The Anasat Ku-band 23W from AnaCom is a SATCOM Transceiver with a Tx output frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and an Rx input frequency range of 10.95-12.75 GHz. This transceiver has a Tx gain of 74.6 dB and an Rx gain of 75-100 dB. It has a 1-dB compression point of 43.6 dBm and an input IF impedance of 50 Ohms. The transceiver has an input IF level of -30 dBm and a spurious of -55 dBc (out of band). It has a Tx/Rx phase noise of up to -100 dBc/Hz and a noise figure of 1-2 dB. The transceiver features built-in test facilities for improved maintainability and frequency agile radio equipment for independent Tx and Rx frequency selection. It supports Ethernet, RS-232, and RS-485 interfaces for monitoring and control. The transceiver requires an input power supply of 100-250 V AC and has a power consumption of up to 270 VA. It has a mass of 20 Kg and measures 549 x 229 x 274 mm. The transceiver is ruggedly built for continuous outdoor duty in all types of environments and is suitable for SCPC, MCPC, and DAMA applications.