Ku-IP SUV

KCBS Ku IP SUV

Customer Name:  KCBS-TV
Location: Studio City, CA
Product Name: Ku-IP SUV
Job #: 71986

Project Overview:
KCBS has a new Ford Expedition news truck for their impressive fleet. This is an efficient design that packs a full size truck into an SUV platform. With our new LiFeP04 VIP® system this truck is ready to hit the streets!

Technology:
Our engineers have upgraded our VIP power system with lithium ion batteries and a Bluetooth controller for all the DC functions built into this truck. This system will run longer, charge faster, and requires no auxiliary alternator. Besides our patented power system, this truck features a full baseband system built around the Brighteye NXT430X. We've integrated the Frontline Live&Drive 3-camera system with the custom joystick controller and Lilliput A5 monitors. The LiveU is augmented with Ku IP, facilitated with the always dependable AvL antenna. 


Specifications

Vehicle Specs

Chassis

Ford Expedition XLT 4WD
Overall Length

17'
Slide-outs

0
Generator Power

Frontline VIP® power system
Workstations

1
HVAC

OEM
Vehicle Options
  • Custom roof rack
  • Exterior I/O panel
  • Communications console between driver and passenger seats for vehicle controls
  • Manual stabilizing jacks
  • LED lightbar on roof rack
  • Flip down console in rear area for editing station

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