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Ku-band

Syllabification: (Ku-band)

Definition of Ku-band

noun

  • a microwave frequency band used for satellite communication and broadcasting, using frequencies of about 12 gigahertz for terrestrial reception and 14 gigahertz for transmission.

Origin:

1990s: from Ku (arbitrary serial designation) + band

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