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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