Satellites Quiz

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    Sky broadcasts using RF (Radio Frequencies)?

    • True
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  • 2. 

    Sky has 2 uplink sites based in Chilworth and Fair Oak?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    The Uplink desk is primarily run by Platform Control on which site?

    • Osterley

    • Chilworth

    Correct Answer
    A. Chilworth
  • 4. 

    How high up do the communication satellites that Sky use orbit at?

    • 230 miles

    • 2230 miles

    • 22300 miles

    • 223000

    Correct Answer
    A. 22300 miles
    Explanation
    They orbit at a height also known as the Clarke Belt

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  • 5. 

    How much does a single transponder cost to rent (per year)

    • £1-£2m

    • £2-£3m

    • £4-£5m

    • Sky don't need to rent them because they own their own satellites

    Correct Answer
    A. £2-£3m
  • 6. 

    Roughly how many HD services can you fit on a single transponder?

    • 1

    • 5

    • 12

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
  • 7. 

    Roughly how many SD services can you have on a single transponder?

    • 1

    • 5

    • 12

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
  • 8. 

    Moving a transponder from their between uplink antennas is called an IOT?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    It's a Traffic Transfer

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  • 9. 

    How many transponders does Astra 2E have?

    • 32

    • 36

    • 42

    • 60

    Correct Answer
    A. 60
  • 10. 

    Which satellites to Sky uplink their services to?

    • Astra 2A

    • Astra 2E

    • Astra 2F

    • Astra 2G

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Astra 2E
    A. Astra 2F
    Explanation
    Astra 2A is no longer used by anybody. Astra 2G is currently only used by 3rd party providers.

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  • Feb 11, 2015
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