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Optus D1 coverage

Map showing Signal coverage from the Optus D1 satellite.

Signals from the Optus D1 satellite are shaped to cover all of Australia and New Zealand. The darker areas show where the signal strength received will be greatest.

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Rights: Optus, Australia
Published: 27 March 2013Size: 39.53 KB
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