Compact

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.
Attributes
  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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