Converting Ku to Ka-Band

netdvn

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If some one wants to convert a Ku-band VSAT (1.2m dish, combo Cir/Lin LNB, 25Watt BUC) to a Ka-band, what components he has to swap? I thought nothing (maybe the BUC) to change but my co-worker said the entire system must be replaced (refector, LNB, and BUC).

These above VSATs will interface through a DVB/RCS hub.
 
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If some one wants to convert a Ku-band VSAT (1.2m dish, combo Cir/Lin LNB, 25Watt BUC) to a Ka-band, what components he has to swap? I thought nothing (maybe the BUC) to change but my co-worker said the entire system must be replaced (refector, LNB, and BUC).

You would need to change the LNB for sure. I would think the dish wood be plenty big.