The Radio Amateur's Satellite Handbook (Radio Amateur's Library;, Publication No. 232) [Paperback]

Martin R. Davidoff (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0872596583 | ISBN-13: 978-0872596580 | Publication Date: February 1, 1990 | Edition: 1st

Revised First Edition includes updated satellite profiles.

The most comprehensive book ever written about amateur satellites! From setting up a station and choosing the right antenna for the right satellite, to tracking the birds. Regardless of your level of experience with the ham satellites, you'll find what you're looking for in this book:


Operating
Antennas
Software
Profiles of all the active satellites
Internet Sites
FCC Rules governing the Amateur Satellite Service
A comprehensive glossary
And more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League; 1st edition (February 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872596583
• ISBN-13: 978-0872596580
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,366,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for working with Amateur Satellites, June 18, 2001

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Delbert (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Radio Amateur's Satellite Handbook (Radio Amateur's Library;, Publication No. 232) (Paperback)

This book is essential for anyone wanting to work with the Amateur Satellites. It covers the history of various projects, explains the modes of operation, and shows the equipment needed to talk with the birds. Like all the ARRL books, it is easy to follow and clearly written. The only problem I have with the book is that it hasn't been updated since 1997. It doesn't have good information on some of the newer spacecraft. As an example, it talks about the soon to be launched Phase 3D satellite rather than talking about the now orbiting AO-40 (ex Phase 3D) and some of the problems it is having. Still, the technology and techniques are very valid and good for anyone wishing to work with space communications.

In case your are thinking this is difficult to start in, I've had success transmitting to and receiving from the International Space Station using just a handheld transceiver (Kenwood TH-D7A) and either an attic mounted or handheld directional antenna. I've also heard voice from (but not transmitted to) the OSCAR 14 satellite with this same setup. You don't need an equipment setup to rival NASA in order to start with the aspect of the Amateur Radio hobby.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ham Satellite Handbook, November 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Radio Amateur's Satellite Handbook (Radio Amateur's Library;, Publication No. 232) (Paperback)

This is a MUST have IF you want to talk thru the birds! I wish I had this book when I got started with Satellite's. A big TIME saver for old Extra's,(like me), or new hams too.