TracVision M1

TracVision M1

Does your crew need access to live news and weather while completing missions out on the water? No problem – KVH’s ultra-compact 12.5" TracVision M1 antenna allows you and your crew to enjoy hundreds of channels of high-quality satellite TV programming from DIRECTV while at the dock or travelling around the continental U.S. and coastal waters. Plus, it offers higher signal gain than any competing antenna in its class, so crucial programming will never be interrupted by a “SEARCHING FOR SATELLITE” screen!

Weighing just 7.5 lbs., the in-motion TracVision M1 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 vessels as small as 20 feet. Best of all, the TracVision M1’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 DIRECTV programming you need, when and where you need it.

The TracVision M1 is controlled by the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, USC App 2401 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR 730 et seq. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.


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Options & Accessories

Systems

01-0314-01 : TracVision M1 w/12V Mobile Standard Definition Receiver for DIRECTV w/RF Remote; Circular Dual-output LNB


Receivers

01-0288-01 : Additional 12Volt DIRECTV Mobile Receiver w/RF remote (includes Splitter 72-0177)


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


Accessories

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


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


72-0177 :
Splitter For Additional 12V Mobile Receiver(s) Configuration

72-0206-01 : Kit Pack AC/DC Converter

72-0292 : RF Mini Modulator (RCA to RF/Coax Modulator)

72-0409 : TracVision M1 Mounting Bracket

Specifications

Description
Big fun in a small package with everything you need for DIRECTV. For N. America only.
For vessels 20+ ft.
Antenna Dish Diameter

12.5" (31.75 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 only)2
Skew Control

N/A

LNB Options (polarization/output)

Circular Dual

Tracking Technology

Open water tracking

User Interface

RF Remote Control & Integrated 12V DIRECTV Mobile Receiver

GyroTrac (Tuna Tower) Upgrade Available

No

Tri-Americas LNB Compatible

No

HDTV Compatible

No

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
-4°F to +130°F
(-20°C to + 55°C)
Antenna Storage Temperature
-31°F to +158°F
(-35°C to +70°C)
Matching TracPhone Antenna Available
Yes7
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

Document File Info
BROCHURE - TracVision M1/M3 - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 2.2 MB / 6 pg
DATASHEET - TracVision M1 Optional Mounting Bracket - Commercial/Military Applications - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 545 KB / 1 pg

Highlights

  • World’s smallest and lightest in-motion satellite TV systems. The antenna is only 12.5" in diameter and weighs just 7.5 lbs.
  • Exclusive 12V mobile DIRECTV receiver/controller included, and no additional accessories are required. Just install and start enjoying satellite TV wherever you cruise!1
  • Access to 300+ channels of DIRECTV Ku-band programming – news, weather, sports, movies, and satellite radio music PLUS local channels and network programming
  • 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
  • Supports automatic satellite switching from your remote control (a KVH exclusive) and multiple TVs and receivers so everyone onboard can enjoy the TV programs they want

1 Television and DIRECTV service subscription not included.

Featured Options

  • TracVision M1 Pole Mount Option
    KVH’s exclusive M1 Pole Mount makes the TracVision M1 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.

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.

Satellite Coverage

The following satellite footprint information is intended as a general reference only. The satellite maps do not guarantee coverage and may change without notice. Also be aware that various conditions may cause signal quality to degrade along fringe coverage areas.

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