[SatNews] Boaters around the United States are enjoying summer fun in HD, thanks to the TracVision(r) HD7 from KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI). Introduced in late 2009, TracVision HD is the first compact satellite TV antenna to offer yacht owners simultaneous access to three DIRECTV(R) satellites at once — boat owners and passengers can now enjoy HD programming and DVRs on the water just as they do at home.

The TracVision HD7 is the perfect solution for receiving DIRECTV's complete lineup of HD + SD programming, which is broadcast from two Ka-band satellites and one Ku-band satellite. With rock-solid tracking and crystal-clear reception, it offers the best satellite TV performance afloat as well as the flexibility to enable everyone on board to watch the channels they want, whenever they want, without the inconvenience of satellite switching or multiple domes.

In addition, customers with older TracVision models looking to upgrade are finding the process easy to accomplish. The TracVision HD7 features KVH's patent-pending TriAD(tm) antenna technology, which allows the antenna to receive signals from all three primary DIRECTV satellites simultaneously, track those satellites even as the boat cruises at high speeds and through rough seas, and offer a DIRECTV HD experience just like at home. Plus, the TracVision HD7 includes an Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled antenna control unit (ACU) with a built-in Ethernet connection, WiFi interface, and USB port for easy setup, as well as a free iPhone(r) app that allows owners to check signal strength, update antenna software, and switch satellites directly from their iPhones.

For boaters who plan to travel frequently among the Americas, KVH offers the Ka/Ku-band Tri-Americas(r) LNB for the TracVision HD7. This accessory allows TracVision HD7 owners to switch between DIRECTV and DIRECTV Latin America when travelling among ports in North America, the Caribbean, and Central and South America without having to change any antenna hardware.