Tracvision Selection Guide!

KVH's newest generation Inmarsat mini-M system The new Tracphone 252 is the most reliable marine satellite telephone system available for the Inmarsat mini-M network, the world¡¯s most widely used satellite communications system. The successor to the award-winning Tracphone 25, the Tracphone 252 offers a single-cable, self-contained design and is ideal for virtually any vessel. Tracphone 252 allows you to simultaneously connect your telephone/PABX system, fax machine, and computer, giving you the versatility of a total communications center. And with Inmarsat mini-M¡¯s near-global satellite coverage, you are assured trouble-free reception of high-quality telephone service. Whether you¡¯re making a voice call, faxing a document, or sending an e-mail, the fully stabilized Tracphone 252 keeps you connected to your world, even in the most demanding marine conditions.

Highlights:

• Powerful 9.5 dB antenna provides superior voice quality and reliable connections in all sea conditions
• Global satellite service provided by Inmarsat, the world leader in satellite communications
• Data rates as fast as 9.6 Kbps
• Inmarsat Airtime by KVH offers rates starting as low as $1.49/minute as well as extended warranties
• Fully compatible with onboard phone systems(PABXs) and passwordprotected smart cards When you select the new Tracphone 252 to bring Inmarsat mini-M service to your vessel, you are assured trouble-free reception of highquality, economical, global telephone service. Satellite phone services from Inmarsat have set the standard in the communications industry for reliability and trouble-free, easy operation. Whether on a tanker making a worldwide passage or a yacht cruising in the Caribbean, mariners have been relying on state-of-the-art Inmarsat satellite communications services for decades. Housed in a 10" (25 cm) diameter dome, Tracphone 252 makes it affordable for boats as small as 35' to keep in touch by providing secure voice, fax, data, and e-mail. The system offers exceptional versatility for onboard communications, with interfaces for additional telephones, a fax machine, and a PC. The system will automatically route incoming and outgoing calls to and from the proper device, equipping your boat with a complete communications center with the global reach of Inmarsat mini-M. KVH Tracphone 252 is one of the smallest, fully-stabilized marine phone systems available for Inmarsat mini-M service. With a completely self-contained, single-cable design, installation is quick and easy. The integrated digital gyro sensors ensure reliable satellite tracking, regardless of the sea conditions, and the system is fully compatible with password-protected smart cards for security and accountability. Offering outstanding and affordable global communications worldwide, Tracphone 252 is a powerful tool in a small package. Specification: Physical Specifications
• Radome Height/Diameter 11.5" (29.2 cm)/10" (25 cm)
• Radome Weight 11 lbs (5 kg)
• Antenna Cable Length 33' standard (10 m)*
• Transceiver Dimensions 10.5" (27 cm)/8.3" (21 cm)/1" (2.5 cm)
• Transceiver Weight 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
• Handset Dimensions 7.9" (20 cm)/2.0" (5 cm)/1.2" (3 cm)
• Handset Weight 1.0 lbs (0.46 kg)
• Fax/Phone Switch Dimensions 3.3" (8.3 cm)/6.3" (16 cm)/1" (2.5 cm)
• Fax/Phone Switch Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg) with 30" (76.2 cm) cable * For longer cables, contact your dealer/distributor or KVH. Power Consumption
• Listen Mode 25W
• Talk Mode 40W
• Fax/Data Mode 50W
• Power Supply 10.5-32 volt DC Operating Specifications
• Receive 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz
• Transmit 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz
• Channel Spacing 1.25 KHz
• Gain 9.5 dB
• SIM Card (optional) GSM-like operation ISO-7816
• Service Specifications
• Voice Full duplex digital voice at 4.8 Kbps
• Fax Group III Facsimile
• Data Hayes Compatible at 9.6 Kbps¢Ó
• Antenna Type Directional RHCP Environmental Specifications
• Operating Temperature -13¡ÆF to +131¡ÆF (-25¡ÆC to +55¡ÆC)
• Storage Temperature -40¡ÆF to +176¡ÆF (-40¡ÆC to +80¡ÆC)
• Meets FCC and requirements Dynamic Specifications
• Pitch Rate/Surge ¡¾15¡Æ in 5 seconds/¡¾0.2g
• Roll Rate/Sway ¡¾25¡Æ in 8 seconds/¡¾0.2g
• Yaw Rate/Heave ¡¾8¡Æ in 10 seconds/¡¾0.2g
• Turn/Track Rate 30¡Æ per second
• Wind (EME) Force 100 knots
• Stabilization 3-axis, actively gyro-stabilized Interface Specifications
• Phone Interface 2-wire 600 ohm, CCITT Rec G173,
• Standard DTMF Telephones, RJ-11 Jack
• Fax Interface 2-wire 600 ohm, CCITT Rec G.473.T.30 Group-III Fax, max. 2.4 Kbps, RJ-11 Jack
• Data Interface Serial EIA standard RS-232E, Hayes Compatible, max. 2.4 Kbps, DB-9 female connector
• Printer Interface Serial EIA standard RS-232E, max. 9.6 Kbps, DB-9 female connector
• Warranty 2-year parts, 1-year labor1
• Type Qualified Full Inmarsat Type Approval recognized by more than 80 countries

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