you can add the wired GHS 10 handset microphones throughout your boat without having to add additional receivers
• Submersible - strong, weatherproof design that is submersible to IPX7 standards

The Garmin VHF 300 AIS Marine Radio package from eMarine Supplies includes:

• VHF 300 AIS unit
• GHS 10
• Active speaker
• Power cable
• Deck cable (10m)
• Mic hanger
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation

Key specs for the unit:

• Unit Dimensions - WxHxD: 9.75 x 7.09 x 2.5" (24.8 x 18 x 16.4 cm)
• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
• Temperature Range: from 14ºF to 122ºF (from -10ºC to 50ºC)
• Compass-safe Distance: 20 in. (500 mm)
• Digital Selective Calling: Class D
• Frequency Bands: All USA, Canadian, and International marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels
• Operating Voltage: from 10.8 to 15.6 Vdc (12 Vdc boat battery)
• Current Drain: Transmit High Power: 6 A max; Transmit Low Power: 2 A max
• Transmitter Power (at 13.6 Vdc): High Power: 25 W (23-25 W); Low Power: 1 W (.7-1 W)
• Full-function Handset: Impedance: 4 Ω; Input Power: 4 W
• External Speaker: Output Power: 4 W (4 Ω/max)
• Hailer output power: 30 watts max
• Hailer horn impedance: hailer output power 4 ohms