Military SATCOM Frequency Bands

 

Armed forces and military organizations use military SATCOM

 (Satellite Communications) frequency bands for secure and reliable

 communications, data transmission, surveillance, reconnaissance, and

 other operational needs. These frequency bands are reserved

 explicitly for military use and are often designed to provide

 secure, anti-jamming communications. Some of the most critical

 military SATCOM groups are:

UHF (Ultra High Frequency) SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 240-270 MHz
• ·         Downlink: 290-320 MHz
• ·         UHF SATCOM is widely used for tactical and strategic military communications, including voice, data, and video transmission.

SHF (Super High Frequency) SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 1.3-1.8 GHz, 7.25-7.75 GHz
• ·         Downlink: 2.3-2.7 GHz, 7.9-8.4 GHz
• ·         SHF SATCOM provides higher data rates and is used for strategic and tactical communication and satellite links for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

EHF (Extremely High Frequency) SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 29.5-30 GHz, 43.5-45.5 GHz
• ·         Downlink: 20.2-21.2 GHz, 30-31 GHz
• ·         EHF SATCOM offers increased bandwidth and high data rates for secure and jam-resistant communication, especially for critical military command and control applications.

X-Band SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 7.9-8.4 GHz
• ·         Downlink: 7.25-7.75 GHz
• ·         X-Band SATCOM is commonly used for military communication, including secure voice and data transmission.

Ka-Band SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 30-31 GHz, 43.5-45.5 GHz
• ·         Downlink: 20.2-21.2 GHz, 29.5-30 GHz
• ·         Ka-Band SATCOM offers high data rates and is used for applications such as military broadband communication and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) links.

 

Ku-Band SATCOM:

• ·         Uplink: 14-14.5 GHz
• ·         Downlink: 11.7-12.2 GHz
• ·         Ku-Band SATCOM is used for various military applications, including communication, remote sensing, and satellite imagery.

 

These frequency bands are allocated under international agreements

 and regulations to ensure that military organizations can use

 satellite communication systems without interference from civilian

 or commercial users. Military SATCOM systems often incorporate

 sophisticated encryption and security measures to protect sensitive

 information and maintain operational security.

It is important to note that the specific frequency ranges mentioned

 above may vary slightly depending on regional and national

 distributions and technological developments. Military organizations

 worldwide can access different SATCOM systems and frequency bands

 depending on their requirements and operational capabilities.