KVH TracVision HD7/HD11 SWM Expander Kit - 16 Tuner

The KVH TracVision HD7/HD11 SWM Expander Kit — 16 Tuner is a satellite receiver expansion module designed to extend DIRECTV HD service capacity beyond the standard 8-tuner limitation. This expander enables operators, mobile command centers, and multi-receiver installations to support up to 16 total tuners across compatible SWM receiver networks, making it essential for remote operations, vehicle-mounted systems, and facilities requiring simultaneous multi-channel reception.

The 16-tuner SWM expander kit works seamlessly with KVH HD7 and HD11 dome antenna units, supporting both individual SWM-compatible receivers and DVR configurations. The Single Wire Multiswitch (SWM) architecture eliminates the need for separate LNB lines and multiple feedhorns, reducing installation complexity in field conditions where cable routing and antenna footprint are constrained. This design allows the same cable run to carry all 16 tuner signals simultaneously, critical for tactical and emergency response vehicles where space and weight are operational limitations.

This expander is purpose-built for mobile DIRECTV installations—law enforcement mobile command units, military communications vehicles, emergency response teams, and offshore platforms where satellite reception supports continuous broadcast monitoring, situational awareness, and personnel communications. Organizations running more than 8 receiver endpoints or multiple DVR systems across a single antenna require this expansion module to maintain DIRECTV service redundancy and channel diversity across distributed receiver hardware.

The TracVision HD7/HD11 SWM Expander Kit represents the next generation of mobile satellite infrastructure, replacing older dual-LNB and multi-switch designs with a consolidated, field-proven architecture. Units already operating KVH HD7 or HD11 antennas and needing to scale beyond standard tuner capacity should source this expander to avoid forklift upgrades to larger antenna systems.

Weighing 4.6 lbs and measuring 9 × 6 × 15 inches, the module integrates into existing KVH dome installations with minimal footprint impact, critical for vehicle and vessel integrations where every pound and cubic inch matters.