Digital Antenna Installation
Designed for new entrants to the communications industry,
this comprehensive 2-day programme provides the technical
knowledge and vital practical experience to enter
the rapidly expanding and fast moving digital marketplace.
Delegates learn broadcasting techniques and technology,
how to install domestic and commercial digital television
and information to allow progression into a fully
trained and competent engineer.
No previous experience is required to attend and on
successful completion delegates will have the knowledge,
skills and practical expertise to commence a career
in the installation and maintenance of digital antennas
and digital television systems.
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Duration
2 days
Who should attend?
Those wanting to start a career in cable television
and aerial installations
Prerequisites
No previous experience is necessary
Course objectives
Delegates will have the technical knowledge and practical
experience to install digital antennas and digital
television systems and to progress within the industry
to become an experienced engineer
Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate
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Course Content (40% Theory, 60% Practical)
Digital broadcasting & signaling
• Understand digital television broadcasting
systems
- Compress video transmission (MPEG-2 video)
- Advanced audio coding
- Carrier to noise ratio
- Bit error rate
• Examining various types of connecting leads
including Scart & S-video
• Examining various types of digital set top
boxes
Site survey & assessment at the subscriber’s
home
• Identify local frequencies & signals
• Identify the effects of interference
• Identify TV channels used in local area
• Describe Band II, through to Band V channels
& frequencies
• Describe methods of locating the most effective
transmitter
• Use test strength meters to determine signal
strength
Aerial mountings & fixings
• Describe procedures for mounting securing
aerials in domestic buildings & commercial premises
• Health & Safety at Work Act including
working at heights
• Safe mounting & installation of aerials
using appropriate tools & mounting equipment properly
Testing
• Describe the loss gain factors in aerial systems
including practical usage of the Decibel in Aerial
covering power gain and power loss
• Noise & interference, fault finding in
signal reception equipment
• Carry out calculations in signal to noise
ratio
Customer care
• Demonstrate the ability to work with customers
to identify their requirements & supply the appropriate
products & services to exceed their needs
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