Microwave Link Planning

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3 Days / 5 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230) / Technical Level: Level 3

Course Code: RP1601

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

ITU-R and CEPT recommendations
ETSI standards
Spectrum management and channel plans
Frequency assignment
Digital radio performance characteristics
Noise and interference in radio systems
Reliability, availability and performance objectives
Microwave antennas and feeders
Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPEs)

Refraction, k-factor, reflection and diffraction
Path profiling and Fresnel zone clearance
Power budgets
Rain and Multipath/Dispersive fade margins
Dimensioning space and frequency diversity
Interference management
Practical link planning exercises
Practical exercises, including design of a fixed link transmission network.

Karl van Heeswijk

Trainer: Karl van Heeswijk

Karl is an experienced training specialist in radio theory, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and mobile systems.

Payment can be made by Credit Card or you can request an Invoice.

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