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Select antenna system for radio communications

Select antenna system for radio communications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN402
State Code
AWD93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret industry practices and theories, and select appropriate antenna equipment for small projects or parts of larger projects to a job specification.It applies to individuals working alone or responsible for a technical team within regulatory authorities or other private and public organisations where they combine technical radio communications skills with broader organisational and administrative skills. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to select antenna system
  • 1.1 Establish extent of project from design brief or specification within team environment
  • 1.2 Obtain and review plans and drawings of existing or proposed installation site
  • 1.3 Determine whether antenna system hardware requires secure hut or shelter
  • 1.4 Determine antenna requirements and antenna feedline requirements from design brief or specifications, and research available commercial products
  • 1.5 Determine earthing components to meet regulatory and earthing requirements of antenna system
  • 1.6 Prepare antenna feedline route to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 1.7 Identify installation options, and assess against performance requirements and client requirements
2. Select antenna system
  • 2.1 Evaluate potential antenna system solutions that satisfy required performance, budgetary and regulatory requirements, and are suitable for installation in specified environment
  • 2.2 Make recommendations and select optimum antenna system
3. Document antenna system selection
  • 3.1 Document calculations, final specifications and reasons for selection of antenna system
  • 3.2 Prepare final report, including documentation and drawings of selected antenna system, and distribute to appropriate persons in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3404 ICTRFN4158A Select an antenna system for radio communications Unit of competency