In a satellite communication, the uplink power level is generally high and power level of the received down link signal is low because:
1. High signal attenuation due to free-space loss
2. Limited available down link power
3. Finite satellite down link antenna gain, which is dictated by the required coverage area
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option D
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Collects very weak signals from a broadcast satellite
A. Helical antenna
B. Satellite dish
C. LNA
D. TWT
Is a loss of power of a satellite downlink signal due to earth’s atmosphere.
A. Atmospheric loss
B. Path loss
C. Radiation loss
D. RFI
As the height of a satellite orbit gets lower, the speed of the satellite ___________.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D. None of the above

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