Sailors who enjoy soccer no longer have to worry about missing the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches.

With the help of the TracVision HD7 from KVH Industries, Inc., they can now watch the games in 3D while on the water.

The new TracVision HD7 marine satellite TV antenna is fully compatible with broadcasts from the newest DIRECTV satellite. This results in the provision of more than 200 high-definition (HD) channels and the world's first three-dimensional (3D) satellite TV channels that include broadcasts of World Cup matches in 3D.

 

In a release Jim George who is the Director of Sales for Satellite Products at KVH (News - Alert) said that "DIRECTV's new satellite increased DIRECTV's HD capacity by 50%, and the additional programming is helping our TracVision HD7 customers get the most out of their systems. This happened just in time for the World Cup, and we are excited to provide our TracVision HD7 customers with the opportunity to watch the matches and other outstanding DIRECTV programming both in HD as well as in 3D from the comfort of their boats."

 

The TracVision HD7 utilizes KVH's patent-pending TriAD antenna technology that permits the antenna to accept signals from all three primary Ka-band and Ku-band DIRECTV satellites concurrently, track those satellites even when the boat cruises at high speeds and faces rough seas, and offer an unmatchable DIRECTV HD experience as if sitting at home. Moreover, the TracVision HD7 comprises of an Internet Protocol-enabled antenna control unit with a built-in Ethernet connection, WiFi (News - Alert) interface, and USB port for effortless setup and a free iPhone app. These provisions enable owners to check signal strength and switch satellites right from their iPhones.

 

For the boaters who travel often among the Americas, KVH is offering the Ka/Ku-band Tri-Americas LNB for the TracVision HD7. With the help of this exclusive accessory, the TracVision HD7 owners are able to switch between DIRECTV and DIRECTV Latin America while traveling among ports in North America, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. In order to avail this, there is no need to change any antenna hardware.

 

KVH Industries (News - Alert) is a well-known designer and manufacturer of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems. The company has developed and sold over 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles.