On May 27, marine electronics manufacturer Garmin announced its newest products: the Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 marine radios with built-in AIS and the RM 100 remote station.
The Garmin Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 all-in-one marine radios are designed to help boaters stay both connected and aware of their surroundings on the water. Garmin’s sleek Signal VHF radios occupy minimal helm space while featuring an industry-first 3.5-inch color touchscreen with edge-to-edge glass.
Additionally, the premium Garmin Signal VHF 400 enhances situational awareness by offering an integrated Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponder, which transmits vessel name, position, course, and speed to nearby AIS-equipped vessels.
“When performance and reliability are of utmost importance, the new Garmin Signal VHF radios provide mariners with peace of mind on the water. With a compact, yet modern design, the all-in-one radios offer advanced software features to enable reliable offshore communication when boaters need it most,” said Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales & Marketing Susan Lyman.
Proven Performance
Leveraging Garmin’s radio technology into one of the world’s smallest all-in-one marine radios, the Garmin Signal VHF series provides reliability on the water by offering:
- Clear communication: Remove unnecessary radio noise with automated squelch and adaptive noise cancellation that automatically works to tune out background noise, providing superior VHF audio clarity when transmitting or receiving voice communication.
- VHF playback: Automatically record up to three minutes of audio transmission from any active channel. The radio can record three different channels simultaneously. Advanced watch modes also allow captains to listen to six channels at the same time for VHF activity.
- Boat-to-boat calling: Transmit a distress signal to nearby vessels with the distress button, which uses Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) to automatically send crucial information to assist emergency responders. Effortlessly make a DSC call to nearby vessels from the AIS plotter screen.
- Fist mic: Hear audio over engine, wave, and wind noise with the included fist mic that features a loud built-in speaker (95 dBA at 0.5 meters) and adaptive background noise cancellation. It can be mounted in an optimal position, even away from the head unit.
- Simple installation: With the Garmin Signal VHF 400, transmit and receive VHF/DSC/AIS communication from a single VHF antenna. Includes integrated GPS antenna/receiver, built-in advanced diagnostics tools, and support for 12 and 24 V electrical systems.
Remote Radio Control
Control the Signal VHF 400 or VHF 220 with the new Garmin Signal RM 100 remote station. The premium fixed-mount head unit allows mariners to connect via the Garmin Marine Network and control radio functions from a secondary helm or flybridge.
The intercom feature allows communication between remote station and networked head units. With an edge-to-edge glass design and 3.5-inch color display, this remote station includes a fist mic to match the look of Garmin Signal VHF marine radios.
System Integration and Connectivity
The Garmin Signal VHF radios integrate seamlessly with Garmin chartplotters via the NMEA 2000 network, Garmin Marine Network 1.0, and Garmin BlueNet. They also support connection to a compatible loudhailer for onboard announcements, an external speaker connection for VHF audio at a second location, and NMEA 2000 for AIS, DSC, GPS, and external heading sensor data.
Captains can configure the radio, program the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, and get over-the-air software updates with the ActiveCaptain smartphone app with built-in wifi connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
The Garmin Signal VHF 220 marine radio has a suggested retail price of $999.99, while the Garmin Signal RM 100 has a suggested retail price of $699.99. Both devices will be available for purchase on garmin.com beginning June 1, 2026.
The Garmin Signal VHF 400 has a suggested retail price of $1,499.99 and will be available on a later date.
Visit garmin.com/marine to learn more.
