What do the letters in a satellite’s mode designator specify?
Power limits for uplink and downlink transmissions
The location of the ground control station
The polarization of uplink and downlink signals
The uplink and downlink frequency ranges✓Correct answer
Explanation
Each letter in a mode designator stands for a band, the first for the uplink and the second for the downlink, so V/U means a 2 meter uplink and a 70 centimeter downlink. The designator says nothing about power limits, ground station location, or polarization.