KVH TracVision TV6
Enjoy Your Favorite Television Programming – Everywhere You Cruise
With its IP-enabled TV-Hub, user-friendly interface, and single-cable
installation, TracVision TV6 makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite
television programming no matter where your seagoing adventures take you. This
60 cm (24-inch) marine satellite television antenna not only provides access to
satellite television services worldwide, it supports multiple receivers so
everyone onboard can watch what they want. Designed for an extended coverage
area, this DVB-S2 compatible system is perfectly suited for boats heading
offshore for short or long voyages.
Advanced Technology from the Leader in Marine Satellite TV
KVH, the leader in marine satellite television for 20 years, has integrated
the latest advancements into the TracVision TV6, a versatile system that
supports DIRECTV U.S., DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network, Bell TV, and
circular and linear Ku-band services worldwide:
- TracVision TV-Hub, a sleek IP-enabled belowdecks unit with easy user
interface that provides system information from any Wi-Fi mobile device or
computer
- Exclusive RingFire antenna technology for stronger signals, wider
geographic coverage, and better reception
- Advanced inertial-based stabilized search for fast satellite acquisition
- High performance tracking with advanced algorithms for crystal-clear
television picture in heavy seas
Highlights
- Ultra high-efficiency, 60 cm (24-inch) diameter antenna features
proprietary RingFire technology for stronger signals, wider geographic
coverage, and better reception
- Supports DIRECTV U.S., DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network, Bell TV, and
circular and linear Ku-band services worldwide
- Supports multiple receiver installations
- Linear Universal Quad LNB configuration offers built-in GPS and autoskew
- Tri-Americas LNB option for seamless TV throughout the Americas
- Sleek IP-enabled TracVision TV-Hub delivers easy setup and operation,
and easy user interface for system information from any smartphone, tablet,
smart TV, or computer
- HDTV compatible (Ku-band services only)
- Integrated Single Wire Multiswitch (SWM-8) built into belowdecks TV-Hub
supports up to 8 DIRECTV receivers
- Single coaxial cable for power, data, and video enables easy
installations and retrofits
- DVB-S2 compatible
- Advanced inertial-based stabilized search for fast satellite acquisition
- High performance tracking with advanced algorithms for crystal-clear
television picture in heavy seas
- Built-in worldwide satellite library
- IP AutoSwitch option for multiple receiver installations – for simple
auto-switching on Dish Pro and DiSEqC-compatible services
Tri-Americas LNB
If you cruise from North America to South America and back again, enjoy
seamless satellite TV throughout your journey with KVH’s Tri-Americas LNB.
IP AutoSwitch
IP AutoSwitch for multiple receiver installations delivers simple
auto-switching on Dish Pro and DiSEqC-compatible services so you can easily
access the channels and programs you want to watch – even when they are not on
the same satellite.
Complementary Systems
Complement your KVH TracVision satellite television system with a KVH
TracPhone V-IP satellite communications system for fast and reliable satellite
Internet and VoIP services. TracPhone V3-IP, V7-IP, and V11-IP are designed
exclusively for KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband network, the world’s no. 1 maritime
VSAT service.
TracVision TV-Hub
The innovative TracVision TV-Hub integrates the advanced functionality of the
TV-series system into one streamlined unit:
- IP-enabled antenna control unit with Ethernet connection and built-in
Wi-Fi interface allows access to system information from any Wi-Fi device
- Automatic satellite switching makes it easy to access all programming
and local channels wherever you travel, and with whatever service you use
- Built-in SWM-compatible technology supports DIRECTV programming
- Built-in DISH Pro output supports DISH Network and Bell TV service
- Built-in DiSEqC protocol supports linear TV services around the world
- Two output ports provide the flexibility to use legacy receivers and
expand SWM capability
- Status indicators quickly convey information about antenna function and
power
- 10-30 VDC input provides power to the TV-Hub, which in turn provides
power to the antenna
- NMEA 0183/2000 input for heading and GPS enable fastest satellite
acquisition
RingFire Technology
KVH’s proprietary RingFire technology is a remarkable breakthrough in antenna
design, fusing precisely shaped, tuned parabolic dish antennas with
custom-designed, dual-mode feed tubes and uniquely modified LNBs. RingFire
technology provides unmatched illumination of the reflector resulting in signal
strengths comparable to competitors’ larger antennas. This means that with
TracVision, you'll enjoy wider geographic coverage and better reception than
with competing antennas, even in extreme weather.
Specifications
Description |
A 60 cm (24-inch) antenna provides an extended coverage area that is
perfectly suited for boats heading offshore for short or long voyages |
Satellite Coverage Regions |
Worldwide |
Compatible Satellite TV Services |
Most Ku-band regional services worldwide |
Antenna Dish Diameter |
60 cm (24") |
Antenna Unit Diameter x Height/Weight |
66.6 cm x 69.9 cm (26.2" x 27.4") /
24.2 kg (53.4 lbs) |
Minimum EIRP |
46 dBW (Ku-band) |
HDTV Compatible |
(requires a compatible HD receiver, HD-ready television, and
subscription)
Yes (Ku-band services) |
Skew Control |
Automatic |
LNB Types Available
(polarization/output) |
Linear Universal Quad
DIRECTV L.A. Circular
Circular
Tri-Americas Circular |
Tracking Technology |
High-Performance (HP) tracking |
User Interface |
TV-Hub web interface |
Tri-Americas LNB Compatible |
Yes |
Elevation/Azimuth Range |
+10° to +80°/720° |
System Power |
10-30 VDC
53 watts nominal |
Antenna Operating Temperature |
-25°C to +55°C
(-13°F to +131°F) |
Antenna Survival Temperature |
-25°C to +70°C
(-13°F to +158°F) |
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