KVH TracVision R-Series Sets New Standards for Performance & Affordability in Mobile Satellite TV
April 17 2006 - 7:30AM
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Now Shipping, the TracVision R-series Antennas Offer All-digital
Tracking Performance, Multiple Dome Colors, and Lower Costs for
Mobile Satellite TV in RVs and Trucks KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:
KVHI), the company that pioneered affordable and reliable mobile
satellite television in recreation vehicles, is now in full
production of its TracVision(R) R-series satellite TV systems. The
new product line is headlined by KVH's newest system, the
TracVision R6, which takes its place as KVH's premier satellite TV
system for recreational vehicles. As an added feature, TracVision
R-series systems will expand the available color options beyond
KVH's traditional white to also include stylish black and grey
domes. With all models of the TracVision R-series now available at
dealers nationwide, it's even easier and more affordable to enjoy
300+ channels of your favorite satellite television as you travel
throughout the country. The new TracVision R-series replaces KVH's
previous L- and S-series antennas, and completes the transition to
an all-digital TracVision product line. Every R-series system
offers integrated Digital Video Broadcast (DVB(R)) technology for
unsurpassed satellite acquisition, identification, and tracking.
KVH was the first company to integrate DVB technology in mobile
satellite TV antennas for RVs and motor coaches. Integrated DVB
compatibility eliminates the need for direct feedback from the
satellite receiver to identify the appropriate satellite, making it
faster and easier to find the satellite and programming you want.
For greater ease and convenience, advanced control features quickly
and automatically switch between satellites without user input,
eliminating the need for the manual satellite search required by
less sophisticated designs. "We're thrilled to be offering the
TracVision R-series products and bringing our RV customers totally
hassle-free enjoyment of their favorite satellite television
programming at price points that are $500 lower that what they
would have paid for similar products last year," commented KVH's
national sales manager, Bob Cooper. "The TracVision R4 and R5,
along with our new TracVision R6, offer customers a range of
cost-saving satellite TV solutions and a variety of performance
levels." KVH's newest system, the TracVision R6, takes its place as
KVH's premier satellite TV system for recreational vehicles. This
groundbreaking new system includes such innovations as a compact
12" high design, electronic dew elimination technology (patent
pending), and GPS-enhanced satellite acquisition. In developing the
TracVision R6, KVH worked closely with engineers at DIRECTV to
create a new, integrated mobile satellite TV receiver. Available
exclusively from KVH, this new receiver enables onscreen messaging
and technical diagnosis, thereby eliminating the need for a laptop
computer for installation, configuration, and most diagnostic
tasks. TracVision R6 owners may also choose to use the KVH
multi-service interface box, which permits the TracVision R6 to
work with any home receivers for DIRECTV, DISH Network(TM), or
ExpressVu. The TracVision R5 mobile satellite TV system is the
industry's best value for in-motion satellite TV, allowing RV
owners to enjoy their favorite programs and music from service
providers including DIRECTV, DISH Network, or ExpressVu. For the
first time, this combination of advanced DVB tracking and in-motion
performance is available with a suggested retail price under
$2,000. If in-motion reception isn't a requirement, as with 5th
wheel or sport hauler owners, the TracVision R4 is the most
economical choice. The TracVision R4 immediately locks onto the
appropriate satellite once the vehicle is parked, and is
upgradeable for in-motion use if desired. Available at the
breakthrough suggested retail price of $1,299, the TracVision R4
brings the pleasure of advanced satellite TV reception down to a
new level of affordability. "The TracVision R-series ensures that
KVH customers enjoy the most advanced technology available at the
most competitive prices," explained Ian Palmer, KVH's executive
vice president of satellite sales. "These products will set the
standards for quality, performance, and value in the RV industry
that will continue to set KVH products two steps above our
competitors." For additional information on KVH's new line of
TracVision antennas, please visit http://www.tracvision.com. Note
to editors: Full-color, high-resolution images of KVH's TracVision
R-series products are available for download and editorial use at
http://press.kvh.com. About KVH Industries, Inc. Middletown,
RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of in-motion
satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 100,000 mobile satellite antennas
for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles.
Winner of the prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award,
CES Innovation Award, 21 National Marine Electronics Association
"Best Product" awards, and a finalist for the Automotive News PACE
Award, KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers with the same
digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet
services that they enjoy in their home and offices. This release
contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements address, for example, the
functionality, characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's
products and technology; anticipated innovation and product
development; and customer preferences, requirements and
expectations. The actual results could differ. Factors that may
cause such differences include, among others, those discussed in
KVH's most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
KVH assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements
to reflect new information or developments. KVH(R) and
TracVision(R) are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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