Garmin and KVH sign supply agreement
KVH GTV6 is designed for offshore yachts.
Garmin International said it will partner with KVH Industries on two marine satellite TV antenna systems. KVH will provide the GTVS and GTV6 systems as part of a Garmin marine network package to OEM builders as well as marine electronics dealers.
“Boatbuilders know their customers want onboard satellite TV to enhance their enjoyment and time spent on their boats, and we are extremely pleased to be working with KVH to add satellite TV domes to our ever-expanding marine product portfolio,” says Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales in a statement.
According to KVH, the GTV5 (45 cm/18 in diameter) and GTV6 (60 cm/24 in diameter) provide high-performance tracking and reception, and fast satellite. They are compatible with DIRECTV U.S., DISH Network, Bell TV, Sky Mexico, Sky Italia, and Sky U.K., and circular and linear Ku-band services worldwide. They are stabilized to enable boaters to watch hundreds of digital TV and movie channels via regional satellite services.
