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What is MobaHO!?
Q1 What is MobaHO!?

A1
MobaHO! is a consumer satellite digital broadcasting service that can be enjoyed outdoors and from moving vehicles. In October 2004, it has begun begun providing services throughout Japan on approximately 40 channels, including some 40 channels of audio programs, eight channels of video programs, and data information services.
Service name "MobaHO!" is abbreviate form of "Mobile Broadcasting" in Japanese. "Moba" is from mobile, "Ho" is from hoso, that means broadcasting. And sound "HO" imspires something surprise, admiration or laughing voice, which means our service MobaHO! brings surprise, amazing and laugh to every people.
Q2 What type of satellite is used for MobaHO!? What kind of system does the service use?

A2
MobaHO! uses a dedicated satellite named as MBSAT.
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Q3 What frequencies does MobaHO! use?

A3
MobaHO! uses the 2630-2655 MHz band, a band known as the S band allocated to satellite digital audio broadcasting. This band is particularly resistant to the effects of signal damping due to rainfall.
Q4 What company provides the MobaHO! ?

A4
The MobaHO! is provided by Mobile Broadcasting Corporation, a company established in May 1998 to provide consumer satellite broadcasting services accessible outdoors and from moving vehicles.
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Q5 How can I enjoy the MobaHO!? (Does it require any special procedures?)

A5
First, you need to purchase a compatible receiver for MobaHO! Then call the MBCO Customer Center for preliminary registration. You can view and listen to MobaHO! broadcasts free of charge for two weeks following this preliminary registration. If you like the service, send your membership application form to the Customer Center to be processed during this two-week period.
Q6 Where will the service be first rolled out?

A6
Since MobaHO! is a satellite broadcast service, once service begins, it can be enjoyed from any location in Japan with an adequate view of the southern sky. MobaHO! plans to install retransmitting equipment in areas that don't have a line of sight to the satellite signals, such as the shadow areas of buildings and mountains. Installation of retransmitting equipment will begin in areas with high concentrations of potential users.
Q7 Can MobaHO! be used overseas?

A7
MobaHO! is intended for the Japanese market only.
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