Antenna Tutorial on Gain and Beamwidth
This site provides the in-depth and comprehensive theory of proper antenna design.
http://www.aticourses.com/antennas_tutorial.htmChoke 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.
http://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.
http://www.drdish.com/eng/
Elements of a TVRO System
Synopsis of a receive only satellite system with many references and case studies.
http://sina.sharif.ac.ir/%7ebarkeshli/antennas/review/9510_003.htm
Encyberpedia Information Services
Numerous satellite systems links
http://www.encyberpedia.com/satellites.htm
FCC DBS Regulations
Section 100 requirements for DBS communications, in PDF and text form
http://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
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_00/47cfr25_00.html
Geostationary Satellite Link Budget Calculations
More link budget calculations using Intelsat formulae.
http://www.geocities.com/senol_gulgonul/linkbudget/
LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite Chart
Up-to-date information on all satellites around the world.
http://www.lyngsat.com/
MLESAT's Satellite Tutorials On Line
Free satellite video technology tutorials and training programs
http://www.mlesat.com/tutorial.html
MPEG-2 Central
Regularly updated listing of all MPEG-2 free to air satellite transmissions.
http://www.global-cm.net/mpeg2central.html
North American MPEG-2 Information
Definitive essay on digital satellite transmission.
http://coolstf.com/mpeg/
Online Satellite Calculations
Includes all types of satellite uplink/downlink calculations, including link budget, and angle.
http://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
http://www.geo-orbit.org
Roberts WWW Satellite Page
Features a number of satellite links
http://www.nmia.com/~roberts/robert.html
Satcom Online Satellite School
Features articles, glossary, and calculators for satellite communication studies.
http://www.satcom.co.uk/School/index.asp
Satellite Charts
Earth station information from Vincor, including satellite charts.
http://www.vincor.com/
Satellite Chronology
Provides a history of US communications satellite technology.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/satcomhistory.html
Satellite Communications
Overview covers both analog and digital video communications.
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/~jain/cis788-97/satellite_nets/index.htm
Satellite Communications Tutorial
Tutorial for students grades 7 - 12.
http://sulu.lerc.nasa.gov/rleonard/index.html#section1
Satellite hardware reviews
Satellite news and product reviews submitted by readers.
http://www.satcritics.com
Satellite Signals
Azimuth, elevation and polarisation angles for your site and any satellite. List of geostationary satellites and link budgets.
http://www.satsig.net
SBCA
Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association
http://www.sbca.com/
SNG User's Guide Online
Informational site on global Satellite News Gathering. Contains contacts, regulations, and standards of ITU member countries.
http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/study-groups/sng/
Spectrum snapshots
Spectrum analyzer images of all of the western C/Ku-band satellites.
http://www.spectrumshots.com
The Satellites - Industry Buzzwords
Definitions for common terms used in satellite communications.
http://www.panamsat.com/sat/buzzwords/index.htm
Triax DVB65S Unofficial Page
News and information about the receiver.
http://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.
http://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.
http://www.qsl.net/n1bwt/contents.htm
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