The Arrl Satellite Handbook

The Arrl Satellite Handbook by Ford, Steve. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780872599857.

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. Its 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 Plus, understanding satellite orbits and subsystems by Dr Martin Davidoff, K2UBC