2018
KVH Receives 2018 Product of Excellence Awards
2018 marked the 21st consecutive year that KVH received the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Product of Excellence Award for its TracVision satellite television antenna systems, and the 16th time that KVH’s TracPhone SATCOM antenna systems have been recognized.
Introduction of the TracPhone LTE-1
KVH launches the TracPhone LTE-1, an ultra-compact, marine-grade communications system that includes a high-gain antenna array, modem, GPS, and Wi-Fi router in one dome to provide HD streaming and Internet more than 20 miles offshore in the U.S.
Introduction of the TracPhone V3HTS
KVH introduces the world’s fastest, lightest ultra-compact marine VSAT with the launch of its TracPhone V3HTS delivering global broadband data speeds as fast as 5 Mbps/2 Mbps (down/up) in a 37 cm antenna that outperforms the leading competing 60-85 cm Ku-band VSAT antennas.
KVH Videotel Launches Task-based Competency
A new feature is added to Videotel Performance Manager to enhance the evaluation and documentation of seafarer skills enabling them to perform at the peak of their abilities.
KVH Introduces Inertial Measurement Unit with 25g Accelerometers
KVH makes its top-of-the-line fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the 1775 IMU, available with either + 10g or + 25g accelerometers, designed for highly dynamic applications.
2017
Marine Electronics Professionals Honor KVH with Industry Awards
For the 20th consecutive year, NMEA members honored a KVH TracVision satellite TV system with the Product Excellence Award while KVH’s TracPhone satellite communications systems were similarly honored for the 15th year
Videotel Performance Manager Changes the Face of Training
KVH introduces Videotel Performance Manager, which combines award-winning training content from Videotel with the power of web-based data analytics
AgilePlans Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) Model Launched
Creating an entirely new business model, KVH unveils its AgilePlans Connectivity as a Service product, an all-inclusive maritime SATCOM solution with a monthly subscription and no commitment
Introduction of the TracPhone V7HTS
Global satellite communications gets a boost when KVH introduces its TracPhone V7HTS maritime SATCOM system, which includes both global broadband speeds as fast as 10 Mbps plus a simultaneous unlimited use data channel for unmatched flexibility
Moving Map Display Launched for Military Vehicles
TACNAV MMD combines GPS/GNSS with TACNAV’s inertial or compass-guided navigation solution and a ruggedized color touchscreen
New YOURlink Service Delivers Customer Media via IP-MobileCast
KVH launches YOURlink, a new media delivery service that enables fleets to distribute their video and audio files securely to vessels worldwide via the
IP-MobileCast service
7,000th System for mini-VSAT Broadband
KVH reinforces its leadership in the maritime SATCOM industry when it ships its 7,000th mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications system
2016
More than 6,000 VSAT Systems Delivered
KVH’s leads the maritime VSAT market after shipping its 6,000th TracPhone system for the mini-VSAT Broadband service
GEO-FOG 3D Inertial Navigation System Unveiled
KVH’s fully integrated INS offers roll, pitch, and heading accuracies of 0.05 degrees for demanding applications in unmanned, autonomous, and manned aerial, ground, marine, and subsurface platforms
Richer, Dynamic News Service Unveiled
Enabling ships to receive richer, more dynamic news, sports, the new NEWSLink Live service is introduced by KVH Media Group
mini-VSAT Broadband Strengthens Dominant Market Position
Recognized as the maritime VSAT market share leader since 2012, KVH further enhances its global standing with the announcement that its mini-VSAT Broadband customers now account for 29% of vessels using Ku-band services, more than double the nearest competitor. (NSR)
200,000th Mobile Satellite Antenna Shipped
KVH sets a new milestone in the mobile satellite marketplace for its TracPhone and TracVision product lines
2015
mini-VSAT Broadband 2.0 Debuts
The second generation of KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband network transforms the maritime VSAT market with greater data delivery at the highest speeds and even more affordable rates
500th Computer-Based Training Course for Videotel
With its 500th computer-based training (CBT) course published, Videotel has twice the number of CBTs as competitors
TracVision A9 Satellite TV System for Vehicles Introduced
Low-profile system provides in-motion access to satellite TV programming
Videotel’s Maritime Training Programs on 12,000+ Vessels Worldwide
Leading maritime training provider Videotel is in use by more than 12,000 vessels
KVH Media Group’s NEWSlink Produces its 100th Unique Title
KVH Media Group’s NEWSlink is available in 100 different editions, with subscribers on more than 8,500 vessels around the world
5,000th System for mini-VSAT Broadband
KVH ships 5,000th TracPhone system for the mini-VSAT Broadband network
2014
Videotel Becomes a KVH Company
KVH acquires Videotel, the world's leading maritime training provider since 1973. Seafarers have completed more than 100 million hours of training using Videotel educational programs.
IP-MobileCast™ Content Delivery Service Goes Live
New service delivers news, sports, and entertainment content to vessels over the mini-VSAT Broadband network
TracVision TV-series Launched
New line of satellite TV antenna systems introduced – TV1, TV3, TV5, TV6
4,000th System for mini-VSAT Broadband
KVH ships 4,000th TracPhone system for the mini-VSAT Broadband network
1725 IMU and 1775 IMU Introduced
Two new inertial measurement units complement the successful 1750 IMU
TACNAV 3D Inertial Navigation System Launched
System providing three-dimensional navigation and an embedded GNSS introduced
Still Number 1 in Maritime VSAT
Industry report shows KVH enhanced its position as maritime VSAT market share leader (Euroconsult)
Crewtoo Social Media Site Exceeds 100,000 Members
The online network for mariners grows to 100,000+ members just 16 months after it was founded
2013
Growth of Crewtoo Social Media Site
Social media site for mariners gains 60,000 members in 12 months
TracPhone V-IP series Launched
Advanced satellite communications systems with streamlined belowdecks unit (Integrated CommBox Modem) introduced
3,000th System for mini-VSAT Broadband
KVH ships 3,000th TracPhone terminal for the mini-VSAT Broadband network
DSP-1760 FOG Introduced
KVH debuts a multi-axis fiber optic gyro designed for maximum ease of integration
Asia-Pacific Region Network Expansion
KVH more than doubles the capacity of the mini-VSAT Broadband network in the Asia-Pacific region
IP-MobileCast Introduced
Content delivery service utilizing multicasting technology with the mini-VSAT Broadband network is announced
Headland Media Acquisition
Media and entertainment services company Headland Media joins KVH, creating the leading provider of commercially licensed content for the maritime industry. Delivering movies and more to seafarers since 1953, Headland Media (now known as KVH Media Group) delivers daily news in 25+ languages, TV, movies, and more to seafarers worldwide.
2012
No. 1 in Maritime VSAT
Industry reports show mini-VSAT Broadband is the market share leader in maritime VSAT (Euroconsult, NSR, Comsys)
1750 IMU Introduced
KVH debuts an inertial measurement unit incorporating the world's smallest FOG and advanced accelerometer technology
Japan Office
KVH opens an office in Tokyo to serve the expanding customer base in the region
Largest TACNAV Order
KVH receives a $35.6 million order for TACNAV systems, the largest TACNAV order in the company's history
C-band Coverage & TracPhone V11
KVH expands the reach of the mini-VSAT Broadband network with global C-band coverage, and introduces the 1.1 m (42.5 inch), dual-mode C/Ku-band TracPhone V11 antenna system
2011
1,500th mini-VSAT Broadband System
KVH ships the 1,500th TracPhone V7 system for use with the mini-VSAT Broadband network
TracPhone V3 Introduced
KVH debuts the 37 cm (14.5 inch) TracPhone V3, the world's smallest maritime VSAT system
Largest Maritime Ku-band Network
The mini-VSAT Broadband service expands to South America, creating the largest maritime Ku-band network
DSP-1750 Introduced
The world's smallest precision FOG, based on ThinFiber technology, makes its debut
2010
CommBox Introduced
KVH adds the CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager to its line of satellite communications solutions after acquiring Norway-based Virtek Communication
$13 million TACNAV Order
KVH receives the largest TACNAV order in the company's history
Singapore Office
KVH opens a Singapore office to serve the region's extensive maritime market
$42 Million U.S. Coast Guard Contract
The U.S. Coast Guard selects KVH's TracPhone V7 system and mini-VSAT Broadband service for up to 216 cutters over 10 years
mini-VSAT Broadband Expansion
The mini-VSAT Broadband network capacity expands 500% in the waters of North America, Gulf of Mexico, and Central America
mini-VSAT Broadband Worldwide
KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband network coverage expands to the Indian Ocean, and the Ku-band network encircles the globe
2009
25,000th Fiber Optic Gyro
KVH's Chicago facility builds the 25,000th fiber optic gyro, illustrating the rapid growth of the guidance and stabilization business
500th mini-VSAT Broadband system
KVH ships the 500th TracPhone V7 system for the mini-VSAT Broadband service
DSP-1500 Introduced
KVH debuts the DSP-1500, the world's smallest precision fiber optic gyro, with patented Digital Signal Processing technology
2008
CNS System Launched
KVH introduces the new GPS/IMU Continuous Navigation System, in partnership with NovAtel
KVH in the Skies
KVH receives $20 million contract to design/produce a new antenna for commercial aircraft
TracVision M1 Introduced
KVH debuts the 32 cm (12.5 inch) TracVision M1, the world's smallest stabilized marine satellite TV system
150,000th Mobile Satellite Antenna
KVH ships the 150,000th antenna providing television and broadband communications to in-motion vehicles and vessels
2007
TracPhone V7 & mini-VSAT Broadband Introduced
KVH launches the mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications network, with regional coverage in North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, and introduces the 60 cm (24 inch) TracPhone V7 satellite communications system
2005
TracVision M3 Introduced
KVH debuts the 37 cm (14.5 inch) TracVision M3, the world's smallest stabilized marine satellite TV system
TracVision M-series Launched
KVH introduces TracVision M5 and M7, high-performance 45 cm (18 inch) and 60 cm (24 inch) antennas, giving vessels uninterrupted satellite TV reception in rough conditions
2003
TracVision A5 Introduced
KVH introduces the world's first satellite TV system for cars, featuring a phased array antenna and an integrated 12V DIRECTV receiver
2001
E-Core Fiber
KVH introduces E-Core polarization-maintaining fiber, and is the only U.S. fiber optic gyro manufacturer to make its own fiber
1997
FOG Manufacturing Facility
KVH opens a fiber optic gyro manufacturing facility near Chicago, Illinois, when it acquires the sensor products assets of Andrew Corporation
TracVision II Introduced
KVH debuts the world's smallest stabilized marine satellite TV antenna for DIRECTV
1996
KVH, a Public Company
KVH becomes a public company, traded as KVHI on the NASDAQ index
1994
TracVision Introduced
KVH introduces the TracVision satellite television system with stabilized antenna
1992
European Office
A European sales and marketing office near Copenhagen, Denmark, is established when KVH acquires Danaplus A/S
1991
TACNAV Introduced
KVH combines sensor and autocalibration technologies to develop tactical navigation systems (TACNAV) for U.S. land military vehicles
1989
DataScope Introduced
KVH debuts DataScope, a handheld electronic compass/rangefinder
1988
Azimuth 100 Launched
KVH introduces the world's first self-contained digital compass and display system
1987
Azimuth 314 Introduced
KVH debuts the world's first commercial digital fluxgate compass for powerboats
1985
KVH Industries, Inc.
Sailcomp Industries is reincorporated as KVH Industries, Inc.
1982
Sailcomp's PC202 Introduced
The world's first commercial digital fluxgate compass for sailboats is introduced. Sailcomp Industries is incorporated