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King Controls, a leading manufacturer of mobile satellite antenna systems for the marine market, announced today the Sea-King 1800-HD marine satellite TV antenna. A redesign of its previously existing full motion satellite dome, the new 1800-HD offers cutting-edge advancements in antenna design with unmatched compatibility including HDTV programming from DIRECTV® and DISH Network™. Fully HD-ready with no additional accessories required, the 1800-HD offers boaters increased signal

strength that ensures superior viewing capability over a broad coverage area, even in rough seas or poor weather conditions. With the Sea-King 1800-HD antenna, boaters can

enjoy greater satellite viewing options, enhanced performance and true HD simplicity, at an unparalleled price. King Controls’ new Sea-King 1800-HD employs an innovative design that provides boaters with more efficient access to their favorite satellite TV programming. King Controls has replaced the front-mounted low noise block (LNB) with a pioneering rear feed design. This new less cluttered dish design optimizes signal strength resulting in a substantially larger geographic coverage area. Additionally, the rear mounted LNB creates a lower center of gravity within the dome promoting greater stability, smoother motor operation and extended product life. The durable and robust domes also use ultra-quiet and quick servomotors allowing them to handle the demands of the open sea with ease, making Sea-King antennas the fastest tracking models in their class.

“Our new Sea-King 1800-HD satellite TV dome represents the very best antenna

technology, providing boaters superior access to popular satellite programming with greater convenience than ever before,” said Craig Bartyzal, vice president – sales and marketing, King Controls.

“Additionally, these models provide easy access to all available Dish Network HD programming through Sea-King’s exclusive three satellite switching feature. With high definition set to become the broadcast standard in 2009, boaters can take comfort in the knowledge that our new antennas are fully HDTV compatible and, unlike competitive systems, do not require boaters to purchase additional antenna accessories in order to enjoy HD programming from DirecTV or Dish Network,” added Bartyzal.

The Sea-King 1800-HD antenna measures 21-inches (high) by 20-inches (wide), weighs 26 pounds and has an 18-inch dish diameter. The antenna has an azimuth tracking rate of greater than 60-degrees per second and an elevation tracking rate of greater than 40-

degrees per second. King Controls’ Sea-King antennas are compatible with basic and HDTV satellite service, allow automatic satellite switching for Dish 500, Dish 1000, DirecTV and HDTV, and come complete with a DirecTV HD converter and multi-switch for connecting up to four receivers.

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