The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Satellite Radio [Paperback]

Damon Brown (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (June 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592575544
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575541
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,133,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Damon Brown writes about sex, technology, music and video games for Playboy, New York Post and Family Circle, and is the tech columnist for AARP Online and other publications. He is the author of several books, most recently Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Our Culture. In 2009 Damon became Mobile Games Editor at About.com (http://mobilegames.about.com).

Damon has a Masters in Magazine Publishing from Chicago's Northwestern University and a degree in Journalism and Computing from Detroit's Oakland University. The Jersey native considers New Orleans, Chicago and Lansing (Michigan) his hometowns, but recently established his secret headquarters in Northern California.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info!, August 3, 2006

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J. Faria (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Satellite Radio (Paperback)

I wish I'd had this book a few months ago when I was researching satellite radio equipment, but it's just as useful for troubleshooting and station quick-reference. I just bought another copy for a friend to go along with the satellite radio kit I'm giving him for his birthday. 5 stars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A collection of the very basics at best, July 17, 2008

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Clinton Labombard (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Satellite Radio (Paperback)

I would have been much happier with a more in-depth comparison guide. Basically, this book provides the very basic knowledge of satellite radio as well as a list of stations to choose from. If you were interested in real details; such as comparisons of different models of receivers and how they operate, what protocols are used in transmitting, different methods of building a receiving dish, etc, then you need to look elsewhere.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly helpful, August 3, 2006

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Elisa Greenberg (New Jersey, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Satellite Radio (Paperback)

I was unsure about satelite radio, but this guide helped me make my decision and switch to satelite radio with ease. It answered all of my questions. I love it and truly recommend this guide for anyone who is skeptical out there.