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Frequency bands: Important to the performance of VSAT systems

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  Satellite communication, especially the VSAT system, has become pretty popular in many parts of the world. Satellites use microwave frequencies for communicating with each other by the use of inter-satellite links and with earth stations or VSATs. SatelliteConnectivity in Africa is used by many commercial organizations, particularly the ones located in remote and far-flung regions. Satellite internet system basically features three key parts, transponder, antenna systems and solar cells.. Transponder is responsible for converting higher frequency received from earth to lower frequency and transmitting it back to the earth. VSAT C band, for instance, would convert 6.175 GHz to 3.950 GHz as 2225MHz LO is used in the satellite. The key difference between each band is their frequency, which invariably impacts the connection provided. Ku band uses frequencies in the 12 to 18 GHz range. On the other hand, Ka-Band in Africa uses frequencies in the 26.5 to 40 GHz range. With a higher fr

An overview of how VSAT system works

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  Very Small Aperture Terminal or VSAT involves a two-way satellite ground station that facilitates the communication of data, video and voice signals.  VSAT Internet in Africa  is especially popular as this system is able to deliver a smooth internet connection to areas where installing a terrestrial network is not feasible. A lot of businesses and on-the-move professionals use this technology to enjoy smooth internet connectivity, no matter whether they are. Right from education and banking to airlines and defense, you may find the application of VSAT in many sectors. VSAT system majorly comprises of two parts, a transceiver and an indoor device. VSAT users require a box to read between the computer of the users, as well as an outdoor antenna that has a transceiver. Transceiver tends to be used for sending and receiving signals to and from a satellite transponder via an earth-based station that is known as ‘hub’. This hub is interconnected with the satellite. Every transmission goe