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Antennas, Propagation & Radio Coverage

Planned 4 hours course focused on concrete, practice-based radio skills. Interest registration is open; instruction is not yet scheduled.

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In development — not yet enrolling. This class is a planned Black Box Fields educational offering. External licensing, certification and examination privileges belong to their relevant authorities and require independent eligibility and approval. Transmitting exercises will use only authorized services and operators.

Exactly what you will learn

  1. Compare quarter-wave, half-wave and directional antennas
  2. examine polarization, height and terrain
  3. distinguish VHF/UHF line-of-sight effects
  4. demonstrate reflected power and coax losses
  5. sketch a coverage test.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

Antenna samples; SWR analyzer; legal operating radios; topographic map

Instructor demonstrations, written scenarios and supervised practical exercises will be adapted to available equipment and participant credentials.

What you will produce / how we will assess

Produce a comparative antenna and coverage worksheet using measurements or simulated test data.

Course details

Duration: 4 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-205
Availability: Interest list only; dates, delivery format, pricing and instructor assignments pending.
Prerequisites: Appropriate introductory coursework or equivalent background for advanced classes; any transmitting role additionally requires applicable licensing.

Register your interest

Tell us you're interested in this specific class. This is a nonbinding interest inquiry, not paid enrollment or a reserved seat.