Satellites Quiz

1. Sky broadcasts using RF (Radio Frequencies)?

True

False

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

True

False

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

Osterley

Chilworth

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

230 miles

2230 miles

22300 miles

223000

They orbit at a height also known as the Clarke Belt

Explanation

They orbit at a height also known as the Clarke Belt

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

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

1

5

12

20

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

1

5

12

20

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

True

False

It's a Traffic Transfer

Explanation

It's a Traffic Transfer

9. How many transponders does Astra 2E have?

32

36

42

60

10. Which satellites to Sky uplink their services to?

Astra 2A

Astra 2E

Astra 2F

Astra 2G

All of the above

Astra 2A is no longer used by anybody. Astra 2G is currently only used by 3rd party providers.

Explanation

Astra 2A is no longer used by anybody. Astra 2G is currently only used by 3rd party providers.

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