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www.maritimeprofessional.com Maritime Professional 45 MARITIME COMMSThe mini-VSAT Broadband network is the first next-gener- ation maritime SATCOM solution. The global spread spec- trum satellite network offers more affordable airtime, voice service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (ship to shore) and 2 Mbps (shore to ship). Its spread spectrum signals canalso be received by much smaller antennas while still ensur- ing high quality connections that withstand atmosphericinterference, rain fade, and multipath errors. In addition, mini-VSAT Broadband?s transmission technology is highly efficient at managing network traffic and provides affordable, consistent data rates. This ensures that vessel commanders and crews get what they need with regard to service speeds, reliability, clear Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone connections, and performance.The modern spread spectrum broadcast technology used bymini-VSAT Broadband permits the use of smaller antennas like the TracPhone V7, which is 85% smaller by volume and 75% lighter than those employed in 1-meter VSAT equip- ment. Only 24" (60 cm) in diameter and weighing 60 lbs (27kg) TracPhone V7 compares favourably to larger traditional VSAT antennas that can weigh as much as 250-400 lbs (115- 180 kg). And, the KVH?s TracPhone V7 with mini-VSAT Broadband service offers a range of affordable airtime plans, including always-on, fixed-price monthly options and per- megabyte plans that allow TracPhone V7 customers to save as much as 85% or more per megabyte than existing maritime data services. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS FOR DIFFERENT SOLUTIONSFighting piracy today can be centric to the immediate needs of a particular vessel under eminent threat from attack, aswell as the overarching requirements of a multi-national force trying to coordinate the total solution to regional issues. Whatever your particular focus, modern solutions to the most pressing maritime security problems of the day are available. Without a doubt, satellite communications, will be a neces- sary arrow in every quiver that faces either threat. On the WEB: www.marlink.com MP #3 (34-49):MP Layouts 8/17/2011 4:29 PM Page 45