The SMTA training service offers training and skills development courses to meet the needs of radiocommunication professionals. The courses are designed by industry experts with long standing work experience. Each course is delivered by skilled trainers.
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Introduction to Radio Communications
Spectrum Monitoring, Measurements & Tech.
Software Defined Radio & Signal Analysis
Refresh your knowledge about RF spectrum, modulation, propagation and antennas. The ITU and CEPT regulatory environment will also be discussed briefly.
The spectrum monitoring course covers all aspects to survey the airwaves methodically according to the latest ITU-R and CEPT recommendations.
Welcome to join this technical training with half a day hands-on practice. The course comes with a ADALM PLUTO SDR receiver for every participant.
Why Choose SMTA Training?
Independent
We are not related to any hardware, software or solution vendor
Experienced
Our trainers used to work in spectrum monitoring departments
Flexible
We travel to you, or you visit us in the Netherlands, or we meet online
Practical Information
All courses are fully customizable
Classes will be conducted in English language
Certificates will be awarded to all participants, acknowledging their engagement and performance
Course materials will be handed out on a USB memory stick on the first day of the training
Training fee must be paid 3 weeks prior to the start date unless otherwise agreed in writing
Cancellations can be made free of charge up to 21 days before the start of the training. A cancellation charge applies after this date.
Course Outline
Introduction to Radiocommunications
[ refresh your radio frequency knowledge ]
Module I: Radio Basics
Frequency and Time Domain
Electromagnetic Fields
Transmit and Receive
Calculation using dB
Frequency Bands
ITU, CEPT
Modulation
Digital Transmission
OFDM
Wireless Systems
Module II: Propagation
Field Strength
Modes of Propagation
Line of Sight (LOS)
Sky Waves
Reflection
Multipath
Fresnel Zone
Doppler effect
Noise and Interferences
Evaporation Ducts
Module III: Antennas
Isotropic Radiator
Antenna Gain
Polarisation
Beam Width
Near and Far Field
Directional Antennas
Reflector Antennas
TX RX Diversity
Beamforming
MIMO
Audience: Technical
Duration: 2 days
Fee: € 1,745 pp (group size 6)
Spectrum Monitoring, Measurements and Techniques
[ fully compliant with ITU-R SM 1809 and CEPT ECC(05)01 recommendations ]
Module I: Regulatory
ITU, WRC, Study Groups
CEPT, APT, ATU, CITEL
Radio Regulations
Spectrum Management Cycle
Monitoring Group PT22
Classification of Emission
Interferences
Conformity Check
Inspections
Detection of Illegal Use
Module II: Measurements
Manual Monitoring
Signal Identification
Frequency Channel Occupancy
Frequency Band Occupancy
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Smart Monitoring Process
Delta Monitoring
Mobile Data Collection
Data Visualisation, Reporting
Monitoring Stations
Module III: Radio Systems
Sound Broadcast (FM, IBOC)
Digital Broadcast (DAB, DVB)
Cellular (4G LTE, 5G NR, 6G)
PMR (TETRA, DMR)
Short Range Devices (SRD)
WiFi 802.11
Internet of Things (IoT)
RADAR
Satellites
New Wireless Systems
Audience: RF Engineers
Duration: 4 days
Fee: € 2,795 pp (group size 6)
Software Defined Radio and Signal Analysis
[ includes an ADALM PLUTO SDR receiver for each participant, yours to keep! ]
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