TracVision M1DX

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Miss your home theatre when your work takes you out on the water? No problem – experience stunning high-definition entertainment via the world’s smallest, lightest in-motion satellite TV system for boats with the TracVision M1DX. This convenient, ultra-compact system allow you and your crew to enjoy DISH Network and its TurboHD programming throughout the continental U.S. and coastal waters. Equipped with KVH’s exclusive 12V Multi-service Interface Box/Controller, the M1DX works seamlessly with your DISH 211 or 211K receivers.1 Plus, it offers higher signal gain than any competing antenna in its class, so your relaxation time will never be interrupted by a “SEARCHING FOR SATELLITE” screen!

Weighing just 7.5 lbs., the in-motion, tug-tested TracVision M1DX  is the world’s smallest and lightest satellite TV system for boats. It offers the rock-solid open water tracking and in-motion performance you might expect from a larger antenna, while fitting the sleek exterior design of vessels as small as 20 feet. Best of all, the TracVision M1DX's small size, easy setup, Whisper Drive™ motor technology, and versatile mounting options (including the exclusive M1 Pole Mount) mean you can install it wherever is most convenient for you. This all-digital satellite TV system connects you to the DISH Network programming you enjoy. When you choose KVH’s TracVision M1DX, you’ll get the best shows on H2O!

1Television, TV receiver, and service subscription not included


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Options & Accessories

19-0573 : Active 5x8 Multiswitch w/Power Supply


Systems

01-0314-04 : TracVision M1DX w/12V Multi-service Interface Box/Controller w/LCD; Circular Dual-output LNB


Receivers

02-1712-0129 : DISH Network 211K HD Receiver with IR Remote Control; Preconfigured for Satellites 110, 119, 129

02-1712-61 : DISH Network 211K HD Reciever with IR Remote Control; Preconfigured for Satellites 61, 110, 119


19-0518 :
DISH 211K HD Receiver w/IR Remote Control


Accessories

01-0318 : TracVision M1 Empty Dome/Baseplate Complete Assembly


19-0347 :
Destacker; Single Output

19-0366 : Splitter

19-0410 : Dual Destacker; Dual-output

19-0571 : RF Remote Control Kit for DISH Network 211/211K Receivers


72-0310 :
Active 2x4 Multiswitch with KVH Power Supply

72-0409 : TracVision M1 Mounting Bracket

72-0412 : Master Receiver Selector (MRS) for DIRECTV or DISH Network

Specifications

Description
Big fun in a small package; the ultra-compact Ku-band HD solution. For N. America only.
For vessels 20+ ft.
Antenna Dish Diameter

12.5" (32 cm)

Radome Diameter x Height
13.5" x 13"
(34 cm x 33 cm)
Minimum EIRP
51 dBW (Ku-band)1
Compatible Satellite TV Services
N. America
(DIRECTV, Bell TV5, DISH Network)2
Skew Control

N/A

LNB Options (polarization/output)

Circular Dual

Tracking Technology

Open water tracking

User Interface
Multi-service Interface Box/Controller5
GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No

Tri-Americas LNB Compatible

No

HDTV Compatible
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
Power
10-16 VDC
2.5 amps nominal
4 amps peak
Elevation Range / Azimuth Range

+20° to +70° / Continuous

Cabling
Power/RF:
50' (15 m) RG6 Coaxial - Single Cable
Antenna Weight

7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Antenna Operating Temperature
13°F to +130°F
(-25°C to +55°C)
Antenna Storage Temperature
-40°F to +185°F
(-40°C to +85°C)
Matching TracPhone Antenna Available
Yes6,7
Warranty
2 Years Parts
1 Year Labor8

1 Please note that all Minimum EIRP values are average approximate figures that may vary according to actual transponder frequency and location.
2 Coverage areas vary by antenna size. Interface box/controller varies by region. For complete regional coverge capabilities, visit the TracVision Satellite Coverage page.
3 Requires Tri-Americas LNB, visit the Tri-Americas page for details.
4 Optional system configuration - contact KVH for details and pricing.
5 Requires a compatible HD receiver, HD-ready television, and subscription. Additional accessories may be required for some configurations. For details, visit the HDTV page.
6 All KVH antenna products with their distinctive gray bases are designed to match each other, no matter what size.
7 Identically sized TracPhone products available.
8 Unless subject to in-country regulations.

FAQ

A:

Please refer to the TracVision quick start guide or installation manual for details on Bell TV receivers that KVH has tested and approved.

A:
Empty domes are available should you wish to have a matching dome installation on your boat. Also, KVH's TracPhone domes are identical to their TracVision counterparts, enabling you to have a balanced, dual-dome installation that offers satellite TV and satellite communications. Click here to find a KVH dealer near you for information and pricing.
A:
No. All TracVision antennas can support multiple video screens and multiple receivers so each TV screen can show a different channel.
A:
With the TracVision M3DX and the M1DX/M1-C you can indeed enjoy HDTV from DISH Network's TurboHD programming and Bell TV in Canada. The TracVision M3ST and M1 are a standard-definition DIRECTV-only system.
A:
Yes, a single TracVision antenna can support multiple video screens. As with satellite TV in your house, if you have a single receiver, all of the TV screens will show the same programming. However, if you install multiple receivers, each video screen can watch a different channel simultaneously. All TracVision antennas support both configurations, however, some models require additional hardware.
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Highlights

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  • World’s smallest and lightest in-motion satellite TV system, only 12.5" D. antenna and 7.5 lbs.
  • Enjoy satellite TV from DISH Network wherever you cruise1 with access to hundreds of channels of satellite TV programming – news, weather, sports, movies, and satellite radio music PLUS local channels and network programming
  • Compatible with popular Ku-band HDTV and standard-definition satellite TV programming2
  • 12V multi-service interface box/controller supports virtually all DISH and DIRECTV home receivers
  • Fully automatic satellite acquisition
  • Ultra-quiet Whisper Drive motor technology for quiet operation anywhere on the boat
  • No cable wrap for uninterrupted entertainment
  • Convenient single-cable installation
  • Automatic satellite switching from your remote control (a KVH exclusive)
  • Supports multiple TVs and receivers so everyone onboard can enjoy the TV programs they want
  • World-class warranty coverage and support

1 Television, receiver, and satellite TV service subscription not included.
2  Requires a compatible HD receiver and HD-ready television. Additional accessories may be required for some configurations. For details, visit www.kvh.com/hdtv.

Featured Options

  • TracVision M1 Pole Mount Option
    KVH’s exclusive M1 Pole Mount makes the TracVision M1DX easy to install just about anywhere, on any boat.
  • TracVision M3 Systems
    For the same quality and reliability with extended coverage, check out the TracVision M1’s big siblings: The TracVision M3DX and M3ST!
  • Complementary Systems
    Check out KVH’s TracPhone FB150 communications systems designed to match your TracVision while providing powerful broadband services.
  • Master Receiver Selector
    KVH’s Master Receiver Selector is an exclusive, enhanced multiswitch for TracVision systems. It supports installations with multiple DIRECTV and DISH Network receivers and TVs, allows you to choose which receiver will be the “master” capable of switching satellites, and offers full support for DISH Network’s TurboHD programming broadcast by the 129°W satellite. 

Exclusive Technology

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    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.

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