KVH opens new Singapore Office

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - In a move designed to support the global rollout of its mini-VSAT Broadband(sm) high-speed communications network, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) today announced plans to open its newest office in Singapore. Centered in a major hub for commercial shipping, KVH Singapore will enable the company to support the growing demand for KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband and TracVision® satellite TV systems and services for the Asia region's extensive maritime market.

"We look forward to adding KVH Singapore to our worldwide sales and support network. Increasingly, our broadband Internet, telephone and satellite TV solutions are proving to be the tools of choice for commercial maritime operators seeking to enhance their ship operations, boost crew morale and retention, and help meet regulatory requirements more efficiently. With 13 of the world's 20 busiest ports in the region, KVH Singapore will allow us to pursue these significant new sales opportunities as effectively and efficiently as possible," explained Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's chief executive officer.

Of particular interest to commercial fleets is KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband service, along with the KVH TracPhone® V7 antenna, which comprise the first end-to-end 24-inch (60 cm) VSAT antenna, service, and support package available for maritime communications. Together, KVH and ViaSat are currently providing two-way mobile broadcast services from eight secure teleports around the globe utilizing eight beams on seven of the world's most powerful communications satellites. The resulting seamless network offers voice service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates.

Visit http://www.minivsat.com for additional details regarding the TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service and coverage as well as case studies of customers who have successfully solved critical maritime communications challenges thanks to the compact and affordable mini-VSAT Broadband solution.

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KVH: "Big Growth Potential"

In a recent article on KipLinger.com, KVH is recognized as a company that is about to make big moves!

"Next on my list is KVH Industries (KVHI), a small company with big growth potential. At its November 6 price of $11, the stock’s market capitalization was just $154 million.

KVH has three main businesses. First, it provides TV and Internet service to recreational vehicles and pleasure boats. In the first quarter of 2009, sales in its land mobile products segment plunged 77% from the year-earlier quarter. There are signs, though, that that business is bottoming.

More promising is KVH’s role as a leading supplier of fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOGs) to the military. FOGs allow gunners in assault vehicles to stay beneath the turret while aiming their .50-caliber weapons with sniper-like accuracy. That helps cut down on casualties stemming from roadside bombings. KVH chief executive Martin Kits van Heyningen thinks his firm could win a contract to provide all of the FOGs for a program that authorizes construction of 19,500 new enhanced combat vehicles, a deal that would be worth $175 million.

Another important driver of growth is KVH’s TracPhone V7 broadband systems for commercial ships. The company has sold more than 500 systems, but the potential market is 100,000 vessels. More important is that KVH also provides broadband service, which means recurring revenues. By the first quarter of 2010, KVH will offer ships global coverage. Aaron Edelheit, who runs a Los Angeles-based hedge fund, says that if KVH “gets 5,000 ships, this is a $40 to $60 stock.” ~ Andrew Feinberg

Low-profile in-motion satellite TV system for RVs with low-clearance requirements

Leave the DVDs at home when traveling in your RV, truck, or bus. Instead enjoy more than 300 channels of DIRECTV service on the open road. Ideal for in-motion applications and vehicles with height restrictions, the ultra-low-profile TracVision A7 sets a new standard for fun on the road with live DIRECTV programming right on your RV’s video screens.*

All-new for 2007, the TracVision A7 has multi-satellite capability providing the broadest selection of DIRECTV programming available on the go! Don’t miss that big game, traffic report, or breaking local news story again. Traveling has never been this much fun. It’s true…the best seat in the house is now in your RV!

Highlights:
- In-motion reception of local programming along with more than 300 channels of DIRECTV satellite
- TV programming and 70+ channels of XM Satellite Radio
- 5-inch high, patented dome available in either a high-gloss black or silver automotive-grade dome
- Compatible with virtually all standard factory-installed and aftermarket video systems, including those with S-video inputs
- Includes exclusive compact 12V DIRECTV receiver that retains the program guide for the fastest start-up available.
- Easy system control thanks to onscreen messaging and a backlit RF/IR remote control that allows you to change channels even if you can't see the receiver

High Tech Tailgating with KVH

Tailgating - it's the new American pastime. The pre- and post-game tailgate party continues to grow in popularity with American sports fans. Experts expect a 12% increase in tailgating fans this football season and as many as 50 million Americans participating in tailgating!

The tailgate party is now increasingly high-tech to accommodate the demands of sports fans who don't want to miss any action on game day. Taking advantage of technology like the TracVision family of mobile satellite TV systems from KVH Industries and DIRECTV's satellite TV programming allows sports fans to catch televised NFL and college football games along with other sporting events LIVE on the video screens installed in their cars and RVs.

"It's the last great American neighborhood - the tailgating neighborhood. Where no one locks their doors, everyone is happy to see you and all are together sharing fun, food and football!" - Joe Cahn, the Commissioner of Tailgating

For more information on how KVH satellite TV's can enhance your tailgating experience, please visit our website!

Product Spotlight: GyroTrac/OEM

The affordable gyro-stabilized digital compass

The KVH GyroTrac is the economical gyro system that fits as easily on your vessel as it does in your budget. GyroTrac combines two leading-edge concepts: the digital magnetic compass pioneered by KVH and a unique, three-axis gyro sensor. This unparalleled combination offers the drift-free precision and versatility of digital compass technology with the accuracy of gyro-stabilization, all for less than 25 percent of the cost of traditional gyros. And with the system’s fully configurable data outputs, you can provide stabilized heading data to virtually all other onboard equipment. With GyroTrac, staying on course has never been easier!

For more information on KVH products, including rate gyros, please visit our site!