3 Days / 5 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230)
/ Technical Level: Level 3
Course Code: RP1601
Course Summary
The course covers all of the essential aspects of planning point-to-point microwave link systems, from conception to commissioning.
Who would benefit
Those involved in the specification, planning and maintenance of fixed microwave radio transmission, backhaul and access links.
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of radio principles, or a background in telecommunications engineering, or attendance on the Radio Principles course (RP1301).
Topic Areas Include
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ITU-R and CEPT recommendations
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ETSI standards
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Spectrum management and channel plans
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Frequency assignment
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Digital radio performance characteristics
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Noise and interference in radio systems
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Reliability, availability and performance objectives
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Microwave antennas and feeders
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Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPEs)
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Refraction, k-factor, reflection and diffraction
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Path profiling and Fresnel zone clearance
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Power budgets
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Rain and Multipath/Dispersive fade margins
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Dimensioning space and frequency diversity
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Interference management
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Practical link planning exercises
Practical exercises, including design of a fixed link transmission network.
