K band

frequency band

Also known as: Ka band

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In satellite communication: How satellites work
Ka-, and V-bands. Signals in the lower range (L-, S-, and C-bands) of the satellite frequency spectrum are transmitted with low power, and thus larger antennas are needed to receive these signals. Signals in the higher end (X-, Ku-, Ka-, and V-bands) of this spectrum…
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In telecommunications media: Satellite links
…of satellites operating in the Ka band (30/20 gigahertz), despite the higher atmospheric attenuation of signals at these frequencies.
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