Antenna for fixed installation; mobile use with optional mobile kit
Niederlauer. The Caravanman Kompakt has been one of the most popular satellite antennas at Megasat for years. No wonder, as the device impresses with its high reception performance combined with extremely compact dimensions and low installation height. Now the next generation of the device is coming onto the market: the Caravanman Kompakt 3. The most important change is the completely new control unit. It has a Bluetooth module and can thus be connected and controlled with the user's smartphone or tablet. "We have repeatedly received requests from campers to equip the control units with a remote control because many of them do not place the devices visibly in the vehicle. Since almost everyone now owns a smartphone or tablet, it was obvious to implement remote control via a Bluetooth interface", explains Harald Langer, Sales Manager Camping at Megasat.
In the future, campers will be able to point the Caravanman Kompakt 3 to the desired satellite via smartphone or tablet, Megasat has developed an app for iOS and Android for this purpose. But not only the antenna control is app-controlled, Firmware updates can also be easily uploaded via the app. Previously, a computer and a USB stick were required for this, but in future a command via the app will be sufficient.
Optional mobile kit turns Caravanman Kompakt 3 into a mobile antenna
The flat design of only 17 centimetres when folded and the compact dimensions make the Caravanman Kompakt 3 a popular companion for owners of higher vehicles. And the small swivel range of just 77 centimetres ensures that the antenna can be positioned on almost all vehicle roofs. All that is required for connection to the control unit is the supplied coaxial cable, after which the search for one of the ten factory-programmed satellites is fully automatic. With the separately available mobile kit from Megasat, the antenna becomes a flexible, mobile companion. This is particularly advantageous if the camper is often parked under shady trees, which then block the free view of the satellite. The mobile kit consists of four robust aluminium feet and a mounting plate that is simply screwed under the base plate of the Caravanman Kompakt 3. On the underside of the feet, a thick rubber coating ensures a secure stand on smooth surfaces. The Caravanman Kompakt 3 will be available from January 2021 as single and twinVersion . The prices are 1,199 and 1,299 euros respectively. The mobile kit for the Caravanman Kompakt 3 also matches the Traveller-Man 3, by the way, and is available at a price of 99.90 euros.