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S band - Definition and Overview
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The S band, or 10-cm radar short-band, is the part of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging roughly from 1.55 to 5.2 GHz. It is used by weather radar and some communications satellites.

In the U.S., the FCC approved Digital Audio Radio Satellite (DARS) broadcasts in the S band around 2.3 GHz, currently used by Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Example Usage of band
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may_gun: Bloody hell, that took forever. How-to video for My band FB app is for an old FB build. No longer valid.
AndreaAlexis: @auditiondanny Id have to say, you're voice is one of the most amazing ones in a band out right now. your diversity & range never bore me :D
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