Overview
The Comtech EF Data (CEFD) KST-2000A/B Ku-Band satellite earth station transceiver is a full-featured, high-performance transceiver available in several application-specific configurations. Performance highlights include the following:
• 13.75 to 14.5 GHz TX (available ≤ 40 W)
• 14.0 to 14.5 GHz TX optional (available ≤ 80 W)
• 10.95 to 12.75 GHz RX with wide band LNA (KST-2000A)
• 10.95 to 11.70 GHz, 11.70 to 12.20 GHz or 12.25 to 12.75 GHz RX (KST-2000B)
• 70 or 140 MHz IF input/output
• Transmit only option available
A KST-2000A/B consists of three distinct functional areas:
Converter
The converter portion of the system controls external SSPAs. The converter unit is a convection cooled, up/down converter with an internal power supply and microprocessor-based Monitor and Control (M&C).
Receive Options
The KST-2000A model includes a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), while the KST-2000B offers a choice of Low Noise Block converters (LNB). Both the LNA and LNB are feed-mounted with or without a Transmit Reject Filter (TRF).
Power Amplifier
Power amplifiers are available in a selection of output capabilities. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) provides power output stability for 40 W or less.
