Satellite (Television)

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