| Main transponders | 38 |
| Backup transponders | |
| Power |
7-22
W (SSPA) for zone transponders 27-38W (SSPA) for hemi & global transponders |
| Bandwidth | 36 and 72 MHz |
| Coverage & EIRP |
(beam
peak to outer edge) Global: 33.1-29.0 dBW Hemispheric: 40.2-34.5 dBW Zone: 42.8-34.5 dBW |
| G/T (beam peak to outer edge) |
Global:
-7.9 - -12.0 dB/K Hemispheric: -0.5 - -9.5 dB/K Zone: +5.2 - -6.5 dB/K |
| SFD | -89.0 - -67.0 dBW/m² (< 2 dB adjustments) |
| Polarization | Circular Right and Left |
| Frequencies |
Uplink:
5.850-6.425 GHz Downlink: 3.625-4.200 GHZ |
| Beacons |
tracking:
3.3950 GHz linear telemetry: 3.9475 & 3.9522 GHz RHCP |