C - Band

C-Band is the original frequency allocation for communications satellites.
C-Band uses 3.7-4.2GHz for downlink and 5.925-6.425Ghz for uplink.
The lower frequencies used by C-Band perform better under adverse weather conditions than the Ku-band or Ka-band frequencies.

C-Band Variants

Slight variations of C-Band frequencies are approved for use in various parts of the world.

Band TX (Transmit) Frequency RX (Receive) Frequency
  Extended C-Band   5.850 - 6.425 GHz   3.625 - 4.200 GHz
  Super Extended C-Band   5.850 - 6.725 GHz   3.400 - 4.200 GHz
  INSAT C-Band   6.725 - 7.025 GHz   4.500 - 4.800 GHz
  Palapa C-Band   6.425 - 6.725 GHz   3.400 - 3.700 GHz
  Russian C-Band   5.975 - 6.475 GHz   3.650 - 4.150 GHz
  LMI C-Band   5.7250 - 6.025 GHz   3.700 - 4.000 GHz