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Downlink/L-Band Frequency

Conversion Tables

A distributor or programmer can provide the latest L-band frequency plans at purchase time. Use the formulas in Table 5-1and Table 5-2to perform calculations for both C-band and Ku-band transponders, or for installing a new satellite.

Table 5-1: Calculation for C-Band Transponders (Using 3,740 MHz Downlink Frequency)

Formula for converting a C-band Frequency to an L-band Frequency

Example calculation if

downlink frequency is

 

3,740 MHz

5,150 MHz <minus> Frequency Downlink (DL) <equals> Frequency (L-band)

5,150

MHz

 

-3,740

MHz

 

1,410 MHz

 

 

 

Table 5-2: Calculation for Ku-Band Transponders (Using 12,019 MHz Downlink Frequency)

Formula for converting a Ku-band Frequency to an L-band Frequency

Example calculation if

downlink frequency is

 

12,019 MHz

Frequency Downlink (DL) <minus> 10,750 MHz <equals> Frequency (L-band)

12,019

MHz

 

-10,750

MHz

 

1,269 MHz

 

 

 

DSR-6400 Series

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Motorola DSR-6400 manual Downlink/L-Band Frequency Conversion Tables

DSR-6400 specifications

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