3A

Question 1

The function of a ___ is to receive a radio signal at a particular frequency, amplify it, and then convert it to another frequency for rebroadcast.

Answer 1

repeater

Question 2

SATCOM transceivers achieve coverage by using what?

Answer 2

radio repeaters placed in satellites

Question 3

The radio paths, from the transceivers point-of-view, are referred to as uplinks (___) and downlinks (___).

Answer 3

transmit
receive

Question 4

In UHF SATCOM uplink frequencies range from…?

Answer 4

292.95 MHz to 310.95 MHz

Question 5

In UHF SATCOM downlink frequencies range from…?

Answer 5

250.45 MHz to 269.95 MHz

Question 6

What does UFO stand for?

Answer 6

UHF Follow-On

Question 7

This system is a constellation of geosynchronous communications satellites that provides tactical narrowband UHF SATCOM to all Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and other government entities.

Answer 7

UFO

Question 8

This DOD program, sponsored and operated by the U.S. Navy provides communications support to tens of thousands of stationary and mobile users, including ships, submarines, aircraft, and ground forces.

Answer 8

UFO

Question 9

The UFO satellites offer increased communications ___ over the same frequency spectrum used by the previous FLTSATCOM and Leasat systems, which it replaced.

Answer 9

channel capacity

Question 10

___ provides the essential connectivity to enable dominant maneuver and information superiority within the battlespace. The system provides priority communications links for tactical users during low intensity conflicts and special operations.

Answer 10

UFO