Overview
C-Band Transceiver 5700 series Reference Manual
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Converter options
The model label on the converter indicates the frequency band, bandwidth and
synthesiser options used by the converter. For example,
2/W/D
indicates that the
converter operates on extended C-Band (Band 2), provides wide bandwidth and has a
dual synthesiser.
Frequency band options
The converter may be supplied for operation on one of three different frequency bands.
The frequency band used by the converter is indicated by the first number on the model
label of the converter.
Band option 2 on the converter must be specified for use with 5760 and 5712H
SSPAs.
Table 3-1:
Frequency band options for the converter
Band option
Description
Transmit frequency
(MHz)
Receive frequency
(MHz)
2
C-Band, Extended
5850 to 6425
3625 to 4200
3
Insat
6725 to 7025
4500 to 4800
4
Palapa C & Intelsat
VIII-A
6425 to 6725
a
a.
For converters with software versions earlier than 1.62, the maximum transmit frequency is 6700 MHz
.
3400 to 3700
b
b.
For converters with software versions earlier than 1.62, the maximum receive frequency is 3675 MHz
.
The software version can be identified using the serial interface, hand-held
controller or remote controller.