Principles of Radio Site Engineering
This 2-day theoretical and practical based course
is designed to provide an understanding of the practical
planning and installation issues associated with radio
sites.
Ideal for everyone from ‘field’ personnel
and network operators to their subcontractors and
those responsible for the acquisition, design, construction
and installation at radio sites, wishing to gain an
overview of the principles involved in the siting
of telecommunications transceiver and antenna equipment.
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Duration
1 day
Who should attend?
Field personnel, network operators, subcontractors
and those responsible for the acquisition, design,
construction and installation at radio sites, wishing
to gain an overview of the principles involved in
the siting of telecommunications
transceiver and antenna equipment
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites, however it is
recommended that delegates have completed a Health
& Safety training course prior to attending this
course as a good understanding of safety and the ability
to carry out risk assessment is essential
Course objectives
Delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding
of the practical planning and installation issues
at radio sites
Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate
Related Training
Radio Network Planning & Design: GSM
& UMTS
Awareness of RF Hazards On Site
Course Content (90% Theory, 10% Practical)
Radio propagation considerations
• Considerations required to determine the siting
& type or antenna
Coverage considerations
• Indoor & outdoor cellular coverage arrangements
Maintenance considerations
• Siting & type of antennas employed
Geographical positioning
• Grid references to accurately determine site
location
Antenna installation
• Examining different methods used
Waveguide and IF cable installation
• Examining installation methods used
E1 cable installation
• List the types of coax cables typically used
Alarm cable installation
• Describe the typical arrangements for alarm
cable termination
Effects on structures
• Describe the options for fixing arrangements
Earthing
• Describe the typical methods employed by operators
for earthing
DC supply
• Examining typical site arrangements for: the
provisioning battery back-up
Waterproofing
• Examining typical methods used & the importance
of waterproofing
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