3.4Ruggedness5.3
Why is VHF 215i AIS better than Ray63?
VHF 215i AIS has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Ray63 better than VHF 215i AIS?
Ray63 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz | 155.5 - 161.425 MHz |
| Transmit power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,200 g | — |
| Width | 98 mm | — |
| Height | 197 mm | — |
| Depth | 149 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |









