Antenna Systems

Gain an understanding of the different types of antennas systems available in today’s marketplace coupled with an insight into how to read their specifications, essential selection decisions, mounting techniques and other practical aspects involved in the deployment of antennas.

This 1-day course provides a comprehensive overview of typical telecommunications antennas systems and associated theory. Suitable for people requiring detailed information of modern antennas, how they work and the technical terms and specifications used. Engineers working in the industry seeking to broaden their knowledge base would also benefit from attending.

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Duration
1 day

Who should attend?
Engineers already in the industry or anyone seeking to learn about, or refresh their knowledge of antenna systems

Prerequisites
None

Course objectives
Delegates gain an overview of telecommunications antennas, theoretical concepts, typical specifications and essential pointers for practical installations.

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Course Content (100% Theory)

Antenna theory
• Reciprocity theorem
• Isotropic Radiator
• Half-wave dipole
• Radiation patterns and radiated wave
• Antenna gain, tuned circuits and bandwidth

Forms of dipole antennas
• Half-wave dipole, unipole and folder dipole

The Yagi antenna
• Radiation pattern and gain
• Stacking and baying

Antennas used in the mobile sector
• Omni-directional
• Directional
• Physical tilt and electrical tilt
• Beam-forming
• Specifications

Microwave Antennas
• Parabolic and beamwidth
• Size vs. gain calculations

Antenna combining
• Duplexers, diplexers and triplexers

Practical Installation considerations
• Ice, lightning, static, waterproofing, effects of structure, inter-modulation and earth systems

Feeder and antenna testing
• Test equipment, VSWR, return loss, typical results
• Common problems