{"product_id":"radio-principles-practical-workshop","title":"Radio Principles – Practical Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Radio Principles – Practical Workshop (RP2501) is a two-day hands-on training course designed to reinforce core radio communication principles through practical experimentation and equipment operation. Participants work in small groups rotating through a series of technical workstations, each focused on commonly used radio engineering tools and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough guided exercises, delegates gain practical experience using equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, radio test sets, and software-defined radio platforms. The workshop also introduces practical radio configuration techniques including fleetmapping and programming of analogue PMR and DMR radios using Customer Programming Software (CPS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining theory reinforcement with practical measurement, configuration, and signal analysis activities, the course helps participants build confidence in using industry-standard test equipment and in understanding how radio systems behave in real-world scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an oscilloscope to identify radio waveforms and measure signal characteristics such as frequency and amplitude\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure analogue PMR and DMR radios using Customer Programming Software (CPS), including channels, zones, talk groups, time slots and colour codes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform basic RF performance measurements including transmit power and receiver sensitivity using a radio test set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a spectrum analyser to observe signals, harmonics, spurious emissions and off-air activity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a vector network analyser (VNA) to measure VSWR and examine RF filter characteristics using Smith charts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basic principles of software-defined radio (SDR) and implement a simple receiver using GNU Radio Companion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret measurement results and relate them to the performance and behaviour of practical radio systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Would Benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis workshop is intended for engineers and technical professionals who require practical experience with radio measurement tools and radio system configuration. It is particularly suitable for:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio and RF engineers seeking hands-on familiarity with common test equipment\u003cbr\u003eTelecommunications engineers working with private mobile radio (PMR) or digital mobile radio (DMR) systems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField technicians responsible for installation, testing, or maintenance of radio systems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical staff supporting radio network deployment or troubleshooting\u003cbr\u003eAnyone wishing to reinforce theoretical radio principles through practical exercises\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will gain confidence in operating radio test and analysis equipment while developing practical skills in radio system configuration and performance measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oscilloscope\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleetmapping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVector Network Analyser\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware Defined Radio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio Text Set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectrum Analyser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are six sets of equipment as depicted below. Depending on the group size the equipment will be used by delegates working in groups so a class size of 12 can easily be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith each set of equipment there will be a series of exercises designed to reinforce the theory learned in the classroom and a chance to learn how to operate commonly used equipment. Once a group has completed the set of exercises, they ‘rotate’ to the next piece of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wray Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56073113338242,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/9319\/8230\/files\/Radio-Principles-_-Practical-Workshop.jpg?v=1773670197","url":"https:\/\/wraycastle.com\/tr\/products\/radio-principles-practical-workshop","provider":"Wray Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}