TracVision TV8
Watch Your Favorite Satellite TV Entertainment from the Comfort of Your Yacht
One of the pleasures of a fully equipped yacht is the ability to watch satellite TV any time you are on the water, anywhere you cruise. With KVH’s powerful and sleek TracVision® TV8, you can count on high-performance tracking and excellent reception (including HDTV programming) no matter where your favorite cruising grounds are found. The ultra-high-efficiency 81 cm (32 inch) diameter antenna features:
- Expanded coverage so you can enjoy hundreds of channels of uninterrupted, crystal-clear digital entertainment with top-quality sound
- TracVision TV-Hub, a streamlined belowdecks unit that makes it extremely easy to use your satellite TV system
- Ku-band HDTV and standard definition satellite TV programming from around the globe
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Highlights
- Single coaxial cable for power, data, and video for easy installations and retrofits
- Advanced inertial-based stabilized search for fast satellite acquisition
- System configurations support multiple receiver installations
- 43 dBW minimum EIRP signal strength for extended travel range
- High-performance DVB-S2 tracking for superior offshore performance in demanding conditions
- Global support from KVH’s Certified Support Network (CSN)
Coverage Maps
Explore Global Coverage
The TracVision HD-series and TV-series are designed not only to provide the best possible performance but also a level of flexibility that will enable you to watch virtually any high-powered regional TV service around the globe. Explore our TV coverage around the world.
Technology & Options
Exclusive Technology
Easy Control via the TracVision TV-Hub
The innovative TracVision TV-Hub integrates the advanced functionality of the TV-series system into one streamlined IP-enabled antenna control unit with Ethernet connection and built-in Wi-Fi interface. This system offers automatic satellite switching, built-in DiSEqC protocol to support linear TV services worldwide, built-in SWM-compatible technology to support DIRECTV service, and built-in DISH Pro output to support DISH Network and Bell TV service. NMEA 0183/2000 input for heading and GPS enable fastest satellite acquisition.
Superior Reception with RingFire Technology
KVH’s proprietary RingFire technology is a breakthrough in antenna design that allows TracVision to provide wider geographic coverage and better reception than with competing antennas, even in extreme weather.
KVH TracVision TV-series Configuration Wizard
Our Wizard will help you choose the system configuration that best suits your satellite TV needs. Just answer a few brief questions to display the parts you will need and the wiring diagram for your selected configuration.
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Options
Built-in GPS and Autoskew
KVH's linear Universal Quad LNB configuration offers optional built-in GPS and autoskew.
Enjoy Easy Autoswitching
KVH’s IP AutoSwitch for multiple receiver installations delivers simple auto-switching on Dish Pro and DiSEqC-compatible services so you can easily access the channels and programs you want to watch—even when they are not on the same satellite.
Complementary SATCOM Systems
Complement your KVH TracVision satellite TV system with a KVH Tracphone V3-HTS, V7-HTS, or V11-HTS satellite communications system for fast, reliable satellite Internet and VoIP services. Operating on KVH’s global mini-VSAT Broadband HTS network, the world’s no. 1 maritime VSAT service, the TracPhone HTS-series family delivers data speeds as fast as 20 Mbps and worldwide connectivity in compact, rugged domes.
The Perfect Match
Complement your TracVision system with an award-winning TracPhone® terminal in a matching dome. Enjoy a beautiful dual antenna installation that delivers the perfect blend of premium satellite TV and worldwide broadband connections with crystal-clear voice, all with the KVH quality you rely on! Contact us to find the right match for your yacht.
Product Literature/Supporting Documents
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