Planning and Implementing Point-to-Point

Microwave Radio Systems

October 3–5, 2006
Madison, Wisconsin
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 Understand antennas and
transmission lines
 Gain insights into noise and
interference mitigation
 Utilize proper design and
installation techniques

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ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Implementing Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Systems
October 3– 5, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin
Fundamentals and
Detailed Design
Knowledge Are Key
Microwave point-to-point radio
systems play key roles in networks
of all kinds where geographically
dispersed communications needs
are best met through radio links.
These networks include those of local
telecommunications carriers, inter-
exchange long distance carriers,
utilities, public safety entities, the
military, and wireless PCS and cellular
service providers.
Proper microwave system design
requires a thorough understanding of
the fundamentals as well as a detailed
knowledge of the entire design process.
This includes conceptual planning,
equipment selection, transmission
link design, propagation and
frequency planning, and an analysis of
interference potential/mitigation.
This course is designed to cover all
of these important areas with an
emphasis on practical and usable
information and techniques, rather
than on complex mathematics or
theories. Numerous in-class exercises
are included during the course to
enhance your understanding of
concepts and practices.
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Who Will Benefit
This course meets the training needs of You Will Learn
Save time and money!
individuals responsible for engineering, By attending this course you will gain a
operating, maintaining and planning sound understanding of:
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point-to-point microwave radio systems. • how microwave radio signals
It is primarily designed for technical propagate at different frequencies and
professionals who do not have a formal under different weather conditions
electrical engineering education. The
discussions and presentations will • what components make up a total
Day #1: Introduction, Link
begin with fundamentals and extend system and why
Planning and Equipment
to more advanced topics. Electrical • the value of field surveys and how to
engineers will still benefit in that conduct them 8:45 1. Introduction to Radio Planning
the course material will complement • What is digital microwave point-
• how to thoroughly plan a total
traditional radio theory. Some to-point radio?
system to attain desired performance
previous familiarity with general • The RF spectrum
objectives
telecommunications terms and basic • Benefits of radio
• how to mitigate noise and interference
algebra would be helpful, but not • Microwave applications
• how to best increase reliability
essential to benefit. 10:15
Break
through protection and diversity
It is strongly recommended that
10:30
2. Link Planning
• what to consider in selecting
attendees bring a scientific calculator
• Network planning
antennas, transmission lines, and
to use in working course exercises. • Mapwork
other site equipment
• Radio repeaters (active and
• efficient spectrum use through proper passive)
Free When You Attend frequency planning • Radio surveys
Receive a copy of – establishing line-of-sight (LOS)
the instructor’s – path profiles
microwave reference, Course Outline – site surveys
Microwave Radio 12:00
Lunch (provided)
Transmission Design Tuesday, October 3
1:00
3. Reliability Standards
Guide, published 7:45 Registration and Continental
Breakfast • What do I aim for?
by Artech House.
This 231-page, The Madison Concourse Hotel • Unavailability and quality
standards
hardbound reference 1 West Dayton Street
is written in easy- Madison, Wisconsin • Apportionment of objectives
to-understand • Causes of outages
8:30
Welcome
language and is • Network reliability
Dan Danbeck
an invaluable accompaniment to the Program Director 2:30 Break
course notes.
Department of Engineering
Professional Development Course outline continues…
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Planning and Implementing Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Systems
October 3– 5, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin
…outline continued
3:00 4. Equipment Characteristics
• Block diagram of a radio system
• How voice is transmitted over a
radio
• Modulation and multiplexing
• Branching, including hot standby,
space and frequency diversity
5:00 Daily Adjournment
Wednesday, October 4
Day #2: Propagation, Antennas and
Frequency Planning
8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:30 5. Microwave Propagation
• Microwave as a TEM wave
– frequency
– wavelength and period
– velocity of propagation
• Huygen’s Principle
• Fresnel zones
• Diffraction theory
• ‘K’ factor
• Near and far field definition
10:00 Break
10:15 5. Microwave Propagation
(continued)
• Types of fading
– multipath fading (flat and
selective)
– blackout
– rain fading
12:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00 6. Antennas
• Basic antenna characteristics
– gain
– beamwidth
– side and back lobes: F/B and
RPE
– polarization: XPD
– return loss
– near and far field definition
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• Types of antennas
– basic parabolic dish
– antenna characteristics: grid,
solid, focal plane and high
performance
• Installation issues related to
antenna systems
– antenna panning
– antenna mounts and towers
– feeder characteristics
– antenna accessories
– grounding
3:00
Break
3:15
7. Frequency Planning
• What is interference?
• Frequency spectrum and
microwave bands
• Channel plans
• Frequency planning
• High/low sites
• Interference calculations
– nodal interference
– overshoot interference
5:00 Daily Adjournment
Thursday, October 5
Day #3: Link Design
8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:30 8. Link Calculations
• Choosing antenna heights
– clearance rules
• Choosing antenna size
– power budget
– fade margin
• Outage prediction
– rain fading
– multipath fading
9:30 Break
9:45 9. Tutorial Example
12:00 Final Adjournment
What Others Are Saying
“The best instructor I’ve ever had.”
James Sheldon, Basin Electric Power Cooperative
“Great class!…intense, informative,
and practical.”
Nathan Foster, SBA Network Services, Inc.
“This course has lifted the dark
cloud of mystery of microwave for
me.”
Chris Edwards, Galaxy Engineering
“One heck of a speaker –
knowledgeable…well polished.”
Philips Hamilton, Cellsource Corporation
“Excellent program that exceeded
my expectations.”
Steve Krigbaum, US West Wireless
“…very practical information
without bogging down in
unnecessary theory.”
David Slemp, Alexander Utility Engineering Company,
Inc.
“Excellent instructor with a great
blend of field and manufacturing
experience…”
John E. Peterson, Western Wireless
Your Expert Instructor
Trevor Manning is director of
operations at Actix Ltd. where he is
responsible for the end-to-end delivery
of products and services into the
mobile telecommunications market.
Actix is a mobile network performance
optimization company that offers a
wide range of applications, including
performance troubleshooting; problem
diagnosis and analysis; verification;
network comparison for benchmarking;
competitive analysis; and accelerated
rollout. Previously, Trevor worked for
Stratex Networks Inc. as technical
director responsible for supporting
microwave radio products and services.
He has also worked as a radio design
and training consultant and held
various technical positions in the
national radio network of Eskom in
South Africa, where he did the radio
planning for their extensive SDH
(SONET) radio network, including
site selection and acquisition, network
and link designs, site building,
commissioning and site acceptance.
Trevor holds a B.Sc. degree in
electronics engineering from Natal
(Durban) University in South Africa
and is the author of Microwave Radio
Transmission Design Guide, published
by Artech House.
Don’t Delay—
Enroll Today!
Enrollment is limited to ensure a
quality educational environment.
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Course Fee $1495

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General Information
Fee of $1495 Covers Notebook, course
materials, break refreshments, lunches, and
certificate. Proceedings are not published.
Course materials are distributed only to
participants.
Cancellation If you cannot attend, please
notify us by September 26, 2006, and we will
refund your fee. Cancellations received after
this date and no-shows are subject to a $150
administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at
any time before the course starts.
Course Location This course will be held at The
Madison Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton
Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Phone 608-257-
6000 or toll free 800-356-8293.
Accommodations A block of rooms has been
reserved for course participants at The Madison
Concourse Hotel (www.concoursehotel.com),
One West Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
Please make your own reservations by calling
608-257-6000 or toll free 800-356-8293 and
request room reservation ID #PLA1002 to
receive the special room rate of $99/single or
$109/double. The special room block will be held
only until September 10, 2006. Afterward, rooms
are on an as-available basis.
Continuing Education Units You will receive
1.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU) when you
attend this course.
Phone: Mail to:
800-462-0876 or Engineering Registration, The Pyle Center
608-262-1299 (TDD 265-2370) 702 Langdon Street, Dept. 107
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
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