Course Overview

Macro Site Fundamentals introduces foundational theories related to macro tower planning, construction, and troubleshooting. The course introduces several types of cell site infrastructure and identifies the role of key stakeholders of the wireless industry. This course teaches various parts of a cell site including how to read and interpret RF plumbing diagrams, the role of typical hardware components found at the top and bottom of the tower, and co-siting techniques for multiband and multi-technology cell towers. Key topics also include the understanding of uplink and downlink, new-generation of cell towers including Centralized RAN (C-RAN), and the tower construction process.

Intended Audiences

  • Macro cell site designers and planners
  • Personnel looking to understand the cell site construction process and learn about the latest advancements at a macro tower.
  • Personnel looking to gain understanding of various types of cell sites, equipment, and hardware components used at a typical macro tower.

Prerequisites

  • Wireless 101 is recommended

Key Takeaways

  • Identify various types of Cell Sites and gain system level understanding of various hardware components traditionally used at any typical macro tower.
  • Learn the functionality of all in-line RF components– e.g. Tower Mounted Amplifiers, Diplexers, Duplexers, Bias Tees, Cables and Connectors, Base Station Antennas.
  • Learn how to read and correctly label RF Plumbing Diagrams and analyze the RF signal flow.
  • Identify different types of basestations – BTS, NodeB, eNodeB, gNodeB and learn different types of tower structure.
  • Learn co-siting techniques for multiband, multi-technology cell sites.
  • Understand the four-phase tower construction process – design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
  • Determine the risk of lightning strikes and make recommendations to minimize the risk.
  • Learn the Centralize RAN (C-RAN) architecture and understand the role of Remote Radio Head (RRH) and Baseband Unit (BBU).

Course Includes

  • Course Outline
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Frequent Knowledge Checks
  • Certificate of Completion

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