Coverage and capacity are extremely important for mobile communication and they are tightly coupled with quality installation of hardware components at cell sites. Both macro towers and in-building DAS solutions require proper installation of antennas, cables, connectors, and other in-line components. Return Loss and Passive InterModulation (PIM) measurements are crucial techniques to check quality installation of cellular networks. This course provides a technical understanding of various line sweeping measurements including Return Loss, VSWR, Distance-to-Fault (DTF), Insertion Loss, and PIM. The course covers fundamentals, step-by-step procedures for efficient cell site troubleshooting and introduction of measurement units and required hardware for cell site technician and tower climbers. Hands-on exercises using industry approved measurement units towards the end of the course help understand current field practices using effective line sweeping tools.
Wireless 101 is designed to familiarize participants with the practical aspects of wireless communication systems and their industrial applications. When it comes to modern cellular systems, it is important to understand the numerous technological developments that affect its deployment and the business ecosystem. Foundational theories of cellular communication are an important, yet often overlooked, domain…
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