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This course introduces the student to radio services and supporting technologies. Modules include an overview of radio service as a transmission media, how transmitters and receivers work, an overview of wave propagation and radio antenna systems. The information is introductory in nature and designed for all audiences. It is an excellent pre-requisite to RF Site Safety Awareness (SSA) classes.

Prerequisites for this class include a general understanding of telecommunication networks. Technical math will also be useful for students taking this course. Com Tech Fundamentals can be customized to meet specific system requirements.

Course Outline:
Introduction to Radio Transmission 1) Why Radio 2) Radio Vs Fiber Vs Cable 3) Bandwidth Defined 4) Attenuation and Noise 5) Radio Regulation in the US	Wireless 1) Wireless Services 2) Wireless networks 3) Wi-Fi & Wi-Max
Understanding Radio Equipment 1) Radio Transmitters 2) Radio Receivers 3) Antenna components        Antenna Installation        Antenna Testing	Cellular Based Networks 1) Cellular basics –How cells work 2) Cellular technologies -overview        Analog Networks        GSM Networks        CDMA Networks        Wireless data
Radio Waves & Wireless 1) Radio Waves in Space        Free Space Loss & Absorption        Reflections & Multi-Paths	Transport Technologies 3) What is the Transport side 4) Required technologies 5) T1 in Wireless networks        Install requirements        Testing Requirements

Passing this course does not in any way authorize attendee to present themselves as a RSI authorized trainer nor does it give attendee authority to utilize the RSI name or likeness in any form including advertising, training, or development. Only by passing the RSI Advanced Train the Trainer course, requesting RSI to furnish official RSI training cards, and paying the required fee per card, is an attendee allowed to provide their internal employees with training cards that contain RSI information. RSI Advanced Train the Trainer graduates are only authorized to issue cards to persons that are direct hires for their company that has paid for the training. These policies will be strictly enforced including taking legal action to protect the RSI name and material.