Satellite TV Antennas

Satellite TV antennas are the next generation of in-car entertainment. Instead of the bulky dishes needed for satellite TV reception, the antennas provide an acceptable design for car use.

In fact, some of the antenna designs for satellite TV are integrated into the roof of the car.

The technological challenges that delayed the introduction of such antenna systems had to do with consistently tracking the satellite as the vehicle changes directions and attitudes.

There are other designs for the car TV antennas, with much of the same technologies used to bring satellite TV into cars as has been done to bring satellite television into boats.

Manufacturers of Satellite TV Antennas

Mobile entertainment is one of the hottest areas of development right now.

That’s why there are several manufacturers that build and develop these systems.

In-car entertainment systems also include satellite radio, DVD players, and backseat video consoles, for example.

There are also wireless entertainment systems based on cell phone companies signal strength and cell phones.

It has been estimated that some 10% of vehicles sold had backseat entertainment systems in them, which is estimated to grow to 25% by 2010.

Moreover, according to J.D. Power & Associates, almost 50% of full-size SUV owners report that they plan to buy video systems in their next vehicle.

The manufacturers of car TV antennas for satellite television reception include:

KVH Industries (TracVision system)
Delphi Corp.