Monte Carlo Yachts To Equip Megayachts with KVH’s TracVision TV8 Antennas

The MCY 105 megayacht

[Via Satellite 08-31-2015] Italian boat manufacturer Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) has selected KVH Industries’ TracVision TV8 marine satellite television antenna system for its newest and largest luxury line, the MCY 105. Scheduled for introduction at several European yachting shows this September, the 105-foot megayacht will feature the KVH antenna as its preferred satellite television system.

The TracVision TV8 provides tracking, reception and extended coverage for yachts. It is compatible with nearly all Ku-band Direct-to-Home (DTH) services around the globe. The antenna features advanced functionality including an IP-enabled TV-hub, high-performance tracking, advanced inertial-based stabilized search for fast satellite acquisition, and the ease of accessing system information from a smartphone or tablet.