The Standard Reference Book
This affordable book, written in the concise style that has become the trademark of Dr. Frank
Baylin, provides the information required to easily
determine the satellite programming available and the equipment necessary to receive these satellite signals from any point on our globe. It is
organized into four easy-to-use sections that are separated by tabs.
SECTION I outlines methods required:
to receive satellite audio and video signals. to interpret satellite footprints. to size dishes and select equipment to aim a receive dish an overview of worldwide broadcast standards
SECTION I also presents:
the latest in audio and video compression including digital link analysis an overview of encryption technology as well as a study of security methods and where we are heading the latest on worldwide DBS technology, systems and players an overview of higher frequency MEO (medium earth orbit) and LEO (low earth orbit) satellite systems such as
Teledesic, Iridium and Skybridge
SECTION II lists:
a complete listing of footprint maps and other information describing over 350 worldwide satellites - past, present and planned easy-to-read and accurate footprints of all active satellites
SECTION III lists:
programming available on each active satellite world video standards and scrambling systems
SECTION IV lists:
addresses and telephone numbers of satellite manufacturers, service companies, programmers and major satellite system operators
Over 864 pages / 8-1/2x11" / illustrations / glossary / ISBN 0-917893-32-8
1998/2000 World Satellite Yearly
1997 World Satellite Yearly Update
Both 1997 World Satellite and Yearly Update |
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