John Madden Takes KVH TracVision R6 and TracNet 100 for a Ride on New Madden Cruiser
15 September 2006 - 2:18AM
Business Wire
With High-speed Mobile Internet Access and a Pair of Satellite TV
Antennas for HDTV and Network Programming, Sportscaster Stays
Entertained and Prepared for Weekly NFL Commentary NFL broadcaster
John Madden travels more than 100,000 miles per year in his famous
"Madden Cruiser", an MCI motorcoach converted into a luxurious home
away from home by Superior Coach Interiors. Having avoided planes
since 1979, and needing more convenience than is offered by trains,
the world-famous sportscaster chooses instead to crisscross the
country in the customized motorcoach that is well-stocked with all
the amenities of home, including satellite TV. Now, as he prepares
for the NFL season in his brand-new motorcoach delivered just in
time for the first regular season game, Madden has taken his
satellite TV technology to a new level, choosing to install not
one, but two, TracVision(R) R6 satellite TV antennas from KVH
Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI). In addition, the Madden Cruiser
has the first production model of KVH's new TracNet(TM) 100 mobile
Internet system with MSN(R) TV service as well as KVH's
TracPhone(R) 252 satellite communications system. With the
combination of the two TracVision antennas and high-speed Internet
access while on the move, Madden and his fellow travelers are able
to watch their choice of high-definition programming in one area of
the coach, local or DIRECTV broadcasts on the other TVs in the
vehicle, and surf the web at their leisure while en route to next
weekend's game. "This latest bus has some significant upgrades over
the last Madden Cruiser, the biggest being the two TracVision
satellite television systems, equipped with high-definition
broadcasts", explained Madden. "Satellite TV is so big because I
can keep on top of the games, the news, the weather. It's great!"
Madden clocks over 50 hours per week in his motorcoach, preparing
for upcoming games and using the vehicle as a portable office. The
TracVision R6 provides Madden with real-time coverage of news,
weather, and HDTV programming as he prepares for his Sunday Night
Football commentary this fall on NBC. At the same time, TracNet 100
offers two-way, high-speed mobile access to the Internet both
through the MSN TV service and the Madden Cruiser's TV screens as
well as via the integrated WiFi hub. "The bus is often better
equipped for watching games and doing my pre-game homework than the
nice hotels where I stay," elaborated Madden. "I'll go down on the
bus and watch the games there where I can choose which games to
watch. With the great HD-television quality, it's the best seat in
town for watching the game." No wonder: MCI's E4500 conversion
coach, Superior Coach's interior design, and KVH's TracVision R6
satellite antennas bring the highest quality picture available to
the Madden Cruiser. To ensure that the all-digital satellite TV
picture gets the right treatment, the Madden Cruiser is also
equipped with three high-definition plasma televisions. Live mobile
entertainment, Internet access, and satellite telephone and fax
service are provided by: -- The KVH TracVision R6 mobile satellite
TV system - The in-motion TracVision R6 includes such innovations
as a compact 12" high design, KVH's DewShield(TM) electronic dew
elimination technology (patent pending), on-screen messaging and
diagnostics, and the option of either an integrated 12V receiver
for DIRECTV service or a multi-service interface box for home
receiver use. -- The KVH TracNet 100 mobile Internet system with
MSN TV service - Using high-speed EVDO cellular data services,
TracNet 100 provides in-motion, high-speed access to MSN TV
Internet services, including MSN Mail, MSN Messenger, web browsing,
Internet radio, online games, and more, all conveniently displayed
on the TVs in the Madden Cruiser. For passengers who depend on
their laptops or PDAs, the TracNet 100 also turns the Madden
Cruiser into a mobile hotspot thanks to integrated WiFi that
supports multiple users and devices. -- The KVH TracPhone 252 -
TracPhone 252 offers crystal-clear, in-motion access to the
Inmarsat mini-M network, the world's most widely used satellite
telephone and fax communications system. The TracPhone 252 offers a
single-cable, self-contained design and allows you to
simultaneously connect to a telephone, fax machine, and computer,
offering the versatility of an in-motion total communications
center. For additional information about these KVH products, visit
http://www.kvh.com. Note to Editors: High-resolution photos of the
TracVision R6, TracNet 100, TracPhone 252, and other KVH products
are available for download and editorial use from
http://press.kvh.com. About KVH Industries, Inc. Middletown,
RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of in-motion
satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 100,000 mobile satellite antennas
for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles.
Winner of the prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award,
CES Innovation Award, 21 National Marine Electronics Association
"Best Product" awards, 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. This release
may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, for example,
the functionality, characteristics, quality and performance of
KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation and product
development; and customer preferences, requirements and
expectations. The actual results could differ. Factors that may
cause such differences include, among others, our dependence on the
availability of third-party satellites, which face significant
operational risks and could fail earlier than their expected useful
lives, for our mobile satellite communication services, as well as
those discussed in KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.
KVH does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking
statements to reflect new information or developments. KVH and
TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All
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