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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 theTracVision 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.

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  TracVision HD7 TracVision M7SK TracVision M7 TracVision M5
Description Delivering DIRECTV® HDTV just like you enjoy at home!
For vessels 30+ feet.
The ideal system with linear LNB and autoskew for operations around the world.
For vessels 50+ ft.
The right solution when you want to head offshore.
For vessels 50+ feet.
The best combination of big performance & small size.
For vessels 40+ feet.
Antenna Dish Diameter

24" (60 cm)


24" (60 cm)


24" (60 cm)


18" (45 cm)


Radome Diameter x Height 26" x 27"
(66 cm x 69 cm)
M9 Matching Dome:
35" x 39"
(89 cm x 99 cm)
26" x 27"
(66 cm x 69 cm)
26" x 27"
(66 cm x 69 cm)
19" x 21"
(49 cm x 53 cm)
Minimum EIRP 46 dBW (Ku-band)
47 dBW (Ka-band)1
46 dBW (Ku-band)1
46 dBW (Ku-band)1
48 dBW (Ku-band)1
Compatible Satellite TV Services DIRECTV - North America:
Ku- and Ka-band services2
DIRECTV - Latin America:
Ku-band services3
All linear Ku-band regional services worldwide2
All Ku-band regional services worldwide2
All Ku-band regional services worldwide2
Skew Control

Stabilized (Tilt)


Automatic


Manual4

Manual


LNB Options (polarization/output)

Circular Ka-/Ku-band Dual


Linear Universal Quad


Circular Dual
Linear Dual
Linear Universal Quad
Circular Dual
Linear Dual
Linear Universal Quad
Tracking Technology

Multi-axis dynamic tracking


High-Performance
(HP™) tracking
High-Performance
(HP™) tracking
High-Performance
(HP™) tracking
User Interface

Internet Protocol-enabled Antenna Control Unit (ACU)


Master Control Panel (MCP)


Master Control Panel (MCP)


Master Control Panel (MCP)


GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No


Yes


Yes


Yes


Tri-Americas LNB Compatible Yes4
Yes4
Yes4
Yes4
HDTV Compatible Yes
(Ka- & Ku-band services)5
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
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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.

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  TracVision M3DX TracVision M3ST TracVision M1DX TracVision M1
Description The compact Ku-band HD solution. Small, simple & powerful.
For vessels 30+ ft.
Small, simple, powerful...& everything you need for DIRECTV. For N. America only.
For vessels 30+ ft.
Big fun in a small package; the ultra-compact Ku-band HD solution. For N. America only.
For vessels 20+ ft.
Big fun in a small package with everything you need for DIRECTV. For N. America only.
For vessels 20+ ft.
Antenna Dish Diameter

14.5" (36 cm)


14.5" (36 cm)


12.5" (31.75 cm)


12.5" (31.75 cm)


Radome Diameter x Height 15.5" x 17.5"
(39 cm x 44 cm)
15.5" x 17.5"
(39 cm x 44 cm)
13.5" x 13"
(34 cm x 33 cm)
13.5" x 13"
(34 cm x 33 cm)
Minimum EIRP 50 dBW (Ku-band)1
50 dBW (Ku-band)1
51 dBW (Ku-band)1
51 dBW (Ku-band)1
Compatible Satellite TV Services Most Ku-band regional services worldwide2
N. America
(DIRECTV only)2
N. America
(DIRECTV, Bell TV5, DISH Network)2
N. America
(DIRECTV only)2
Skew Control

Manual


N/A


N/A


N/A


LNB Options (polarization/output) Circular Dual
Linear Single

Circular Dual


Circular Dual


Circular Dual


Tracking Technology

Open water tracking


Open water tracking


Open water tracking


Open water tracking


User Interface

Multi-service Interface Box/Controller


RF Remote Control & Integrated 12V DIRECTV Mobile Receiver


Multi-service Interface Box/Controller5

RF Remote Control & Integrated 12V DIRECTV Mobile Receiver


GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No


No


No


No


Tri-Americas LNB Compatible

No


No


No


No


HDTV Compatible Yes
(Ku-band services)5

No


Yes
(Ku-band services)5

No


Matching TracPhone Antenna Available No6
No6
Yes6,7
Yes7
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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 coverage 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.

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  TracVision HD11 TracVision M9
Description The ultimate global 1 meter satellite TV solution for Ku- and Ka-band services.
For yachts 80+ ft.
KVH's powerful 82 cm worldwide satellite TV solution.
For vessels 80+ ft.
Antenna Dish Diameter

41.5" (105.4 cm)


32" (82 cm)


Radome Diameter x Height 51" x 57"
(130.3 cm x 145.5 cm)
35" x 39"
(89 cm x 99 cm)
Minimum EIRP 42 dBW (Ku-band)1
45 dBW (Ka-band)1
43 dBW (Ku-band)1
Compatible Satellite TV Services All Ku-band regional Direct-to-Home (DTH) services worldwide2
DIRECTV Ka-band
All Ku-band regional services worldwide2

Skew Control

Stabilized/Automatic


Stabilized/Automatic


LNB Options (polarization/output) Digitally programmable
Universal World Ka-/Ku-/Ka-band
Linear/Circular
Circular Dual
Linear Dual
Linear Universal Quad
Tracking Technology

Multi-axis dynamic tracking


High-Performance (HP™) tracking


User Interface

Internet Protocol-enabled Antenna Control Unit (IPACU)


Master Control Unit (MCU)


GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No


No


Tri-Americas LNB Compatible

Not required


Yes4
HDTV Compatible Yes
(Ka- and Ku-band services)5
Yes
(Ku-band services)5
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