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Produce radio link budgets

Produce radio link budgets

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN804
State Code
OCV79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and calculate fixed and mobile radio link budgets.It applies to individuals working as network engineers who take responsibility for establishing layout of a digital radio system to minimise transmission loss and optimise system performance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse suitability of radio systems
  • 1.1 Evaluate spectral efficiency of functional elements of mobile radio systems and determine optimal frequency utilisation
  • 1.2 Analyse features of radio communication systems and evaluate effectiveness of required applications
  • 1.3 Compare features and specifications of antennas used in radio systems to assist with radio link budgets
  • 1.4 Report on suitability and ways to improve radio systems to relevant personnel
2. Calculate a radio link budget
  • 2.1 Calculate path loss using variables in required propagation models and create power link budget
  • 2.2 Evaluate power link budget against allowable power margin specifications
  • 2.3 Evaluate modulation types and spectral efficiency according to required standards
  • 2.4 Confirm radio power link budget achieves required criteria
3. Complete evaluation and planning documentations
  • 3.1 Complete an evaluation report on performance of radio systems and recommend system improvements
  • 3.2 Document processes used to determine optimal power link budget for a radio system
  • 3.3 Communicate findings to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV97 ICTRFN801 Produce a radio link budget Unit of competency