- mini-VSAT Broadband solution tops Inmarsat product and
VHF radio to win Marine Electronics Industry Award
- TracVision wins 13th consecutive award for Marine
Entertainment
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., October 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
– In the eyes of National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA) members, the best maritime communications
product is the TracPhone® V7 from KVH Industries, Inc.
(Nasdaq:KVHI). This honor comes the same week that the U.S. Coast
Guard chose the TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT BroadbandSM as its
primary satellite communications solution, reinforcing mini-VSAT
Broadband's position as the new leader in maritime broadband
communications.
"These awards are an incredible honor for KVH. To have the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband network endorsed by the
distinguished network of NMEA dealers is gratifying, particularly
as we continue to build our communications business in the
commercial maritime sector," says Brent C. Bruun, KVH's vice
president of satellite sales and business development. "We are
excited to see commercial and leisure customers choosing mini-VSAT
Broadband, even over competing services. We thank our NMEA
authorized dealers who provide our customers the very best service
from highly motivated, knowledgeable marine electronics
professionals. That such outstanding salespeople and technicians
prefer our products – for both communications and entertainment –
is a sure sign that we're doing something right."
Explaining why the TracPhone V7 stands head and shoulders above
the competition, Todd Tally, sales manager for Atlantic Marine
Electronics in New Gretna, NJ, says, "Frankly, we love the
TracPhone V7 because it's from KVH! We're committed to using KVH
products because of the superior service and support that we always
receive from this company. The system is extremely reliable and our
customers are always happy with them. Plus, our installers love
them because basically, once everything is hooked up properly, you
turn the system on and it works. There's really no fussing with
settings or anything, it's just ready to go."
Reflecting a bicoastal preference, dealers on the West Coast
agree. "The TracPhone V7 is a great product, that's just a fact.
The system works as advertised for our North Pacific Fleet. Of the
customers who have purchased the systems from us, every single one
has nothing but good things to say about it. The local voice phone
numbers mean the captain and crew can call home or the office
without worrying about high fees or a bad connection. The system
also works great with all the new PDA communication devices like
BlackBerrys® and iPhones®, which allow vessel managers to stay in
constant contact with their boats by phone or e-mail. This constant
communication allows the boats and office to operate more
efficiently than ever," says Jess Woodruff, commercial electronics
sales manager for Harris Electric in Seattle, WA. "KVH also listens
to their dealers very well. They are great at answering questions
and helping dealers determine the best way to sell their product in
a particular region or market."
The mini-VSAT Broadband network was designed from the ground up
to be the first next-generation maritime satellite communications
solution. Offering service and performance superior to traditional
maritime VSAT services through a global spread spectrum satellite
network, it also includes the commercial-grade KVH TracPhone V7,
the first FCC-approved 24" (60 cm) VSAT antenna. The seamless
worldwide network is delivered by 11 satellite transponders and 8
secure earth stations and offers voice service and Internet access
as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) with significant
cost savings compared to competing services.
The compact TracVision® M1 satellite TV system from KVH was also
honored by NMEA members this year. Bringing home KVH's 13th
consecutive Industry Award in the entertainment category, the
system was lauded for its easy, single-cable installation and
innovative design.
Weighing just 7.5 lbs., the in-motion TracVision M1 is the
world's smallest and lightest satellite TV system for boats. It
offers the solid tracking and in-motion performance typically
associated with larger antennas, while fitting the sleek exterior
design of vessels as small as 20 feet. The TracVision M1's small
size, easy setup, Whisper Drive™ motor technology, and versatile
mounting options mean that installation can be customized to meet
the needs of just about any boater, on any vessel.
Please visit www.minivsat.com to learn more about KVH's
award-winning TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband network, or
www.tracvision.com for more information about KVH's award-winning
satellite TV systems for boats.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready photos of KVH's
satellite TV and communications systems are available at
www.kvh.com/press for download and editorial use.
About the National Marine Electronics
Association
Founded in 1957, NMEA is an internationally recognized trade
association of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, sales
representatives and other professionals in the marine electronics
field. Among its achievements, NMEA has led the way in establishing
technical standards for data exchange in marine electronics, with
the widely accepted NMEA 0183 data protocol.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of in-motion
satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas
for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. Winner of 35
National Marine Electronics Association Industry Awards, the
prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award, 2 CES
Innovation Awards, the DAME Award in the Marine Electronics
category, and a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award, KVH's
mission is to connect mobile customers with the same digital
television entertainment, communications, and Internet services
that they enjoy in their home and offices. The company is based in
Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark, Norway, and
Singapore.
KVH, TracVision, TracPhone, and Whisper Drive are trademarks of
KVH Industries, Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH
Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective companies.
CONTACT: KVH Industries
Chris Watson
401-845-8138
cwatson@kvh.com
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