TracVision M9

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KVH’s powerful 32" (82 cm) TracVision M9 satellite TV system equips vessels 80' and above with outstanding satellite TV reception (including high-definition programming) and a streamlined design that is easy to install.

Powered by KVH’s exclusive RingFire™ antenna technology, integrated GPS, and fully automatic, stabilized skew adjustment, the TracVision M9 outperforms any similarly sized antenna on the market in rough seas and farther offshore. Plus, a unique mechanical design allows the antenna to be housed in a dome that is 35% smaller than competing systems so it can be installed almost anywhere onboard. Whether your vessel is in port or underway to its next destination, KVH’s TracVision M9 will bring you and your crew hundreds of channels of uninterrupted, crystal-clear digital entertainment with CD-quality sound – in fact, the TracVision M9’s WorldWide TV satellite library is preprogrammed to receive broadcasts from popular satellite TV services around the world!


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Options & Accessories

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


Systems

01-0282-01 : TracVision M9 w/Master Control Unit; Circular Dual-output LNB

01-0282-03 : TracVision M9 w/Master Control Unit; GLA Circular Dual-output LNB

01-0282-04 : TracVision M9 w/Master Control Unit; Linear Quad-output LNB

01-0282-05 : TracVision M9 w/Master Control Unit; SKY Mexico Version; Linear Dual-output LNB

01-0282-06 : TracVision M9 w/Master Control Unit and Tri-Americas LNB for Ku/Ka-Band DIRECTV and DIRECTV Latin America


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


19-0308 :
DIRECTV Latin America Receiver (Galaxy/GLA/DLA)

19-0503 : DIRECTV D12 Standard Definition Receiver w/IR Remote Control (110 VAC)

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


Accessories

01-0258-02 : TracVision M9 Empty Dome/Baseplate Complete Assembly


02-1033-01 :
TracVision G4/4/G6/6 Circular LNB Option (for converting from GLA)

02-1033-03 : TracVision 6/G6 European Quad-output Fixed LNB Option Kit

02-1033-04 : TracVision 6/G6/G8 Latin America LNB Option (if converting from Circular)


19-0242 :
Augat Crimping Tool; For TracVision Products

19-0335 : Replacement RF Remote for 12V Mobile Standard Definition Receiver for DIRECTV

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

72-0339 : TracVision M5/M7/M9 Tri-Americas LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-01 : TracVision M9 Circular to Galaxy LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-02 : TracVision M5/M7 Circular LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-04 : TracVision M5/M7/M9 Dual Linear/SKY Mexico LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-05 : TracVision M7/M9 Quad Linear LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-08 : TracVision M9 Linear to Circular LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-09 : TracVision M9 Linear to Galaxy LNB Upgrade Kit

72-0357-10 : TracVision M9 Quad Linear Upgrade Kit

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

Specifications

Description
KVH's powerful 82 cm worldwide satellite TV solution.
For vessels 80+ ft.
Antenna Dish Diameter

32" (82 cm)

Radome Diameter x Height
35" x 39"
(89 cm x 99 cm)
Minimum EIRP
43 dBW (Ku-band)1
Compatible Satellite TV Services
All Ku-band regional services worldwide2
Skew Control

Stabilized/Automatic

LNB Options (polarization/output)
Circular Dual
Linear Dual
Linear Universal Quad
Tracking Technology

High-Performance (HP™) tracking

User Interface

Master Control Unit (MCU)

GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No

Tri-Americas LNB Compatible
Yes4
HDTV Compatible
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
Power
24-30 VDC
2.5 amps (continuous)
Elevation Range / Azimuth Range

-15° to +80° / 720°

Cabling
Power/Data:
100' (30 m) - Single Cable
RF:
Customer-supplied
Antenna Weight

85 lbs (38.5 kg)

Antenna Operating Temperature
-13°F to +130°F
(-25°C to +55°C)
Antenna Storage Temperature
-40F to +185F
(-40C to +85C)
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.

Brochures & Datasheets

Manuals

Document File Info
INSTALLATION GUIDE - TracVision M9 - Standard Configuration - For Antenna S/N 100200498 - Present PDF file 9.5 MB / 29 pg
USER'S GUIDE - TracVision M9 - Standard Configuration - For Antenna S/N 100200498 - Present PDF file 5.2 MB / 73 pg
USER'S GUIDE - TracVision M9 - Standard Configuration PDF file 1.8 MB / 67 pg

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:
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.
A:
Thanks to KVH's exclusive RingFire antenna technology, the M-series antennas offer extended coverage and reception capabilities stronger than both our previous industry-leading marine TracVision systems and any similarly sized competing systems. So what does this actually mean to a boater? You can go farther offshore and still receive satellite TV where other similarly sized systems have lost the signal. Plus, the antenna will continue to receive sufficient signal even in bad weather. Visit our coverage maps page for additional details.
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Highlights

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  • Compatible with popular Ku-band HDTV and standard-definition satellite TV programming around the globe1
  • KVH’s WorldWide TV satellite library is preprogrammed to track over 70 satellites from popular satellite TV providers around the world, so there’s no need to add them manually
  • Dynamic, stabilized skew control and an exclusive, integrated gyro-stabilized digital compass for the fastest satellite acquisition and unmatched tracking
  • Versatile Master Control Unit for trouble-free set up, easy system monitoring, multi-satellite configuring, and easy switching between satellite TV services
  • Supports automatic satellite switching from the remote control (a KVH exclusive) and multiple TVs and receivers so everyone onboard can enjoy the TV programs they want2
  • High-Performance (HP™) DVB® tracking for superior offshore performance in even the most demanding conditions
  • World-class warranty coverage and support

1 Requires a compatible HD receiver and HD-ready television. Additional accessories may be required for some configurations. For details, visit our HDTV web page.
2 May require region-specific LNB and receiver. Ku-band satellite services only. Coverage areas vary by antenna size. For complete region coverage capabilities, visit the TracVision Satellite Coverage page.

Featured Options

  • Master Receiver Selector
    KVH’s Master Receiver Selector is an exclusive, enhanced multiswitch for TracVision systems. It supports installations with multiple DIRECTV, DISH Network, or Bell TV 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. 
  • Tri-Americas LNB
    If your vessels travel from North America to South America and back again, enjoy seamless satellite TV throughout the journey with KVH's Tri-Americas LNB!
  • Complementary Systems
    Check out KVH’s breakthrough TracPhone V7 with mini-VSAT Broadband or a TracPhone Inmarsat FleetBroadband communications system designed to match your TracVision while providing powerful, affordable broadband services.

Exclusive Technology

  • 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.

Testimonials

TracVision M-series Testimonials

“The TracVision M9 was purchased for crew entertainment purposes and to improve crew welfare onboard our vessels.”

- Sergey Minakov, Electrical Engineer Superintendent, Unicom Management Services

Read more about what our customers are saying!

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