This book explains the practical aspects of satellite television in a concise but easy to understand format. Chapters include History of Satellite Television, Principles of Operation, Earth Station Components, Dish Accessories, Encryption & Compression Systems, Setting Up a Satellite TV Receiving System, Installation - Fixed Dish C Band, Motorised Systems, Inclined Orbit Satellites, Multiple Satellite Systems, International Video Standards, Wiring the System, Maintenance, Solar Outages and Glossary of Terms. It also has 67 pages of satellite orbital data, transponder load and footprints for every satellite covering Australia and neighbouring countries. To top it off, there is also three pages of satellite related Internet sites. Written by Garry Cratt and printed in Australia. Softcover, 156 pages, 292 x 207mm.