Training Focus
The course is aimed at people working in the broadcast industry who want to get an understanding of the most important topics regarding broadcast antennas. It particularly covers the specifications of antenna components and the layout of broadcast antenna systems for Radio and TV (both analog and digital) in the VHF- and UHF-Band. Additional aspects of the training are methods to design broadcast antenna systems and how to calculate antenna pattern. Finally the training is rounded off by several examples for planning antenna systems for digital terrestrial radio (DAB) and digital terrestrial television (DTT). The course is presented in cooperation with Kathrein Broadcast GmbH.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, participants will have an understanding of the engineering and system design methods of broadcast antennas as well as the technical terms and characteristics. Several practical examples will assist the participants to solidify the theoretical knowledge.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communication technology, who are interested in broadcast antennas and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

•     Basics and technical terms of broadcast antennas
•     Antenna radiators and their characteristics
•     Broadcast antenna components and their characteristics
•     Broadcast antenna systems design and pattern calculations methods
•     Examples for planning of antenna systems for Digital Terrestrial Radio (DAB) and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)

Date
13.11.2023

Duration
1 Day

Course Fee
750 € (excluding VAT)

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Training Focus
This training course is aimed at those people working within the broadcast industry who have an interest in future development in terrestrial broadcasting. Participants will become familiar with the requirements, new features and consequences of DVB-T2 compared to DVB-T (such as its higher data capacity) and why it is needed for introducing terrestrial HDTV. Other features such as the possibility of more extended single frequency networks (SFN) will also be discussed. Additional aspects like the current status of DVB-T2 in the world and the compatibility issue between DVB-T2 and LTE complete this training. Finally the course will demonstrate also several practical planning examples using LS telcom’s sophisticated broadcast planning tool.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, delegates will understand the technology behind DVB-T2, starting with its predecessor DVB-T. The course will also provide participants with basic guidance on planning a DVB-T2 network in respect of satisfying the coverage and capacity requirements including the consideration of possible coordination issues.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast technology, who are interested in DVB-T2 and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

• DVB-T basics
• DVB-T2 features
• DVB-T2 planning/coordination
• Choice of DVB-T2 Parameters
• Current status of DVB-T2 deployments
• Compatibility LTE/NR vs. DTT
• Overview of other DTT technologies including ISDB-T and ATSC
• Entire terrestrial network planning procedure
• Alternative terrestrial broadcast distribution platforms like 5G Broadcasting

Date
14. - 16.11.2023

Duration
2,5 Days

Course Fee
1,725 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
This training course is aimed at those people working within the broadcast industry who have an interest in future development in terrestrial broadcasting. Participants will become familiar with the requirements, new features and consequences of DVB-T2 measurements compared to DVB-T. Beside the general aspects of digital broadcast measurements and measurement parameters the training provides interesting insights in practical demonstration of field measurements as well as receiver and transmitter tests. The training is presented in cooperation with Rohde & Schwarz.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, delegates will understand the technology behind DVB-T2 measurements as well as all associated measurement parameters. Several practical demonstrations will solidify the theoretical knowledge.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of DVB- T2 technology, who are interested in DVB-T2 measurements and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

•     Basic of digital broadcast measurements (picture quality assessment, transport stream analysis, RF measurements)
•     Basic RF measurement parameters in DTV (level, BER, MER, shoulder attenuation, impulse response)
•     Repetition of DVB-T measurements
•     DVB-T2 measurement technology (i.e. differences to DVB-T, T2-MI analysis, rotated constellations, PLP, SISO/MISO)
•     Practical demonstration of different new T2 features (PLP, rotated constellations, SISO/MISO)
•     DVB-T2 receiver test (theory and practical demonstration)
•     DVB-T2 transmitter test (theory and practical demonstration)
•     DVB-T2 field measurements, SFN measurements (theory anddemonstration of a lab SFN)

Date
16. - 17.11.2023

Duration
1,5 Days

Course Fee
1,350 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
his course will focus on LF/MF frequency and coverage planning using CHIRplus_BC. It will start with an overview on the international frequency plans covering the LF and MF frequency bands, i.e. GE75 and RJ81, available databases and coordination rules. Special focus will be given to the LF/MF specific ground wave and sky wave propagation, day time and night time coverage analysis as well as interference calculations. Examples and case studies will be shown for analog and digital (DRM) systems using CHIRplus_BC. Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will be able to use CHIRplus_BC in a very knowledgeable way. In addition to the use of the tool, delegates will also understand the theoretical and practical background to the calculations. Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in broadcast planning and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to use CHIRplus_BC in a very knowledgeable way. In addition to the use of the tool, delegates will also understand the theoretical and practical background to the calculations. 

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in broadcast planning and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

• The GE75 (RJ81) Frequency Plan
• BRIFIC interface and ITU notification
• Antenna modelling in LF/MF
• Ground wave and sky wave propagation
• Daytime and nighttime analysis
• Protection ratios and interference analysis
• Coverage contours and Fading zones
• LF/MF Coordination calculations
• Analog and digital network examples

Date
on demand

Duration
2 Days

Course fee
1.395 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus

The course will start by showing delegates how to configure CHIRplus_BC and the basics of field strength calculations and interference analysis. One focus of the training will be the usage of the network processor and the various calculation results. As well as the digital features of CHIRplus_BC its use for analog services will also be illustrated.

Understanding the principles of the analog network analysis is a prerequisite for developing efficient networks for digital terrestrial broadcasting. Digital terrestrial networks (DAB+, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVBT2 LITE, ISDB-T, ATSC) bring a number of new requirements regarding the reception mode which will be covered. Planning for portable or mobile reception is linked with many new features such as single frequency networks (SFNs) and network gain. To meet these new requirements it is necessary to learn and use the numerous features of the tool efficiently. The course will impart both theoretical and practical knowledge. The training will involve the usage of CHIRplus_BC and some case studies.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to use CHIRplus_BC in a very efficient way. Furthermore the features and calculation results will be explained from both the theoretical as well as from the practical viewpoint.

Intended for

This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in broadcast planning tools and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

• Configuration and setup
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Field strength calculations
• Coverage calculations and analyses
• Coordination procedures
• Analog and digital network analyses
• Compatibility DTT vs. other services (e.g. LTE/NR)
• Exercises

Date
on demand

Course Fee
1.995 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
This course provides a solid understanding of the design and planning of analog and digital broadcast networks using the LS telcom broadcast planning software CHIRplus_BC. The course follows the typical steps of radio network planning from selection of suitable sites and coverage planning to the compatibility checks with existing networks or international frequency plans. As well as theoretical explanations, much time is spent following practical exercises in the planning of broadcast networks using CHIRplus_BC to illustrate effects of different planning parameters and network configurations. The training will involve the usage of CHIRplus_BC and some case studies.

Course Objectives
After the course, participants will have a good understanding of the design and engineering of broadcast networks as well as the capability to use the broadcast planning tool CHIRplus_BC in a very efficient way.
 

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast planning and CHIRplus_BC tools usage, who are interested in broadcast planning exercises and who may be employed in broadcasters, network operators or regulators.
 

Contents

• Introduction of radio network planning
• Targets and procedures of radio network planning
• Active and passive interference calculations
• Frequency scan
• Coordination
• Coverage calculation
• Planning of analog and digital networks
• Analysis and optimization of broadcast networks
• Compatibility DTT vs. other services (e.g. LTE/NR)
• ...and a lot of hints and tricks

Date
on demand

Duration
2 Days

Course Fee
1.395 EUR (excl VAT)

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