Course Description

The course will consist of classroom discussions and/or equipment demonstrations of new and recent developments in broadcasting equipment including: (1) Medium Wave Digital Modulation, High Power Digital Modulation (up to and over 1 Megawatt); (2) FM transmission, including frequency agile N+1 Digital Modulation, and high-power solid state FM transmitters; (3) quarter wave cavity applications in FM and TV; (4) IOT based UHF transmitters, and RF correction for common amplification; (5) pattern testing and VSWR measurement of antennas for FM and TV; (6) tube life enhancement featuring air handling requirements; (7) low power and high power solid state VHF transmitters for TV and FM; (8) solid state low- and high-power UHF TV transmitters; (9) linearity and phase response requirements for amplification of Digital TV signals; and (10) antenna group delay requirements for Digital TV. The above topics will be presented by lecture, demonstration, and hands-on participation by the trainees.

(1) To increase working knowledge of the theory, operation and maintenance of broadcast transmitters as presented in this technical education program; and (2) to develop an understanding of the latest advances in broadcast technology.

This course has been structured primarily for radio and television engineers. Management level personnel who wish to enhance their overall technical understanding of transmitters are also encouraged to apply.

Technical with lab exercises for hands-on practice

July 20-21, 2000

July 24-August 4, 2000

Quincy, Illinois

K2-202, K2-208