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Terrestrial Microwave Systems Training Class

Need On-Site Training for an Andrew HELIAX® Connector Attachment Training Course? Contact Jessica Soto at 800.949.7079 ext. 1019 or e-mail at jsoto@talleycom.com for more information.

Who Should Attend:

  • Installers
  • Project Managers
  • Field Engineers
  • Anyone who works directly or indirectly with a TMW system

Benefits of Technical Training:

  • Obtain the highest possible performance with every Andrew Product Installed.
  • Gain an understanding of TMW systems fundamentals
  • Practice proper assembly and installation of Andrew TMW antennas
  • Learn the essential elements of path alignment
  • See the proper techniques of installing elliptical waveguides
  • Understand the theory of 'Dryline' operation and how to apply it to a TMW System

Training Agenda

DAY ONE

  • 7:45 AM
    Arrive at training site
  • 8:00 AM
    Overview of TMW Concepts Basic RF theory — TMW fundamentals
  • 8:30 AM
    Basic Installation Practices Basic rigging techniques
    Communication on a TMW site Basic knot tying
    Andrew catalog and installation bulletins
  • 10:00 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 10:15 AM
    Site Survey Review of documentation (scope of work, bill of materials, path data sheets, etc.)
    Importance of planning ahead/what you should look for
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch
  • 1:00 PM
    Antenna Assembly Uncrating antennas/material inventory ‘Hands on’ antenna assembly
  • 3:30 PM
    Coffee Break
  • 3:45 PM
    Antenna Installation Overview of techniques with ‘Hands on’ installation
  • 5:00 PM
    Day One training concludes

DAY TWO

  • 7:45 AM
    Arrive at Training Site
  • 8:00 AM
    MTL Component Assembly and Installation
    Physical characteristics of waveguide
    Microwave transmission line component assembly
    Video on attaching elliptical waveguide connectors
    Forming elliptical waveguide
    Hoisting and installing elliptical waveguide
  • 9:45 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 10:00 AM
    Path Alignment Mechanical/electrical — calculation of path lossPractical exercises
  • 11:30 AM
    Pressurization Theory of DryLine® dehydrator operation Installation of pressurization equipment — finding air leaks
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch
  • 1:00 PM
    Completing the Installation Fundamentals of VSWR — Use of checklists Ensuring and aesthetically pleasing quality installation
  • 2:00 PM
    Day Two training concludes
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