The Arrl Satellite Handbook

The ARRL satellite handbook brings the thrill of satellite communications within your reach. Filled with understandable descriptions and illustrations, this book includes all the tools you need to participate in this exciting field. It's designed to give a broad introduction to the subject, while providing the practical fundamentals you need to explore, track and operate ham radio satellites on your own. Contents : A brief history of amateur radio satellites, satellite orbits and tracking, satellite communication systems, your satellite ground station. Satellite operating and amateur satellite projects.

A guide to understanding and using amateur-radio, weather, and tv-broadcast satellites.

Without complicated "owners manual" jargon, ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook presents the material through a unique how-to approach and friendly, conversational style. Readers will understand how to set up and operate their equipment and software, and make the best use of their VHF digital station.--Book cover.

From setting up a station and choosing the right antenna for the right satellite to tracking the "birds," this volume has info on operating, antennas, software, profiles of active satellites, Internet sites, FCC rules governing amateur satellite service and a glossary.