No communications system is complete without a media to transmit information. Types of transmission lines discussed are twisted pair, coaxial, ladder line, and waveguides. Curriculum includes principles of electromagnetic propagation, antenna theory, RF radiation and safety
Outcomes
- Calculate the effect of impedance mismatches
- Calculate the values needed to provide a link budget
- Define line parameters such as velocity factor, impedance and loss
- Describe and identify several types of transmission lines and connectors
- Describe the basic principles of satellite communications
- Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic energy
- Identify various antenna types to include dipole, Marconi and Yagi
Distribution
Career Training