The comprehensive Microwave Transmission Link Design and Network Planning Training Course offers a robust foundation in planning telecommunication transmission networks utilizing advanced Microwave systems. It intricately covers significant aspects of microwave signal propagation, commencing with free-space loss, absorption loss, and delving into statistical analysis of various phenomena that impact microwave reception, such as rain, multipath fading (flat and selective), Fresnel zones, K-factor variation, and ducting in alignment with ITU-T/ITU-R standards. Moreover, this course equips participants with fundamental parameters essential for identifying microwave links, including antenna specifics, Tx/Rx power, modulation coding, among others, which can be practically applied to individual requirements, incorporating interference studies and PtMP coverage map preparation through Pathloss 5.

Course Objectives:

Comprehend the concept and characteristics of digital microwave communications.
Understand the functions and principles of each component of digital microwave equipment.
Explore common networking modes and application scenarios of digital microwave equipment.
Learn about the propagation principles of digital microwave communication and various types of fading, along with anti-fading technologies.
Master microwave link budget calculations for Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multi-Point (PtMP), and network planning.
Grasp the procedure and key considerations in designing microwave transmission links, including Microwave link design, PtMP coverage map, and interference study using Pathloss 5.

Course Outlines:

Day 1:
Microwave Communication Overview

• Understanding Microwaves
• Microwave vs. Fiber Optics
• Historical Evolution of Microwaves
• Digital Microwave Communication Introduction
• Selection of Microwave Frequency Bands
• Configuration of RF Channels
• Modulation and Coding in Digital Microwave Communication
• Microwave Frame Structure
• Types of Microwave Equipment: Trunk, All Outdoor, Split Mount
• Components: Outdoor Unit (ODU) / Indoor Unit (IDU), Microwave Antenna, Antenna Adjustment

Day 2:
Microwave Networking, Application, Propagation, and Link Budget

• Networking Modes in Digital Microwave
• Types of Digital Microwave Stations
• Relay Stations: Active and Passive (Parabolic and Plane Reflector)
• Applications of Digital Microwave
• Key Parameters for Microwave Propagation
• Fresnel Zone and Radius
• Factors Affecting Microwave Propagation Clearance
• Fading Types: Free Space Loss, Absorption, Rain, Ground Reflection, Multipath
• Radio Path Link Budget and Fade Margins

Day 3:
Anti-Fading Techniques

• Frequency and Time Domain Equalization
• Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC)
• Adaptive Coding & Modulation (ACM)
• Cross-Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC)
• Diversity Technologies: Frequency and Space
• Protection Modes of Digital Microwave Equipment

Day 4:
Frequency Planning, Availability, and Recommendations

• Frequency Planning for Various Network Topologies
• Interference Analysis
• Quality, Availability, and Practical Recommendations
• Bill of Quantities (BoQ) Planning
• Transitioning Towards 4G/5G

Day 5:
Microwave Network Planning and Link Design with Pathloss 5

• Understanding Pathloss Software
• PtP and PtMP Microwave Link Design
• Coverage Mapping for PtMP Links
• Comprehensive Interference Studies
• Report Generation