What is C Band & KU Band?

C-band and Ku-band are two different frequency bands that are used for satellite communication.

C vs. KU Band

C-band: C-band frequencies are typically in the range of 3.7 GHz to 7.125 GHz, and are used for satellite communications, including television and radio broadcasting, internet connectivity, and military communications. C-band signals are typically transmitted by geostationary satellites, which remain in a fixed position relative to the Earth’s surface. C-band signals are known for their ability to penetrate through rain, making them well-suited for use in areas with high levels of rainfall. However, they are also susceptible to interference from other sources, such as buildings and trees.

Ku-band: Ku-band frequencies are typically in the range of 11.7 GHz to 14.5 GHz, and are also used for satellite communications, including television and radio broadcasting, internet connectivity, and military communications. Ku-band signals are typically transmitted by geostationary satellites, as well as by lower-orbiting satellites in the Near Earth Orbit (NEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) ranges. Ku-band signals are less prone to interference than C-band signals, but are more sensitive to rain fade (attenuation of the signal due to rain).

Both C-band and Ku-band systems use satellite dishes to receive the signals. C-band systems typically use larger dishes (3-8 feet in diameter), while Ku-band systems typically use smaller dishes (18 inches to 3 feet in diameter).

List of satellites as listed on Lyngsat.com.

Please note that the channels listed may include both free-to-air (FTA) and encrypted (pay-TV) channels. To access the free-to-air channels, you will need a DVB FTA system that is capable of receiving unscrambled clear channels. Scrambled channels that are not free will require a subscription from their provider.

It is important to keep in mind that frequencies and channels can change frequently, so these lists may become outdated quickly.

North & South America Satellites

Longitude Satellite Name 61.5°W EchoStar 3 Rainbow 1 63.0°W Estrela do Sul 1 65.0°W Brasilsat B2 70.0°W Brasilsat B4 72.0°W Nahuel 1 AMC 6 72.5°W DirecTV 1R 74.0°W Horizons 2 75.0°W Brasilsat B1 79.0°W AMC 2 & AMC 5 82.0°W Nimiq 4 83.0°W AMC 9 84.0°W Brasilsat B3 85.0°W AMC 16 87.0°W AMC 3 89.0°W Galaxy 28 91.0°W Galaxy 17 Nimiq 1 93.0°W Galaxy 25 95.0°W Galaxy 3C 97.0°W Galaxy 19 99.0°W Galaxy 16 99.2°W Spaceway 2 101.0°W DirecTV 4S/8 SES 1 101.1°W DirecTV 9S

Longitude Satellite Name 102.8°W Spaceway 1 103.0°W AMC 1 105.0°W AMC 15 105.0°W AMC 18 107.3°W Anik F1 Anik F1R 110.0°W DirecTV 5 EchoStar 8 EchoStar 10 111.0°W WildBlue 1 111.1°W Anik F2 113.0°W SatMex 6 114.9°W Solidaridad 2 115.0°W XM 4 116.8°W SatMex 5 119.0°W Anik F3 EchoStar 7 DirecTV 7S 121.0°W EchoStar 9/Galaxy 23 123.0°W Galaxy 18 125.0°W Galaxy 14 127.0°W Galaxy 13/Horizons 1 129.0°W EchoStar 5 Galaxy 27 131.0°W AMC 11 133.0°W Galaxy 15 135.0°W AMC 10 137.0°W AMC 7 139.0°W AMC 8 148.0°W EchoStar 1 EchoStar 2

Atlantic Satellites

Longitude Satellite Name 1.0°W Thor 2 Thor 3 Intelsat 10-02 4.0°W Amos 1 Amos 2 5.0°W Atlantic Bird 3 7.0°W Nilesat 101 Nilesat 102 Atlantic Bird 4 8.0°W Telecom 2D (incl. 1.1°) Atlantic Bird 2 11.0°W Express A3 12.5°W Atlantic Bird 1 14.0°W Express A4 15.0°W Telstar 12 18.0°W Intelsat 901 20.0°W Intelsat 603 (incl. 4.6°) 22.0°W NSS 7

Longitude Satellite Name 24.5°W Intelsat 905 27.5°W Intelsat 907 30.0°W Hispasat 1C Hispasat 1D 31.5°W Intelsat 801 34.5°W Intelsat 903 37.5°W Telstar 11 (incl. 3.0°) NSS 10 40.5°W NSS 806 43.0°W Intelsat 6B Intelsat 3R 45.0°W Intelsat 1R 50.0°W Intelsat 705 53.0°W Intelsat 707 55.5°W Intelsat 805 58.0°W Intelsat 9 61.0°W Amazonas