The Radio Amateur S Satellite Handbook

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.

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.

If you're an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination.