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Garmin VHF 315i vs Navicom RT1050 AIS

What VHF 315i does better (0) and where RT1050 AIS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VHF 315i
Garmin · 2026VHF 315i
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £610
vs
Navicom RT1050 AIS
Navicom · 2025RT1050 AIS
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £420
Higher score
2.5Ruggedness4.0
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

VHF 315iRT1050 AIS
60 × 20518191 × 18055
VHF 315iRT1050 AISDifference
Height205 mm180 mm+25 mm
Width60 mm91 mm−31 mm
Depth181 mm55 mm+126 mm
Weight1,527 g935 g+592 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is VHF 315i better than RT1050 AIS?

VHF 315i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT1050 AIS better than VHF 315i?

  1. Weight1,527 g vs 935 g+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Garmin VHF 315iGarmin VHF 315i≈ £6104.5
Navicom RT1050 AISNavicom RT1050 AIS≈ £4205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 162 MHz161.975 - 162.025 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight1,527 g935 g
Width60 mm91 mm
Height205 mm180 mm
Depth181 mm55 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
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