Repeater Programming Training workshop based in Lincoln, or your premises.
Course Title: One-Day Repeater Programming Workshop
Duration: 1 day
Course Description: This enjoyable one-day workshop offers practical training in repeater programming, focusing on essential skills needed for configuring and maintaining repeater systems.
Participants engage in hands-on activities and simulations to gain proficiency in programming software, setting frequencies, and performing basic troubleshooting.
Workshop Agenda:
Morning Session (4 hours):
- Introduction to Repeater Operation (1 hour)
- Overview of repeater function and its importance in extending communication range, of VHF & UHF based two-way radio systems.
- Explanation of simplex, duplex, and half-duplex communication modes
- Repeater Components and Equipment (1 hour)
- Overview of essential repeater components: Duplexers, antennas, UPS, etc.
- Understanding linking equipment and networking options
- Programming Basics (2 hours)
- Hands-on training in using programming software for repeater configuration
- Setting frequencies, tones, colour codes, and basic operational parameters
Afternoon Session (4 hours): 4. Frequency Coordination and Licensing (1 hour).
- Overview of the licensing process and frequency coordination requirements
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for legal operation.
- Configuration and Maintenance (2 hours)
- Practical exercises in configuring repeaters for specific frequencies and modes
- Basic maintenance tasks and troubleshooting common issues
- Safety and Emergency Procedures (1 hour)
- Safety protocols for working with RF equipment and climbing towers
- Emergency response procedures for power outages, equipment failures, etc.
Delivery Method:
- Instructor-led sessions with interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- Small group exercises and simulations for practical learning.
- Q&A sessions to address participant queries and concerns.
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with telecommunications concepts and radio communication principles would be beneficial but not required.
Target Audience: Telecommunications technicians, amateur radio enthusiasts, and anyone involved in the setup or maintenance of repeater systems.
Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the One-Day Repeater Programming Workshop.
