From the Hams at the Radio Amateur Satellite Corp, AMSAT’s Getting Started With Amateur Satellites has been completely updated.
This is the Complete Guide to get you working the Amateur Satellites including tracking applications, choosing an antenna, radio selection, and step-by-step operating instructions for the FM, SSB, and digital satellites.
This book is for the beginner through the veteran Satellite Operator. In addition to Practical Tips and Tricks, the book includes Operating Techniques so that you sound like an Experienced Operator.
The Chapters Include:
- Introduction to Satellites
- Satellite Basics
- Locating Amateur Satellites
- Your Antenna System
- Your Radio System
- Operating the FM Satellites
- Operating the SSB/CW Satellites
- Receiving Satellite Digital Data
- Operating the Digital Satellites
- International Space Station
- Reference Material
- Upgrading Your Amateur Satellite Station
Spiral Lay-Flat Binding, Full Color, 128 Pages
