Broadcasting-satellite service

Broadcasting-satellite service, here working principle of TV-S broadcasting
* earth station / feeder link (uplink)
* space station
* satellite dish, LNB, and receiver

Broadcasting-satellite service (short: BSS; also: broadcasting-satellite radiocommunication service ) is – according to Article 1.39 of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – defined as «A radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations are intended for direct reception by the general public. In the broadcasting-satellite service, the term “direct reception” shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.»

See also
Main articles: Radio station and Radiocommunication service
  1. ^ ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.39, definition: broadcasting-satellite service / broadcasting-satellite radiocommunication service