8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and commissioning microwave and satellite communication systems. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EH186A Electronic communications, satellite and microwave Evidence shall show an understanding of electronic communications, satellite and microwave, applying safe working practices and relevant Standards, Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1. Propagation of electromagnetic waves through the atmosphere, transmission lines and waveguides including characteristic impedance, impedance matching, standing waves, microwave frequency bands T2. Microwave device parameters involving wavelength, phase, VSWR, impedance matching, circuit parameters, amplifiers, transmission, reception, oscillation, noise figure, noise temperature T3. Microwave devices and components T4. Microwave operational constraints and operating parameters such as power, bandwidth, gain, efficiency, operational life, electrical parameters, stability, cooling, size, testing and device selection T5. Microwave measurements, test equipment and testing techniques T6. EMI/EMC, generation, suppression and reduction T7. Satellite communications systems encompassing: Types of satellite systems and sub-systems Earth station locality and antenna parameters Link specifications and link calculations Base band signalling processes Modulation and system access T8. Commissioning electronic communication systems encompassing: Purpose of commissioning Commissioning planning and documentation Initial tests and adjustments Commissioning procedures |