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Intellian k4 Overview
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Intellian begins
a new era of television viewing by being the first to offer the
most high-definition (HD) channels while at sea. Intellian’s
k-series is the world’s first in-motion, marine satellite TV
antenna system that is compatible with the Ka-band. The k4 and
i4 dual antenna system keeps you in touch with the same
programming that you enjoy at home. Boaters can enjoy over 130
HD channels. With its 17.7” dish, Intellian k4 is compact and
compatible with Intellian i4, i3 and even i2 as a deluxe fully
integrated dual antenna system. Now boaters can enjoy HD
programming from two Ka-band satellites and three Ku-band
satellites at sea in exactly the same way as they do at home.
Up to now, It is a well known fact that the marine satellite
antenna systems which tracks ka-band signal is hard to imagine
since it is more difficult to design a Ka-band system than
Ku-band system. First, the Ka-band signal is broadcast at higher
frequency (18~20 GHz) than a signal in the Ku-band (10.7~12.75
GHz). Second, the beam-width of a signal in the Ka-band is much
narrower than beam-width of a signal in the Ku-band. Therefore,
the Ka-band antenna requires extremely precise and advanced
tracking capabilities for when the vessel is moving. Finally,
the Ka-band entails more complexity in terms of equipment,
installation, and use by the television viewer.
The k4, with Intellian’s two patented technologies, Wide Range
Search (WRS) algorithm and Dynamic Beam Tilting (DBT), and
self-developed Ka-band RF components such as Ka-band LNB,
Reflector and Feed-horn, has not only solved the difficulties of
receiving the Ka-signal but also been optimized for maritime
use. These elements are the key technologies to lead the marine
industry into the new era of receiving stable and reliable
Ka-band signal at sea.
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