Category: Entertainment

Testing the KVH TracVision M3, continued 2

Testing the KVH TracVision M3, continued

I’m still thinking, and writing a PMY column, about my TracVision M3 experience. I called Chris Watson, KVH’s Communications Manager, yesterday and wasn’t surprised to learn that the company has two full time technical writers on...

KVH TV on an MFD, YGWYPF 0

KVH TV on an MFD, YGWYPF

Continuing on the subject of testing KVH’s M3 TV system, pictured above (and bigger here) is the nifty little 12v Direct TV receiver and RF remote that are included. The 3 LEDs along the top left of the receiver...

DVD on a plotter, not bad 4

DVD on a plotter, not bad

I tried plugging a regular household DVD player into two video capable plotters last week, and the results were quite viewable, confirming the value of helm stereos that can also play video discs. That’s a...

Jensen MDV, splash resistant DVD plus 0

Jensen MDV, splash resistant DVD plus

I’ve already noodled on my theory that the proliferation of video capable plotters will stimulate more and more boaters toward helm stereos that can also play DVDs. Well, here’s a new one from Jensen that would fit the bill even installed...