The frequency range for satellite communication is

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  1. 1 kHz – 100 kHz
  2. 100 kHz – 1 MHz
  3. 10 MHz – 30 MHz
  4. 1 GHz – 30 GHz

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Option 4 : 1 GHz – 30 GHz
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  • Different kinds of satellites use different frequencies.
  • The useable radio spectrum ranges from 1 GHz to 30 GHz.

The table below explains the different frequency bands along with their applications:

Band

Frequency Range

Total Bandwidth

General Application

L

1 to 2 GHz

1 GHz

Mobile satellite service (MSS)

S

2 to 4 GHz

2 GHz

MSS, NASA, deep space research

C

4 to 8 GHz

4 GHz

Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)

X

8 to 12.5 GHz

4 .5 GHz

Terrestrial earth exploration, meteorological satellites

Ku

12.5 to 18 GHz

5.5 GHz

Broadcast satellite service (BSS)

K

18 to 26.5 GHz

8.5 GHz

BSS, FSS

Ka

26.5 to 40 GHz

13.5 GHz

FSS

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