Marine Electronics World

KVH TracPhone 252 Inmarsat mini-M System

Inmarsat mini-M System

The new TracPhone 252 is the most reliable marine satellite telephone system available for the Inmarsat mini-M network, the worlds most widely used satellite communications system. The TracPhone 252 offers a single-cable, self-contained design and is ideal for virtually any vessel. TracPhone 252 allows you to simultaneously connect your telephone/PABX system, fax machine, and computer, giving you the versatility of a total communications center. And with Inmarsat mini-Ms near-global satellite coverage, you are assured trouble-free reception of high-quality telephone service. Whether youre making a voice call, faxing a document, or sending an e-mail, the fully stabilized Tracphone 252 keeps you connected to your world, even in the most demanding marine conditions.

Highlights:

Powerful 9.5 dB antenna provides superior voice quality and reliable connections in all sea conditions
Global satellite service provided by Inmarsat, the world leader in satellite communications
Single-cable, self-contained antenna design for easy installation
Totally secure digital voice, fax, data, and e-mail as low as $1.49/min.
Fully compatible with onboard phone systems(PABXs) and password-protected smart cards

KVH Azimuth 1000 Compass - Black

The Award-Winning Digital Compass for Powerboats

The Azimuth 1000 combines a digital fluxgate compass and an LCD display into one compact, watertight unit. Ideal for all types of powerboats, the Azimuth 1000s large, heads-up display provides easy-to-read heading, compass rose, and off-course steering information. And with its standard NMEA 0183 output, you can send its precise heading data to other onboard equipment. No matter how fast your speed or how rough the seas, Azimuth 1000 keeps you steady on course!

Highlights:

Self-contained for easy installation and designed to military quality standards
Automatic compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy (0.5)
Backlit LCD display with rotating compass rose and large numerals offers clear viewing during both day and night;
Interfaces with other NMEA 0183-compatible equipment, including radar, autopilots, plotters, and PC software
Simple push-button selection of off-course mode and any of 10 damping levels

KVH Affordable Gyro-Stabalized Digital Compass

The affordable gyro-stabilized digital compass

The KVH GyroTrac is the economical gyro system that fits as easily on your vessel as it does in your budget. GyroTrac combines two leading-edge concepts: the digital magnetic compass pioneered by KVH and a unique, three-axis gyro sensor. This unparalleled combination offers the drift-free precision and versatility of digital compass technology with the accuracy of gyro-stabilization, all for less than 25 percent of the cost of traditional gyros. And with the systems fully configurable data outputs, you can provide stabilized heading data to virtually all other onboard equipment. With GyroTrac, staying on course has never been easier!

Highlights:

Offers superb gyro performance at 1/4 the cost of a mechanical gyro, with the added reliability of no moving parts
Intelligent auto-calibration and compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy at all times (better than 1 accuracy)
Compatible with NMEA, Furuno, Sine/Cosine, B&G, and Cetrek outputs, allowing GyroTrac to supply stabilized heading data to nearly any onboard system
Provides true or magnetic north (true north display requires GPS input or manual entry of local variation)
User-friendly, menu-driven operation, with an LCD user interface and an array of optional displays

KVH Azimuth 100AC Digital Compass

The world's most popular tactical racing compass

The accurate and dependable Sailcomp 103AC is the most widely used, electronic tactical sailing instrument available today. Ideal for racing sailors, the Sailcomps waterproof, remote display provides easy-to-read heading, windshift, and off-course steering information wherever you need it the most. And its standard NMEA 0183 output allows it to interface with other onboard equipment, including radar, autopilots, plotters, PC software, Loran, and GPS. With its simple keypad and easy-to-read display, essential navigation data, and superb compatibility, Sailcomp gives you the edge you need to win races!

Highlights:

Easy-to-install components designed to military quality standards
Automatic compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy (0.5)
Waterproof, backlit LCD display with large numerals offers clear viewing during both day and night; additional displays may be added wherever they are needed
Interfaces with other NMEA 0183-compatible equipment; links to Loran or GPS to display cross-track error, distance to waypoint, and bearing to waypoint information
Simple, remote push-button selection of head/lift, starting timer, and off-course modes

KVH Azimuth Autocomp 1000S Heading Sensor - Sail

A precision stand-alone heading sensor

The AutoComp 1000 employs KVHs breakthrough digital fluxgate compass technology to provide precision heading data to an array of systems, including autopilots, GPS, video charts, radars, computers, and other electronic instruments. Designed as a remote sensor, the AutoComp 1000 can be mounted in a magnetically clean location (e.g., away from speakers, motors, wiring bundles, and other sources of changing magnetic fields), and its continuous automatic compensation feature ensures that the most precise heading data (within 0.5) is available at all times. The AutoComp 1000 is fully compatible with the NMEA 0183 output standard and a universal interface card is available for use with other interface standards.

Highlights:

Remote sensor with continuous autocompensation ensures reliable heading data at all times
Accurate to within 0.5
Fast 10 Hz NMEA 0183 standard output compatible with other ARPA radars, autopilots, and other electronic systems; optional interface card available for other outputs

KVH TracVision M5 US

TracVision M5 w/ Control Panel US

The best combination of small size and big performance

You want the best for your boat, and with the high-performance, 18" diameter, HDTV-ready TracVision M5 satellite TV system, youve got it. Quality, reliability, durability the TracVision M5 stays locked on and connects you to the premium satellite TV entertainment you want. Add KVHs exclusive Tuna Tower Upgrade for outstanding performance in even the most extreme conditions. Plus, the new TracVision M5 includes KVHs exclusive RingFire antenna technology, giving you 30% greater reception and more range than any other 18" system so you can enjoy satellite TV where no 18" marine satellite TV antenna system has ever worked before! Now a trip offshore doesnt have to mean time away from your home theater!

Highlights:

Includes an ultra-high efficiency 18" diameter antenna with proprietary RingFire technology for outstanding reception and signal gain when heading offshore in boats 40-60 ft.
Allows you to enjoy programming from your favorite satellite TV services around the globe for unmatched choices in entertainment.
Offers unsurpassed High-Performance (HP) DVB tracking and superior offshore performance plus the option to add the Tuna Tower Upgrade (a KVH exclusive!)
Includes versatile Master Control Panel for trouble-free set up, easy system monitoring, multi-satellite configuring, and easy switching between satellite TV services
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