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Global Satellite USA Launches New High Performance Tracking Device For Megayachts, Tenders, Jet Skies And The Racing Wor

Chris Johnson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:43:44 GMT

Global Satellite USA Launches New High Performance Tracking Device For Megayachts, Tenders, Jet Skies And The Racing World Fort Lauderdale , FL : November 13th, 2008 : Global Satellite USA, leaders in the satellite marine industry, launches POLARIS , a new position-reporting device for megayachts, tenders, jet skies and the racing world produced by Trident Sensors Ltd. in the UK. For safety and security reasons, megayachts require reporting and tracking solutions. With the new POLARIS , if guests on a charter boat take a jet ski or tender for a short trip, and something goes wrong, it is now possible to track them and provide immediate assistance. Even when tenders are secured tightly at the end of the boat, accidents happen quickly, especially in bad weather and if the tender breaks away, an alarm will go off as soon as the position is altered. An alarm can be triggered if either there is movement without the owner's consent or a revised direction from a planned route already programmed. CEO, Martin Fierstone, comments, "The low transmission cost, rapid deployment and economic price means that for owners who wouldn't normally consider this high level type of tracking, POLARIS provides a very attractive...

KVH Begins Rollout of Global Ku-band mini-VSAT Broadband Satellite Communications Network

Chris Johnson — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:19:34 GMT

New agreement between KVH and ViaSat will expand geographic coverage of popular maritime service and compact TracPhone antennas MIDDLETOWN, RI - In a move to offer faster, more affordable broadband connections to a growing market of leisure, commercial, and government vessels worldwide, KVH Industries, Inc., ( Nasdaq: KVHI ) today announced a new agreement with ViaSat, Inc., ( Nasdaq: VSAT ) to begin the global rollout of the popular mini-VSAT Broadband sm satellite communications service. Together with the compact 24-inch (60 cm) KVH TracPhone ® V7 antenna, the mini-VSAT Broadband service is already offering regional Voice over IP telephone service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates to mariners throughout North America, the Caribbean, the North Atlantic, and Europe. Under this agreement, KVH and ViaSat are planning to roll out an exclusive global network offering access to KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband service for maritime use with airtime revenue to be shared between the two companies. As part of the coverage expansion, KVH has agreed to acquire satellite capacity from Ku-band satellite operators as well as purchase three new regional satellite hubs from ViaSat. These hubs will use ViaSat's ArcLight ® spread...

The Ultimate Weather Station Furuno's New PB100 And RD30

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:12:27 GMT

THE ULTIMATE WEATHER STATION FURUNO'S NEW PB100 AND RD30 One of the hot topics in the marine electronics field is how to obtain weather information. There are several solutions including weather fax, satellite weather forecasts and now real-time weather on-board your vessel. Furuno has joined forces with Airmar Technology Corp. to produce the finest weather station combination on the market, the PB100 interfaced with the RD30. The PB100 Weather Station measures wind speed and direction without any moving parts. Some of the readouts you will receive from the PB100 include apparent wind speed/direction, true wind speed/direction, barometric pressure, air temperature, relative humidity and compass heading. As an added bonus, the PB100 has been equipped with a genuine Furuno GPS sensor, allowing you to obtain Lat/Lon or use it as a back up GPS. Information from the PB100 is output as NMEA0183 data and can be sent to a variety of devices, such as a PC, Chart Plotter or Furuno's RD30 NMEA Data Repeater. The RD30 allows you to plug the PB100 in directly to receive data and display the weather information in a large, easy-to-read format. In addition, you can customize the RD30 to display just the information that is...

Raymarine's 45STV HD Reels in High Definition Capabilities

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:33:09 GMT

Raymarine's 45STV HD Reels in High Definition Capabilities 2/15/2007 Company Brings Vivid HD Technology to its High Performance Satellite TV System Merrimack, N.H. and Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fla. - February 15, 2007 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the availability of the 45STV HD Satellite TV Antenna System, a High Definition (HD) system for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) compatible satellite television receivers. The fully automatic, marine stabilized antenna allows users to enjoy High Definition programming, exclusively from DirecTV, beamed to their vessel while at the dock or on the high seas. Composed of the 45STV High Definition Antenna and the HD Antenna Control Unit, the system delivers exceptional functionality and entertainment with its razor sharp HD digital programming. Expanding on the 45STV system introduced in February 2006, the new 45STV HD features a Dual Low Noise Block (LNB) design that supports multiple receivers, allowing the captain to monitor the weather on the helm display while others enjoy the game on a monitor below deck. The 45STV HD includes technologies, such as DBT (Dynamic Beam Tilting) and WRS (Wide Range Search), to provide uninterrupted HD satellite television reception in almost any weather condition. With...

Raymarine Revolutionizes Radar with HD Digital and Super HD Digital Radar Technology

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:11:17 GMT

Raymarine Revolutionizes Radar with HD Digital TM and Super HD Digital Radar Technology 10/25/2007 New Technology is a Quantum Leap into the Future of Marine Radar Merrimack, N.H. - October 25, 2007 - Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, today introduced its new HD and Super High Definition (HD) Digital Radars, a major advancement in the evolution of marine radar technology. Using highly advanced digital signal processing, Raymarine's HD Digital radar surpasses conventional analog radar systems by offering incredibly detailed target resolution and fully automatic operation. "The Super HD Digital Radar delivers twice the performance of traditional radar systems, providing advanced radar technology unmatched by any other system on the market," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine, Inc. "This product takes marine radar technology to a whole new level, allowing our customers to navigate using the most sophisticated radar technology available today." The "smartest" marine radar available, the groundbreaking Super HD Digital Radar features a greater dynamic range that enables the digital receiver to acquire and process vast amounts of echo information that is normally lost by conventional analog radar systems. The technology then uses a powerful processor to intelligently isolate and identify true radar targets, while simultaneously eliminating...

Raymarine Introduces Latest Satellite Television Antenna System

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:51:37 GMT

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,...

Digital Antenna Introduces New Satellite Radio 2-Way Amplified Splitter

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:02:03 GMT

DIGITAL ANTENNA INTRODUCES NEW SATELLITE RADIO 2-WAY AMPLIFIED SPLITTER DA-2330 Connects Two Satellite Radio Receivers to One Antenna SUNRISE, FL. (October 22, 2007) - Satellite radio and weather have become increasingly popular among boaters since Digital Antenna introduced the 40dB 233-XM-50 marine-grade satellite radio antenna in 2006. Today, the U.S. manufacturer of award-winning antenna and cellular communication products introduced a 2-way amplified splitter to enhance installation of satellite antennas and receivers. The DA-2330, the first and only marine satellite radio splitter, connects two receivers to one antenna. Digital Antenna's innovative satellite radio splitter simplifies installation while improving the performance of XM and Sirius satellite radio systems. The new DA-2330 is perfect for listening to music and watching the weather or listening to different music in multiple staterooms. "As more boaters demand satellite radio and weather, it was clear that we needed to develop a product to customize the installation," stated Joanne Johnson, Vice President of Operations at Digital Antenna. "The amplified splitter compensates for standard loss in gain when cable lengths are extended as well as optimizing the signal levels," adds Johnson. Manufactured for harsh marine environments, the splitter features a durable black powder-coated finish and high quality gold plated...

Popular Satellite Radio Antenna Upgraded by Shakespeare Marine

Chris Johnson — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:59:04 GMT

The tradition of providing better products is alive and well at Shakespeare. The Galaxy SRA-30 satellite radio antenna is now available packaged with a pedestal mount kit. The new offering becomes the Shakespeare Galaxy SRA-40. The SRA-40 receives and amplifies satellite radio signals, like its little brother, the SRA-30. It boasts the same unique low profile and small size. With a height of just 1.36 inches and a diameter of 3.5 inches, it weighs less than 1 lb. The 6-inch cable with built-in connector is ready to attach to the included 25-foot coax cable. Mounting options go beyond the SM-31 pedestal. Any flat surface up to 1 inch thick can also be used. The cable can be routed either through a hole drilled through the mounting surface, or through one of three cable knockouts in the mounting flange. The Galaxy SRA-40 can also be mounted on an extension mast or rail-mount. In determining the mounting location for the SRA-40, having a clear view of the horizon is more important than antenna height. To locate the best open spot with a clear view of the sky, Shakespeare includes a simple-but-clever satellite shooter template. Other location considerations include accessibility underneath the unit...