Satellite Frequency Bands
Satellite radio frequency bands are classified as follows.
L-Band
L-Band covers the frequency range between 1 – 2 GHz.
The most popular use of L-Band is for GPS.
GPS is short for Global Positioning System.
The Global Positioning System is what makes the satellite navigation in your car work.
Other Users
L-Band is also used for satellite mobile phones.
Companies such as Iridium, operate such services.
S-Band
S-Band covers the frequency range between 2 – 4 GHz.
C-Band
C-Band covers satellite radio frequency between 4 – 8 GHz.
X-Band
X-Band refers to the frequency range between 8 – 12 GHz.
Ku-Band
Ku-Band covers frequencies between 12 – 18 GHz.
Ka-Band
Ka-Band covers radio frequencies between 26 – 40 GHz
Satellite frequency bands