Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Ku-Band Satellite

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of Ku-band satellite transmission over C-band satellite transmission?

• A) Ku-band up- and downlinks are more mobile
• B) Ku-band is immune to weather
• C) Ku-band is less expensive to use
• D) Ku-band uses larger uplinks (ground dishes)
• E) Ku-band is more reliable

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