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World Satellite Yearly 1998/2000 This affordable book, written in the style that has become th 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 and 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 |