KVH: TracVision TV5

Rugged Satellite TV System for Hard-working Crews at Sea
The powerful, fully stabilized TracVision TV5 provides superior satellite TV coverage, whether your vessel is pounding through heavy seas or making steady progress on a long passage. The DVB-S2 compatible system supports DIRECTV® U.S., DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network®, Bell TV, and circular and linear Ku-band services worldwide. TracVision TV5’s Linear Universal Quad LNB configuration offers optional built-in GPS and autoskew.

Advanced Technology Provides Better Reception than Comparably Sized Systems
With exclusive RingFire™ technology, the 45 cm (18-inch) TracVision TV5 antenna provides 30% greater reception than comparably sized systems, as well as stronger signals and wider geographic coverage. New features from KVH, the leader in marine satellite TV, include:

  • TracVision TV-Hub, a streamlined IP-enabled antenna control unit with web interface for easy access to system information
  • Low elevation angle for better tracking in northern latitudes
  • Advanced inertial-based stabilized search for fast satellite acquisition
  • High performance tracking with advanced algorithms for crystal-clear television picture
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Highlights

  • 45 cm (18-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
  • Low elevation angle for better tracking in northern latitudes
  • Linear Universal Quad LNB configuration offers optional 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 a Wi-Fi enabled device
  • 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
  • World-class warranty coverage and support

Description
A 45 cm (18-inch) antenna offers outstanding high performance tracking and reception for vessels venturing offshore
 
Satellite Coverage Regions 1
Worldwide2
 
Compatible Satellite TV Services
Most Ku-band services worldwide including DIRECTV, DISH Network & Bell TV in North America2
 
Antenna Dish Diameter
45 cm (18″)
 
Antenna Unit Diameter x Height/Weight
48.8 cm x 53.2 cm (19.2″ x 20.9″) /
11.3 kg (25 lbs)
 
DVB-S2 Compatible
Yes
 
Minimum EIRP4
48 dBW (Ku-band)
 
HDTV Compatible
(requires a compatible HD receiver, HD-ready television, and subscription)
Yes (Ku-band services)
 
Skew Control
Manual or Automatic
 
LNB Types Available (polarization/output)
Linear Universal Quad
DIRECTV L.A. Circular
Circular
Tri-Americas Circular13
 
Tracking Technology
High-Performance (HP) tracking
 
User Interface
TV-Hub web interface
 
Tri-Americas LNB Compatible
Yes
 
Elevation/Azimuth Range
+0° to +80°/720°
 
System Power
10-30 VDC
53 watts nominal
 
Cabling
(Consult price list for alternative cabling options)
1 Power/RF cable: RG6 30 m (100′) (single cable) included
3 RF cables: RG6 30 m (100′) Optional
 
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)
 
Warranty8
2 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor
 
North American System Configuration KVH Part Number
Circular:
01-0364-07
Tri-Americas Circular:
01-0364-06
 
EMEA/Asia9, Brazil10 System Configuration KVH Part Number11
Linear Universal Quad Autoskew: 01-0364-34
Linear Universal Quad Manual: 01-0364-04
 
Latin American System Configuration KVH Part Number11
DIRECTV L.A. Circular:
01-0364-03
 
SKY Mexico System Configuration KVH Part Number11
Linear Universal Quad Autoskew: 01-0364-34
Linear Universal Quad Manual: 01-0364-04
 
Tri-Americas LNB Upgrade Kit Part Number11
72-0339
 
MSRP (North American Configuration)
Circular: $5,495
Tri-Americas: $6,99513