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GVF500 Ed2

Introduction to Satellite Communications

Comprehensive overview of the technology and business of satellite communications.

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GVF505

RF and DC Theory for Satellite Systems

Important theory and knowledge about DC and RF for all satellite technicians.

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GVF506

Theory of Satellite TV Systems

Theory and knowledge important for all technicians and engineers involved with satellite television broadcast systems.

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GVF510 Ed2

Core Skills for VSAT Professionals

Critical skills required for fixed-antenna VSAT field technicians and engineers, focusing on accurate antenna alignment and prevention of major sources of uplink interference.

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GVF520

Satcom Fundamentals

Fundamental theory of VSAT communications for all VSAT technicians and engineers. Includes advanced interactive graphical simulations.

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GVF521

Practical Technique for VSAT Professionals

Knowledge, techniques, and practical tips that every field technician and installer needs to know in order to perform a high-quality, reliable VSAT installation job.

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GVF522

Spectrum Analyzer Theory

Theory of signals and their spectra, how a spectrum analyzer works, and how to make typical measurements in satcom systems. Includes live, interactive spectrum analyzer simulator.

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GVF523

Operating the Rohde and Schwarz FSH4 Spectrum Analyzer

How to use the Rohde and Schwarz FSH4 spectrum analyzer, with a focus on satellite communications applications.

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GVF524

Networking Fundamentals

Comprehensive overview of the principles and standards for modern data networking, include all layers ot the TCP/IP protocol, including fiber optics, WiFi, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SSH, IPv6, and all related layer technologies and common network management tools.

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GVF530

Core Skills for Mobile Satellite Terminal Operators

Key skills for all operators of auto-point (auto-deploy) satellite terminals.

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GVF531

Access Procedure Skills

Accurate pointing and cross-pol alignment skills for operators of auto-point terminals that are not type approved.

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GVF532

Core Uplinking Skills

Key skills for operators of manually-controlled, motorized earth stations, such as teleports and SNG trucks.

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ENG812

Link Budget Fundamentals

Theory and practice for analyzing point-to-point RF and microwave links and links through bent-pipe satellites.