Introduction

L- Band Input Signals

At the present time there are numerous satellites in geostationary orbit. The transponders on each have specific assigned functions, which makes it essential to accomplish at least four things before illuminating a particular transponder:

1.Locate a satellite.

2.Identify the satellite.

3.Find the transponder and check availability with the satellite operator.

4.Optimize signal strength and polarization.

Once a satellite is located and a particular transponder is identified, the 1705A frequency readout can be set so that the entire range of transponder frequencies can be read directly from the 1705A display. As it is shipped from the factory the 1705A provides a readout in MHz for both bands. However, the 1705A has several customizing routines that can be used to tailor displays for ease of operation. In particular the Readout Mode routine provides for frequency offset, so that the frequency displayed on the crt is the actual frequency of the trans- ponder down link. The readout can be set to indicate any 1.10 GHz block within the range of 0.9 GHz to 20 GHz.

VANCOUVER BC

SEATTLE

 

PORTLAND

HELENA

 

BOISE

SAN FRANCISCO

50dBw

47dBw

 

LOS ANGELES

46dBw

44dBw

SAN DIEGO

 

42dBw

Figure 1-5: The western spot beam footprint for one Ku-Band satellite

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