@JamD Your Post got me thinking about Shahpar-2 Satellite links when I saw specs of MQ-9B Satellite links yesterday. Look at control/Data Links. C-Band and Ku-Band
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Then I remember Pakistan has satellite(s) with C and Ku-Bands
PakSAT-1R
PakSAT offers commercial satellite capacity lease and managed services through its new High Power Satellite PakSAT-1R which is located at 38° East.
Technical Parameters
Launched | August 2011 |
Orbital Position | 38° East |
Payloads | C & Ku Band |
Operational Life | 15 Years |
Manufacturer | China |
TT&C | Redundant |
Coverage Maps
C-Band Coverage Map
High performance transponders supporting TV broadcast and HDTV programming across the region.
Direct one hop access into premium UK and mainland Europe cable and DTH platforms through a network of strategically located mediaport partners.
Convenient turnaround via fiber from UK to North America for cost effective access to US and Canadian cable and DTH head-ends.
High-power beam for robust cellular back-haul connectivity across S. Asia, Middle East, Africa and parts of Central Asia.
Ideal for cost effective IP trunking from UK and Mainland Europe into S. Asia, Middle East, Africa and parts of Central Asia.
Ku-Band Coverage Map
Unmatched high-powered Ku-band coverage over Pakistan (upto 53 dBW), rest of South Asia and parts of Central Asia, enabling use of small antennas – upto 60 cm.
Supports higher modulation schemes and high data throughputs to maximize bandwidth efficiency, link performance and cost savings.
Ideal for DTH services, Cellular back-haul, DSNG and data networks with exceptional link reliability and stability even under adverse weather conditions.
PakSAT-MM1
PakSAT-MM1 Gap Filler is located at the 38.20 orbital slot and fully functional to provide communication services in C and Ku Band.
Brief Specification
Arrival Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
Orbital Position | 38.20 E |
Payloads | C & Ku band |
Available up to | Nov 2021 |
Ground Stations | Lahore & Karachi |
C-Band Coverage
Ku-Band Coverage
PakSAT-MM1R
PakSAT-MM1R Satellite is replacement satellite for Gap-Filler at 38.2oE Orbital Slot. This high power multi-mission satellite will provide services in C, Ku and Ka Bands. It will provide broadcasting, Broadband, Mobile Back-hauling and VSAT connectivity services.
Brief Specification
Orbital Position | 38.2oE |
Launch (Planned) | Q1 2024 |
Manufacturer | China |
Payloads | C, Ku and Ka Bands |
Life | 15 Years |
Coverage Maps
C-band Coverage
- High performance and high power transponders supporting TV broadcast and HDTV programming with a wide regional coverage.
- Direct one hop access into premium UK and mainland Europe cable and DTH platforms through a network of strategically located media port partners.
- Convenient turnaround via fiber from UK to North America for cost effective access to US and Canadian cable and DTH head-ends.
- High-power beam for robust cellular back-haul connectivity across S. Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa and Central Asia.
- Ideal for cost effective IP trunking from UK and Mainland Europe into S. Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa and Central Asia.
Ku-band Coverage
- Very high power coverage over Pakistan (up to 55 dBW) and adjoining areas, enabling various communication services including VSAT applications.
- Supports higher order modulation schemes and data throughputs for maximum spectral efficiency, link performance and cost savings.
- Ideal for Cellular back-haul, DSNG and data networks with guaranteed link reliability and stability even under adverse weather conditions.
Ka-band Coverage
- Ka-Band HTS payload will enable high speed connectivity / broadband services in the country.
Is it possible Pakistan is hiding the usage of civilian satellites for military purposes, Hence they were claiming beidou?
Then this picture makes sense too, which said based on satellite availability
@Bilal Khan (Quwa) @HRK
Before refusing me for a visit, The officer on duty did say that, Sir You know hindi, I'm like Bilkul Sir, I pointed at Mast sensors, Bohot zayada hai. The OOD was like, Sir google kar lain, Google pe sab info hai. I laughed. He was serious. If I go back again, Might try to cultivate some Friendly relations so I can be the talk of town by Indian Gossip Girl