Elements of a TVRO System:Synopsis of a receive only satellite system with many references and case studies.
Antenna Tutorial on Gain and Beamwidth: This site provides the in-depth and comprehensive theory of proper antenna design.
Choke Plate (Scalar) Feed Design: PDF on the design of the scalar plate for one of the most overlooked pieces of an efficient satellite system, the feedhorn.
Encyberpedia Information Services: Numerous satellite systems links
FCC DBS Regulations: Section 100 requirements for DBS communications, in PDF and text form
FCC Fixed Satellite regulations: Section 25 requirements for satellite communications, in PDF and text form
Geostationary Satellite Link Budget Calculations: More link budget calculations using Intelsat formulae.
Intelsat Resources: Technical papers and engineering tools provided by Intelsat. Includes information about the company's satellites, as well as coverage maps, earth stations, connectivity solutions finder and glossary of terms.
LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite Chart: Up-to-date information on all satellites around the world.
Microwave Antenna Book: E-Book exploring microwave transmission dynamics gathered from empirical data evaluating various antenna and feed assemblies.
MLESAT's Satellite Tutorials: Free satellite video technology tutorials and training programs.
MPEG-2 Central: Regularly updated listing of all MPEG-2 free to air satellite transmissions.
Ricardos Geo-Orbit Quick Look: Has lots of information and links for the do-it-yourselfer including a how-to for installing satellite dishes.
Robert Smathers TVRO Satellite Web Page: Features a number of satellite links.
Satcom Online Satellite School: Features articles, glossary and calculators for satellite communication studies.
Satellite & Cable TV Technical Archive: Series from India's Satellite and Cable TV Magazine.
Satellite Calculations: Includes all types of satellite uplink/downlink calculations, including link budget and angle.
Satellite Charts: Earth station information from Vincor, including satellite charts.
Satellite Chronology: Provides a history of US communications satellite technology.
Satellite Communications Tutorial: Tutorial for students grades 7 - 12.
Satellite Signals: Satellite internet availability worldwide, beam coverage maps and technologies, dish pointing calculator for azimuth, elevation and polarisation angles. List of geostationary satellites and link budget calculator.
SBCA: Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association.
SNG User's Guide: Informational site on global Satellite News Gathering. Contains contacts, regulations and standards of ITU member countries.
Spectrum snapshots: Spectrum analyzer images of all of the western C/Ku-band satellites.
The Satellites - Industry Buzzwords: Definitions for common terms used in satellite communications.