Raymarine Introduces Latest Satellite Television Antenna System
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Raymarine Introduces Latest Satellite Television Antenna System 10/25/2007
37STV Packs Maximum Entertainment Performance into Compact Design
Merrimack, N.H. - October 25, 2007 - Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, today introduced the 37STV, the newest member of its family of satellite television antenna systems. Joining Raymarine's popular 45STV and 60STV, the new system expands the company's offerings for on board entertainment.
"The new 37STV is the latest addition to Raymarine's line of satellite television antenna systems. It's a compact system that delivers uninterrupted satellite reception, making it a great choice for entertainment when you are on the water," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine, Inc.
The 37STV's dome design makes the system ideal for vessels 25' and larger. As with all of Raymarine's antenna systems, it is compatible with a wide range of Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) satellite television service providers and utilizes Raymarine's proprietary Wide Range Search (WRS) algorithm to quickly identify and acquire satellite signals. The 37STV also features a NMEA 0183 GPS interface to ensure rapid satellite acquisition times.
Once a satellite is identified, the 37STV achieves highly accurate satellite tracking at sea by using Dynamic Beam Tilting (DBT) technology, which continuously measures the vessel's heading, pitch and roll to keep the antenna locked on a satellite - ensuring a clear picture even in extreme weather and rough sea conditions. In addition, stabilization of the system is enhanced by conical scanning, which detects and maintains the strongest signal at all times.
High Definition (HD) ready, the 37STV features a dual LNB design that allows the captain to monitor the weather and news at the helm while others enjoy watching television or listening to music down below. To enhance the viewing and listening experience, Raymarine has integrated a unique, rotating sub-reflector that redirects the signal and minimizes the need for constant dish movement, making for much quieter operation. The 37STV offers a remotely mounted Antenna Control Unit (ACU) featuring a digital display and keypad for easy installation, manual satellite selection and diagnostics. The system also has fewer cables, which minimizes installation time and lowers the overall cost of the system.
About Raymarine
Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product lines include radar, navigation aids, instruments, fishfinders, communications, software and systems. Raymarine plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information about Raymarine in the USA call 1-603-881-5200 or visit www.raymarine.com.


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