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- 21st Satellite - Information on big dish TVRO systems and little dish DBS. Satellite chart for C-band TVRO systems and web search tools.
www.21st-satellite.com
- Antenna Tutorial on Gain and Beamwidth - This site provides the in-depth and comprehensive theory of proper antenna design.
www.aticourses.com/antennas_tutorial.htm
- Choke Plate (Scalar) Feed Design - PDF on the design of the scalar plate for one of the most overlooked pieces of an efficient satellite system, the feedhorn.
astron.berkeley.edu/ral/ata3.pdf
- Dr.Dish Net Edition - Multi-language site where Dr.Dish answers satellite related questions about receiving satellite tv, satellite radio, and satellite data transmissions.
www.drdish.com/eng
- Encyberpedia Information Services - Numerous satellite systems links
www.encyberpedia.com/satellites.htm
- FCC DBS Regulations - Section 100 requirements for DBS communications, in PDF and text form
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_00/47cfr100_00.html
- FCC Fixed Satellite regulations - Section 25 requirements for satellite communications, in PDF and text form
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_00/47cfr25_00.html
- Geostationary Satellite Link Budget Calculations - More link budget calculations using Intelsat formulae.
www.geocities.com/senol_gulgonul/linkbudget
- Intelsat Resources - Technical papers and engineering tools provided by Intelsat.
www.intelsat.com/tech/techsrch_e.asp
- Link Budget Calculation - Complete uplink/downlink calculator
web.singnet.com.sg/~help1/calculation.htm
- LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite Chart - Up-to-date information on all satellites around the world.
www.lyngsat.com
- MLESAT's Satellite Tutorials On Line - Free satellite video technology tutorials and training programs
www.mlesat.com/tutorial.html
- MPEG-2 Central - Regularly updated listing of all MPEG-2 free to air satellite transmissions.
www.global-cm.net/mpeg2central.html
- Online Satellite Calculations - Very good site for all types of satellite uplink/downlink calculations, including link budget, angle, etc.
home.online.no/~jensts/satellite.html
- Ricardos Geo-Orbit Quick Look - Has lots of information and links for the do-it-yourselfer including a how-to for installing satellite dishes
www.geo-orbit.org
- Roberts WWW Satellite Page - Features a number of satellite links
www.nmia.com/~roberts/robert.html
- Satcom Online Satellite School - Features articles, glossary, and calculators for satellite communication studies.
www.satcom.co.uk/School/index.asp
- Satellite & Cable TV Technical Archive - Series from India's Satellite and Cable TV Magazine
www.scatindia.com/technical.htm
- Satellite Charts - Earth station information from Vincor, including satellite charts.
www.vincor.com
- Satellite Chronology - Provides a history of US communications satellite technology.
www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/satcomhistory.html
- Satellite Communications Basics - Learn satellite communications basics in their classroom.
www.satcomeast.com/classroom/index.html
- Satellite Communications Tutorial - Tutorial for students grades 7 - 12.
sulu.lerc.nasa.gov/rleonard/index.html#section1
- Satellite Comunications - Overview covers both analog and digital video communications.
www.cis.ohio-state.edu/~jain/cis788-97/satellite_nets/index.htm
- Satellite hardware reviews - Satellite news and product reviews submitted by readers.
www.satcritics.com
- Satellite Signals - Azimuth, elevation and polarisation angles for your site and any satellite. List of geostationary satellites and link budgets.
www.satsig.net
- SBCA - Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association
www.sbca.com
- SNG User's Guide Online - Informational site on global Satellite News Gathering. Contains contacts, regulations, and standards of ITU member countries.
www.itu.int/sng
- Spectrum snapshots - Spectrum analyzer images of all of the western C/Ku-band satellites.
www.spectrumshots.com
- The Satellites - Industry Buzzwords - Definitions for common terms used in satellite communications.
www.panamsat.com/sat/buzzwords/index.htm
- Triax DVB65S Unofficial Page - News and information about the receiver.
members.fortunecity.com/triaxdvb65s
- Via Satellite Online - E-zine covering the global commercial satellite industry. Includes: recent launches and contract, regulatory issues, news, events, and trends.
www.satellitetoday.com/viaonline
- W1GHZ Microwave Antenna Book ONLINE - E-book exploring microwave transmission dynamics gathered from empirical data evaluating various antenna and feed assemblies.
www.qsl.net/n1bwt/contents.htm
- Wireless Transmission - Term paper written discussing each step and equation needed to prepare a proper link budget. Includes numerous footnotes and links.
www.ece.wpi.edu/courses/ee535/hwk11cd95/jcard/jcard.html
- Elements of a TVRO System - Synopsis of a receive only satellite system with many references and case studies.
sina.sharif.ac.ir/%7ebarkeshli/antennas/review/9510_003.htm
- North American MPEG-2 Information - Definitive essay on digital satellite transmission.
coolstf.com/mpeg
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