HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR SATELLITE OPERATORS
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Very handy tool for site survey.
See the visibility of a satellite from any location on the map.
Click the logo for the main website.
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Click here for a sample.
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Antenna Pointing Angle Chart
This is a very handy reference tool, designed by SureLink Communications,
especially for Satellite News Vehicle operators. Requires Microsoft
Excel.
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Magnetic Declination Map of North America
2010 Map from the National Geophysical Data Center
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Lyngemark Satellite Channel Chart
Excellent reference information on Western Hemisphere satellite channel
assignments, frequencies, news, and information. Updated regularly.
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Satbeams Satellite Chart
Charting information and facts on international satellites.
Updated regularly.
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Latitude and Longitude Lookup
A great map pointing method of finding lat/long
numbers.
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Magnetic Declination Online Calculator
Very accurate and up-to-date magnetic information by entering lat/long
numbers and dates.
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Sun Outage Calculator
Handy tool for predicting satellite interruption by the sun in the equinox seasons each year. Also known as Sun Transit.
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ENG Safety
This page cronicles accidents and safety hazards associated with ENG
live vehicles. Some very important news and information is available
here.
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National Lightning Safety Institute
Information on lightning safety and accident prevention. Especially
useful for ENG operators.
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NRC Official Time Reference Clock
Set your clocks and make sure your feeds are on time with this handy
tool from the National Research Council
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Cellphone Tower Locator
Want to know where those cell towers are? Check out this page
of tower locations in Canada. Especially
useful for ENG operators.
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Telecommunications Glossary of Terms
Helpful in understanding some of the complex technical terms that are
constantly bombarding us on a daily basis. The answers are here!
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