The TracVision A5 is a what's called a ''low-profile satellite TV antenna designed specifically for passenger vehicles,'' though at 13-cm the word ''low-profile'' is certainly relative.
At any rate, KVH said the system has a ''rugged, sleek design suitable for vehicles traveling on open roads across North America. The system includes KVH's TracVision antenna, a 12-volt DIRECTV receiver designed for automotive use, an RF remote control, and exclusive access to DIRECTV's Total Choice Mobile programming.
What's not included of course is the monitor that displays the TV service, but is most likely already onboard any vehicle owned by someone who's thinking about this.
KVH introduced TracVision A5 in September of 2003, just as the demand for passenger entertainment systems began to intensify in the automotive marketplace.
Passenger entertainment is now among the most popular automotive accessories on the market today, with more than one-third of 2004 model year SUVs and minivans sold in the U.S. equipped with in-vehicle video screens. Industry analyst Frost & Sullivan projects that, by 2011, more than 36 million automobiles in the U.S. will be equipped with video systems and of these, more than three million vehicles will be equipped
with mobile satellite TV systems. If Canada follows along in the traditional ratio, that would mean 3.6 million video systems and 300,000 satellite TV systems.
''To ensure that Cadillac's dealers and customers receive outstanding support,'' says Robert Riedford, KVH's director of business development for satellite products, ''we worked closely with Cadillac to develop sales and service programs as well as custom installation materials designed specifically for the Cadillac Escalade. We also received tremendous support from DIRECTV for this OEM sales opportunity. As a result, we have put in place a program that will enable Cadillac dealers to offer their customers the finest passenger entertainment available in the automotive industry.''
Of course this also means that people in customized cars can have the pleasure of not watching all those shows about people having their cars customized.
photo:KVH Industries
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What's not included of course is the monitor that displays the TV service, but is most likely already onboard any vehicle owned by someone who's thinking about this.
KVH introduced TracVision A5 in September of 2003, just as the demand for passenger entertainment systems began to intensify in the automotive marketplace.
Passenger entertainment is now among the most popular automotive accessories on the market today, with more than one-third of 2004 model year SUVs and minivans sold in the U.S. equipped with in-vehicle video screens. Industry analyst Frost & Sullivan projects that, by 2011, more than 36 million automobiles in the U.S. will be equipped with video systems and of these, more than three million vehicles will be equipped
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| (photo : KVH Industries) |
''To ensure that Cadillac's dealers and customers receive outstanding support,'' says Robert Riedford, KVH's director of business development for satellite products, ''we worked closely with Cadillac to develop sales and service programs as well as custom installation materials designed specifically for the Cadillac Escalade. We also received tremendous support from DIRECTV for this OEM sales opportunity. As a result, we have put in place a program that will enable Cadillac dealers to offer their customers the finest passenger entertainment available in the automotive industry.''
Of course this also means that people in customized cars can have the pleasure of not watching all those shows about people having their cars customized.
photo:KVH Industries
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