[SatNews] Cobham SATCOM has launched its beta program for the ST24 marine stabilized TV receive-only product for the yacht industry.

With a greater elevation range than most standard 2-axis marine stabilized antennas, the ST24 enables watching TV at higher latitudes, and the one-touch screen graphical antenna control panel (GACP) is easy to work with. The ST24 is a 61 cm (24 in) antenna that is HD ready for Ku-band digital broadcasting systems. Other features include both manual and automatic skew control. The automatic skew control allows the antenna to operate at optimal skew angle to receive a satellite signal at maximum strength. The high performance stabilization and satellite tracking eliminate the need for a gyro compass or expensive upgrades when mounted on a tuna tower, providing significant cost savings over competitive products.