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Antenna 101 - $225

A general understanding of today's telecommunication antenna technologies for the non-engineer telecom worker. In order to work safely in an RF environment you need to be able to understand the basic antennas and the patterns they produce, as well as having an idea of the frequencies used.

This course targets specific topics:

  • Antenna Gain and Beam width

  • How Antennas work

  • Antenna Gain and Loss dBi, dDd, dBm

  • Wavelengths and frequency overview

  • Panels, Beams, Dish Antennas and how they have directivity and Gain

Antenna 201 - $225

It must be acknowledged that most people in wireless today are cautious about working with a "throwback technology" like AM broadcast. AM Broadcast and PCS/Cell workers don't understand each other's technology. Not only are they 1,000 MHz apart, they are a hundred years apart!

This course targets specific topics:

  • 4 factors that will determine whether a tower needs to be detuned

  • RF Shock/Burns

  • OSHA Crane Safety Standards

  • Contact & Induced current

  • FCC Fencing Requirements

  • AM Radio, AM Towers and AM History

Antenna 301 - $225

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are used in stadiums, convention centers and parking garages, as well as indoors to help provide cell coverage over a large area.

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This 2 part course is designed to help you understand the different types of DAS and how they are used today. Upon completing this course, you will have a basic knowledge on how DAS works, and how it relates to the general public.

This course targets specific topics:

  • Definitions of various DAS systems

  • How DAS is used for public safety as well as public use

  • Understanding of why RF mitigation may be necessary at your DAS site

If you have a Group of 5 or more you must contact the RSI Corporate office to receive your Group Discount.

Most RSI Courses are Approved for Category 4 Education
All RSI classes are approved for 50% reimbursement Motorola Co-op.

Courses include trainee testing and upon successful completion of the course(s) the student will be able to print a course completion certificate. These courses are designed for new hire training and recurrent training of existing employees.

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Each student must receive a passing score on the test(s) before they can print their Certificate of Completion.

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All courses will be available for review for 90 days from the date of activation. During this time you can go back and review information at any time.

These courses are priced per person with group discounts available through your RSI customer service representative.

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