HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 cc582-3W
Dr. Woodcock

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at what power levels the Astra satellite is authorised by international regulatory agreements to broadcast signals to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Atkins

The power level for which the ASTRA. (Transmitting space station GDL-6) satellite has been co-ordinated with the United Kingdom under the procedures of the ITU/IFRB (International Frequency Registration Board of the International Telecommunication Union) is 53 dBW eirp (Effective isotropic radiated power).

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