Course Length: 1 Days
Prerequisites:
A general understanding of telecommunication networks and technical math will be useful for students taking this course. This course can be customized to meet specific system requirements.
Course Objectives:
This course introduces the student to radio services and supporting technologies. Modules include an overview of radio service as a transmission media, how transmitters and receivers work, an overview of wave propagation and radio antenna systems. The information is introductory in nature and designed for all audiences.
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Course Outline:
Introduction to Radio Transmission
- Why Radio
- Radio Vs Fiber Vs Cable
- Broadband Vs Narrowband
- Bandwidth Defined
- Attenuation and Noise
- Radio Regulations in the US
Understanding Radio Equipment
- Radio Transmitters
- Carriers & Modulation
- Radio Receivers
Radio Wave Propagation
- Maxwell & Waves
- Wave Attenuation
- Free Space Loss & Absorption
- Reflections & Mulit-Paths
- Radio Horizons
Radio Antenna Systems
- Hw Antennas Work
- Antenna Types
- Antenna Gain & Bandwidth
- Transmission Lines
- Grounding Overview
- Antenna Testing