Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 08/2024
New antenna ensures uninterrupted service
Cobham Satcom has launched a new maritime satellite TV antenna designed for cruise ships and large yachts. The 3.7m Sea Tel 370s TV incorporates an automatic C-band switching function between circular and linear polarisation. This ensures uninterrupted viewing and continuous availability of live television such as ESPN, one of the most popular cruise ship channels, especially when major sporting events are taking place, the company said. The advanced switching function on the new Television Receive only (TVRO) antenna means that ship operators no longer have to deploy an engineer to board the ship and manually change antennas between circular and linear polarisation....