Never miss a word on the water with Garmin Signal VHF marine radios
Rhea-AI Summary
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) introduced the Garmin Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 marine radios, plus the Signal RM 100 remote station, to enhance onboard communication and awareness.
Key features include an industry-first 3.5-inch color touchscreen, integrated AIS on the VHF 400, advanced noise cancellation, VHF playback and seamless integration with Garmin marine networks.
The VHF 220 is priced at $999.99, the RM 100 at $699.99, both available June 1, 2026, on Garmin.com. The VHF 400 will follow later at a suggested retail price of $1,499.99.
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News Market Reaction – GRMN
In the May 27 session, GRMN declined 0.23%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Wearables launch | Positive | -2.2% | Launch of Forerunner 70 and 170 GPS running smartwatches. |
| May 06 | Supplier award | Positive | +3.5% | Embraer Best Supplier of the Year award in avionics category. |
| May 05 | Home audio launch | Positive | -1.7% | Debut of JL Audio Primacy premium home audio system. |
| Apr 29 | Earnings report | Positive | +2.1% | Record Q1 2026 results with strong revenue and EPS growth. |
| Apr 14 | Aviation watch launch | Positive | +1.1% | Launch of D2 Mach 2 Pro aviator smartwatch with satellite features. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent product and award announcements generally read positively but have produced mixed near-term price reactions, with some launches seeing short-term declines despite constructive fundamentals.
Over the past months, Garmin reported record Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1.75B and strong EPS, alongside multiple new product launches in aviation, fitness, and audio. News on awards and earnings (Apr 29, May 6) coincided with positive price moves, while some consumer product launches (May 5, May 12) saw negative next-day reactions. Today’s marine radio launch fits the pattern of ongoing product expansion across end markets.
Key Terms
vhf technical
ais technical
class d dsc technical
digital selective calling technical
nmea 2000 technical
mmsi regulatory
wi-fi technical
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Modern compact VHF radios bring built-in AIS, advanced noise cancellation and cutting-edge 3.5-inch color touchscreens
"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." –Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales & Marketing
World class performance
Leveraging Garmin's most forward-thinking radio technology into one of the world's smallest all-in-one marine radios, the Garmin Signal VHF series provides reliability on the water:
- Communicate clearly: Remove unnecessary radio noise with automated squelch and adaptive noise cancellation, which automatically works to tune out background noise, for 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 that can help 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), adaptive background noise cancellation and 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 antenna2. Includes integrated GPS antenna/receiver, built-in advanced diagnostics tools and support for 12 and 24 V electrical systems.
Radio control away from the helm
Control a Garmin Signal VHF 400 or VHF 220 with the new Garmin Signal
Superior 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 MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number and get over-the-air software updates with the ActiveCaptain® smartphone app with built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity.
The Garmin Signal VHF 220 marine radio has a suggested retail price of
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the 11th consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminmarine on social, or follow our blog.
1Based on 2025 sales.
2The Garmin Signal VHF 220 is AIS receive only.
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The Garmin Signal VHF 400 has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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