Robert's Satellite TV page
Robert Smathers' personal page on TVRO satellite reception, C-band, Ku-band, and DVB.
Description
The page, focuses on TVRO (Television Receive-Only) satellite systems, specifically addressing C-band and Ku-band reception. It covers technical aspects of digital video broadcasting, including DVB and MPEG-2 standards, relevant to satellite television enthusiasts.
Content includes discussions on Digicipher 2 and 4DTV systems, which were prominent in North American satellite television at the time. The resource also references the South Scanner Satellite Services Chart (SSSSSC), a tool for identifying satellite transponders.
While primarily about commercial satellite TV, the underlying principles of satellite signal reception and digital modulation have tangential relevance to amateur radio satellite operations.