-- By Steve Ford, WB8IMY
Put yourself at Mission Control!
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
Amateur Satellite Projects
Plus, understanding satellite orbits and subsystems by Dr Martin Davidoff, K2UBC
Also available: NOVA for Windows
First edition. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.
(ISBN: 0-87259-985-X) #9857 -- $24.95
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