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KVH Industries TracVision L3 Owner's Manual

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    Satellite t elevision kvh tracv ision ® l3 /s 3 owner’s manual • installation instructions • user’s guide • technical manual a guide to tracvision l3/s3.

  • Page 2: Congratulations!

    Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellite tracking systems available today. Kvh ® industries’ tracvision ® l3/s3 is designed for use with european and north american dvb-compatible satellite services as well as directv ® . This manual provides detailed instruc...

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    Tracvision ® , kvh ® , and tracnet™ are trademarks of kvh industries, inc. Dvb® (digital video broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the dvb project. Directv ® is an official trademark of directv, inc., a unit of gm hughes electronics. Dish network ™ is an official trademark of echostar communi...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 digital satellite television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 system overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1.2.1 tracv...

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    Ii 3 using your tracvision l3/s3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.1 turning on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.2 changing channels and switching between satellites . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.1 using the ird remote control to switch between sate...

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    5.3 replaceable parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 5.4 field replaceable unit procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 5.4.1 pcb removal and replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 5.4.2 rf detector/dvb decoder . . . . ....

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 introduction 1.1 digital satellite television your new tracvision l3/s3 satellite antenna is fully compatible with the digital video broadcasting (dvb ® ) satellites, which use the international standard for digital tv transmission, as well as digital satellite service (dss) services, such as dire...

  • Page 8: 1.2

    1.2 system overview a complete satellite tv system includes the tracvision l3/s3 connected to an ird and a television set. The optional tv/sat switch allows you to select a satellite at the press of a button. A desktop or laptop computer is used to configure the system and conduct diagnostics. The c...

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    In-motion tracking (tracvision l3 only) the tracvision l3 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro continuously measures your vehicle’s motion and position, and transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed...

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    1.3 materials provided with tracvision l3/s3 table 1-3 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in the tracvision l3/s3 package by name and kvh part number. Component kvh part no. Antenna unit (tracvision l3), comprising: 01-0225-19 † 01-0225-22 †† 01-0225-25 ††† 01-0225-28 †††† baseplate assem...

  • Page 11: Tracvision L3/s3 Use

    1.3.1 additional materials required for tracvision l3/s3 use to make full use of your new tracvision l3/s3 and receive satellite tv on the road, you will need to provide/purchase the following: • television • appropriate ird for your selected satellite tv service 1-5 introduction 54-0157 rev. G in n...

  • Page 12: Installation

    2-1 installation 54-0157 rev. G 2 installation tracvision l3/s3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: step refer to section... 1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1 2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2 3. Connect system components 2.3 4. Activate the ird 2.4 5. Select ...

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    2-2 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 kitpack contents table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack. Part qty. Kvh part no. Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 clamshell ventilator 1 19-0230 #6 x 3 ⁄ 4 " thread-forming screws 3 14-0298-12 1 ⁄ 4 "-20 x 5 ⁄ 8 " hex screws 4 14-0250-0010 1 ⁄ 4 " flat washers 4 14-0...

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    2-3 installation 54-0157 rev. G 2.1 choosing the best location • since the tracvision antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals, the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon/satellite all around. • keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on t...

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    2-4 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 2.2 mounting the antenna unit 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in section 2.1, “choosing the best location.” 2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton. 3. Position the antenna unit in the desired locati...

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    2-5 installation 54-0157 rev. G 7. Seal the two baseplate holes shown in figure 2-4 with the plugs provided in the kitpack. 8. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the antenna’s four mounting plates. If using a liquid construction adhesive, apply beads to the mounting plates in a zig-zag pat...

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    2-6 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 12. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping restraint (see figure 2-7). 2 tie-wraps used to secure lnb arm shipping restraint shipping restraint nuts and washers figure 2-7 forward shipping restraint (arranged for shipping) figure 2-6 basepl...

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    2-7 installation 54-0157 rev. G 13. Remove the nuts and washers securing the shipping restraints to the baseplate. The positions of all three shipping restraints are pictured in figure 2-8. 14. For convenient storage, rotate the shipping restraints 180 º and secure them to their original mounting bo...

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    2-8 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 15. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facing the sides of the vehicle) and secure in place using the 8 pan head screws and flat washers removed in step 10 . 16. Drill the cable access hole (marked in step 4 ) in the vehicle’s roof. Figure 2-11 tracvision l3/...

  • Page 20: 2.3

    2-9 installation 54-0157 rev. G 2.3 connecting system components the following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the antenna unit to the components inside the vehicle. Locating the switchplate a switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the tracvision l3/s3 wiring (with th...

  • Page 21: Cable

    2-10 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 2.3.1 connecting the antenna data/power cable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cable to the antenna’s data/power connector and lock in place (see figure 2-13). 2. Route the other end of the data/power cable down through the cable access hole in the vehicl...

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    2-11 installation 54-0157 rev. G 2.3.2 connecting to vehicle power recommended power wiring short circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns. Remove the appropriate vehicle fuse and test the circuit to ensure that no power is present before connecting the power cable. The switchplate re...

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    2-12 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 2.3.3 connecting the ird ground wire a grounding wire (cable #32-0583-50) has been provided to connect your ird to a suitable ground and protect the system. Attach the grounding wire to any suitable screw on the rear panel of the ird with a good contact with the ird ...

  • Page 24: Cable to The Ird

    2-13 installation 54-0157 rev. G 2.3.5 connecting the antenna rf signal cable to the ird 1. Route an rf cable up through the roof’s cable access hole. 2. Connect the rf cable to the antenna’s rf1 connector (see figure 2-17). Once the cable is securely connected, loosen the sealing nut at the base of...

  • Page 25: 2.3.5.2

    2.3.5.2 connecting three or more irds and tvs (north american systems only) to install three or more ird/tv pairs, an active multiswitch (channel master model 6214ifd or equivalent) must be placed between the antenna unit and the irds. Figure 2-18 illustrates typical wiring arrangements for multiple...

  • Page 26: 2.4

    2.3.6 sealing the cable access hole once the rf and data/power cables are connected to the antenna, you need to seal and cover the cable access hole to protect against leakage. 1. Completely seal the cable access hole with silicone sealant or rtv. 2. Install the clamshell ventilator, supplied in the...

  • Page 27: 2.5

    2.5 selecting the active satellite as noted previously, tracvision l3/s3 can track a variety of dvb-compatible and dss (directv) satellites. The system contains a preprogrammed library of north american and european satellites. It also has two open slots that you may use to program two additional sa...

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    The satellites listed in tracvision l3/s3’s satellite library will be sufficient for most users. However, if you wish to install one or two user-defined satellites, proceed to section 2.5.2, “programming user-defined satellites.” after configuring the user-defined satellites, return to the satellite...

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    3. Apply power to the tracvision l3/s3 system and allow the system to complete full initialization. Data should be scrolling on the pc display to identify any system problems detected. If no data is seen, recheck your connections and the terminal software setup. Installing the satellite of choice on...

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    For example, to assign astra 2s and hotbird for your satellite pair, and to track astra 2s, you would enter the following data: satinstall,astra2s,hotbird @l,a zap 2.5.2 programming user-defined satellites the tracvision l3/s3 satellite library has two open slots that you may use to program two user...

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    Entering user-defined satellite data once the link between the pc and the tracvision l3/s3 is established as described in section 2.5, “selecting the active satellite,” you need to provide initial longitude data regarding the user-defined satellite. To do so, enter the satconfig parser command via p...

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    This information has to be entered for each of the following transponder categories: • vertical high • vertical low • horizontal high • horizontal low or • right • left tracvision l3/s3 requires that the data fields for all transponder categories be provided. If the selected satellite does not have ...

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    An example of configuring a user-defined satellite (europe) the following is an example of configuring the fictional yoursat 101 as the user1 configured satellite. Prior to configuring this satellite or any others, be certain to get the most up-to-date information from one of the sources previously ...

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    An example of configuring a user-defined satellite (n. America) the following is an example of configuring the fictional yoursat 101 as the user1 configured satellite. Prior to configuring this satellite or any others, be certain to get the most up-to-date information from one of the sources previou...

  • Page 35: 2.6

    2.6 setting the skew angle (european systems only) the antenna lnb skew angle must be adjusted to optimize channel reception. Refer to your satellite service provider for the proper skew angle for the selected satellite service and geographical location. The skew angle for kvh predefined satellites ...

  • Page 36: 2.7

    2.7 checking out the system to complete the tracvision l3/s3 installation, it will be necessary to verify that the system functions properly. Critical to ensuring that the system is configured and operating properly is to check the system startup routine to ensure that the system is operating within...

  • Page 37: 2.8

    2.8 configuring tracvision l3/s3 for remote satellite dish operation in some campground locations, dense foliage will block the satellite signal. In these situations, a remote portable antenna may be the only solution to satellite signal reception. The wiring option for the remote dish is very simpl...

  • Page 38: 2.9

    2.9 changing geographic location if you move from europe to the u.S., or from the u.S. To europe, you will need to modify your tracvision l3/s3 system to receive satellite tv signals in the new geographic area. To begin receiving satellite signals in the new area, perform the following steps. Swap l...

  • Page 39: Using Your

    3 using your tracvision l3/s3 for tracvision l3/s3 to receive the satellite signals, the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only receive intermittent signals or the antenna cannot find the satellite, check around your vehicle for any objects that could be blocking the s...

  • Page 40: 3.2

    3. Turn on the antenna using the switchplate, as pictured in figure 3-2. 4. (tracvision l3 only) if the vehicle is moving, avoid turning the vehicle for 60 seconds after turning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyro to initialize properly. 3.2 changing channels and switching between satellites if...

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    Echostar satellite subscribers echostar subscribers will need to use the optional tv/sat switch or a pc to change satellites, as described in the following sections. 3.2.2 using the tv/sat switch to switch between satellites - optional if you are a dish 500 customer, or you’re unable to switch betwe...

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    2. The sat a and sat b indicators blink while the system initializes. 3. Either the sat a or sat b indicator will turn solid green, denoting which satellite is currently being tracked. Using the tv/sat switch the tv/sat switch is very easy to use. All operations are controlled through the single sel...

  • Page 43: 3.3

    2. Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 start bit • 1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Once the data connection is made, enter the satellite selection command as follows: command: @l,x ( indicates a carriage return/enter ke...

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    Cable unwrap the antenna unit can rotate a full 720° before coming to the end of its cable. If it does so, the system automatically unwraps the cable by quickly rotating the dish in the opposite direction. During this process, your television transmission will be frozen momentarily while the cable u...

  • Page 45: 3.4

    Conical scan tracking (tracvision l3 only) the antenna control unit uses conical scanning to maintain peak signal strength to the receiver and to update the satellite’s position. When conical scan tracking is active, the antenna moves continually with a circular motion to sweep across the satellite’...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    4 troubleshooting the troubleshooting matrix shown in table 4-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references to troubleshooting solutions. 4.1 causes and remedies for common operational issues there are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality...

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    4.1.1 blown fuse or improper wiring if the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, there are three key factors to check as part of the troubleshooting process: 1. Blown fuse – the antenna unit is equipped with two fuses mounted on its cpu board. If either of these fuses has blown or b...

  • Page 48: (Tracvision L3 Only)

    4.1.4 dew or rain pooling on dome dew or rain can occasionally pool on the top of the radome. While this moisture will usually be dispersed when the vehicle is in motion, it can disrupt the signal while the vehicle is at rest. This issue can be minimized with two approaches: 1. Spray the dome with h...

  • Page 49: 4.2

    4.1.8 type of multiswitch used (north american systems only) an active multiswitch must always be used to connect the tracvision l3/s3 system to multiple irds. Refer to section 2.3.5, “connecting the antenna rf signal cable to the ird,” for directions on proper multiswitch/multiple ird cabling. 4.1....

  • Page 50: 4.4

    4.4 computer diagnostics tracvision l3/s3 has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts on a personal computer having an rs-232 serial communication port. If you are unable to isolate a system problem with the foregoing troubleshooting tools, set up a laptop to carry out computer diagnostics as d...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    5-1 maintenance 54-0157 rev. G 5 maintenance 5.1 warranty/service information for information on kvh warranty, repair, and liability policies, please refer to the complete warranty statement provided at the conclusion of this manual. If you have any questions, please call your local authorized deale...

  • Page 52: 5.3

    5-2 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 5.3 replaceable parts tracvision l3/s3 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance, contact your local authorized tracvision l3/s3 dealer/distributor first. Have the an...

  • Page 53: 5.4

    5-3 maintenance 54-0157 rev. G 5.4 field replaceable unit procedures the following subsections provide detailed procedures for repairing or swapping out field replaceable units. The procedures refer to labeled items presented on the following diagrams. Pcb pcb cover pan head screws rotating plate rf...

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    5-4 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 figure 5-3 antenna assembly locking nuts and washers antenna gyro antenna gyro cable reflector bracket wing screw and washer lnb clamp lnb antenna gyro gasket tracvision l3 only pcb cable clamp rf board cable clamp screw rotating plate antenna gyro cable (tracvision l...

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    5-5 maintenance 54-0157 rev. G 5.4.1 pcb removal and replacement estimated time to repair: 1 ⁄ 2 hour the microprocessor pcb assembly is protected by a cover fastened to the rotating plate – fig. 5-1 . The cover must be removed to gain access to the main power fuses and the pcb assembly. 1. Using ne...

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    5-6 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 7. The pcb is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the screws and pcb. 8. Reverse this process to install the replacement pcb. Reinstall all cable connectors removed in step 6 . 9. (tracvision l3 only) carry out all calibration procedures for t...

  • Page 57: 5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly

    5-7 maintenance 54-0157 rev. G 5. Remove the 4 standoffs – fig. 5-1 . Remove the rf detector pcb from the rotating plate. 6. Installation of the replacement rf detector is the reverse of this procedure. Be sure that the rf cables are restored to their original positions. Be sure that the center cond...

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    5-8 a guide to tracvision l3/s3 antenna gyro calibration 1. Connect a pc to the communications port as described in section 4.4, “computer diagnostics.” 2. Type halt ( indicates a carriage return/ enter key) while the system is performing the limit switch initialization routine. The system will comp...

  • Page 59: 5.5

    5.5 preparation for shipment if it is necessary to repack the antenna unit for shipment, the shipping restraints removed during installation must be replaced. Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints. 1. Remove the radome. 2. Rotate the antenna unit so that the lnb is facing away from the base...

  • Page 60: Appendix A

    Appendix a system specifications physical characteristics power 11-16 volts dc @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak dimensions/weight 32" (81 cm) wide x 14.8" (38 cm) high, 33 lbs (15 kg) lnb european system: single output n. American system: dual output tracking (tracvision l3 only) better than 30 º /...

  • Page 61: Appendix B

    Appendix b comprehensive system wiring diagram the wiring diagram is presented on the following page. B-1 comprehensive system wiring diagram 54-0157 rev. G.

  • Page 63: Appendix C

    Appendix c switchplate template c-1 switchplate template 54-0157 rev. G 3.82" (97 mm) .32" (8 mm) 2.36" (60 mm) .16" (4 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) 2.05" (52 mm) p anel cutout 3 / 32 " (2.5 mm) dia.

  • Page 64: Appendix D

    Appendix d startup data sequence the data on the following pages presents standard startup data sequences registered by the tracvision l3/s3. The sequence can be recorded using the data port and a pc. D.1 tracvision l3 sequence ?Pgm kvh tracvision l3 rev x - version x.Xx - serial number xxxxxxxx rf:...

  • Page 65: D.2

    +pos: 300.8 25.9 162 rf: s,b,v,u,v satellite found: az = 231.1, el = 25.9, rf = 1793 +pos: 230.4 25.9 1963 *** entering tracking *** rf: s,b,h,u,v +pos: 231.5 26.2 1334 +pos: 231.3 25.8 2023 +pos: 230.6 24.4 2741 rf: freeze dac = -00652 +pos: 230.1 23.9 2829 *** network id check ***-----------------...

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    *** initializing antenna *** gps: utc: 083000.00, lat: 4131.00n, long: 7115.00w gps: dss_119 az = 238.9, el = 22.1 gps: dss_101 az = 220.9, el = 33.4 limit switch test limit switch status: pass----------------------pass is expected *** limit switch search *** searching for dss_101, threshold = 1000 ...

  • Page 67: Appendix E

    Appendix e maintenance port parser commands tracvision l3/s3 system parser commands are parsed when the system receives an ascii carriage return (hex 0d). An ascii line feed (hex 0a) is permitted but is ignored in any transmitted command. All system responses are terminated with an ascii carriage re...

  • Page 68: E.2

    Calibrate gyro (tracvision l3 only) function: performs azimuth and elevation calibration command: calgyro argument: none response: echoes command and calibrates gyro find skew angle for currently selected satellite function: calculates necessary lnb skew based on latitude, longitude, and selected sa...

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    Elevation angle function: commands a manual elevation angle that the mechanism moves to command: el,xxx (range is 100 - 850) argument: desired elevation angle of the mechanism relative to up, 10.0° - 85.0° response: echoes the command; mechanism moves at a fixed velocity azimuth cw step function: co...

  • Page 70: E.3

    E.3 operational commands to execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in idle mode by typing halt and pressing “enter.” after the system comes to a halt, type debugon and press “enter” to enter programming mode. Tracking mode function: starts active tracking of the satellite command...

  • Page 71: E.5

    Analog signal strength report function: reports signal strength from rf detector circuit in a/d counts (000-fff hex) command: siglevel argument: none response: signal strength = xxxx e.5 rf board commands serial communications, status/polarization report, tone changes function: start serial communic...

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    Report rf tracking parameters function: reports all rf tracking parameters for primary & secondary satellites* command: @satconfig response: f,x,fffff,s,c,id,p,b,d where: x = satellite (a = primary, b = secondary) fffff = frequency in mhz (00000 and 10700 to 12700) s = symbol rate in mbit/sec (1000 ...

  • Page 73: E.6

    Id match/decoded network id function: report id match and decoded network id command: @checkid response: y,0x#### n,0x#### y,noid n,noid where: y = yes n = no 0x#### = network id noid = satellite unidentified e.6 installation commands to execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in ...

  • Page 74

    Report satellite names function: report names for satellites a and b command: satinstall response: satinstall,, report configured satellite names function: report names for all configured satellites command: satlista response: satlista,,..., report valid satellite b selections function: report names...

  • Page 75: E.7

    E.7 debug commands report offset angles function: reports system offset angles command: offsets offsets,xxxxx,yyyy response: offsets= xxxxx.X xxxxx.X where: x = new azimuth offset (-1800 - 1800) y = new elevation angle (-450 - 450) applies default values to default satellites function: updates the d...

  • Page 76: Tracvision L3/s3

    Kvh industries limited warranty tracvision l3/s3 limited warranty on hardware kvh industries, inc. Warrants the kvh product purchased against defects in materials for a period of two (2) years and against factory labor costs for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by t...

  • Page 77

    Kvh industries, inc. 50 enterprise center middletown, ri 02842 u.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 fax: +1 401 849-0045 e-mail: info@kvh.Com internet: www.Kvh.Com kvh europe a/s ved klaedebo 12 2970 hoersholm denmark phone: +45 45 160 180 fax: +45 45 867 077 e-mail: info@kvh.Dk internet: www.Kvh.Com kvh ®...