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Of the 40 Mbps (megabits per second) available on each DBS satellite transponder, just 23 Mbps is used for the actual audio and video signals. The remaining 17 Mbps is used for forward error correction information. Choice of a suitable FEC algorithm ensures that DBS can work reliably with the system's standard small receiving antennas. Without FEC, these small antennas could otherwise only receive a marginal quality signals.