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fixed service satellite Last modified: Friday, September 07, 2007
Abbreviated as FSS, a fixed service satellite is a type of satellite used for services such as telephone calls, and television signals for broadcasting. Fixed service satellite generally have a low power output and larger dish-style antennas are required for reception. Fixed service satellites have less power than direct broadcasting satellites (DBS).
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