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.
Elements of a TVRO System
Synopsis of a receive only satellite system with many references and case studies.
Satellite Communications Tutorial
Tutorial for students grades 7 - 12.
FCC DBS Regulations
Section 100 requirements for DBS communications, in PDF and text form
FCC Fixed Satellite regulations
Section 25 requirements for satellite communications, in PDF and text form
Antenna Tutorial on Gain and Beamwidth
This site provides the in-depth and comprehensive theory of proper antenna design.
Encyberpedia Information Services
Numerous satellite systems links
Ricardos Geo-Orbit Quick Look
Has lots of information and links for the do-it-yourselfer including a how-to for installing satellite dishes.
Geostationary Satellite Link Budget Calculations
More link budget calculations using Intelsat formulae.
MPEG-2 Central
Regularly updated listing of all MPEG-2 free to air satellite transmissions.
Satellite Chronology
Provides a history of US communications satellite technology.
Intelsat Resources
Technical papers and engineering tools provided by Intelsat. Includes information about the company's satellites, as well as coverage maps, earth stations, connectivity solutions finder and glossary of terms.
SNG User's Guide
Informational site on global Satellite News Gathering. Contains contacts, regulations and standards of ITU member countries.
LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite Chart
Up-to-date information on all satellites around the world.
MLESAT's Satellite Tutorials
Free satellite video technology tutorials and training programs.
Robert Smathers TVRO Satellite Web Page
Features a number of satellite links.
The Satellites - Industry Buzzwords
Definitions for common terms used in satellite communications.
Microwave Antenna Book
E-Book exploring microwave transmission dynamics gathered from empirical data evaluating various antenna and feed assemblies.
Satcom Online Satellite School
Features articles, glossary and calculators for satellite communication studies.
Satellite Calculations
Includes all types of satellite uplink/downlink calculations, including link budget and angle.
Satellite Signals
Satellite internet availability worldwide, beam coverage maps and technologies, dish pointing calculator for azimuth, elevation and polarisation angles. List of geostationary satellites and link budget calculator.
SBCA
Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association.
Satellite & Cable TV Technical Archive
Series from India's Satellite and Cable TV Magazine.
ViaSatellite
E-zine covering the global commercial satellite industry. Includes: recent launches and contract, regulatory issues, news, events and trends.
Satellite Charts
Earth station information from Vincor, including satellite charts.
Spectrum snapshots
Spectrum analyzer images of all of the western C/Ku-band satellites.
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