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What is the difference between KU Band and C Band?

April 26, 2017band difference KU

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What is the difference between KU Band and C Band?

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Ku-band permits the use of smaller antennas that are aesthetically better and much cheaper than C-band. A typical Ku-band antenna is 1.2/1.8m and a typical C-band antenna ranges from 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.8m etc. Ku-band requires less radio power than C-band to provide the same signal stength thus allowing a smaller antenna. The cost of C-band equipment and installation is normally 3 times that of Ku-band. C-band installations are huge and costly to install.