Course Overview
The purpose of this training is to provide you with a foundational understanding of radio technology, equipping you with the knowledge to explore and experiment with radio systems. You’ll learn key concepts in radio communication and gain practical insights into radio operation and manipulation.
Course Outline
What is Radio?
Introduction to electromagnetic waves
Basic components of a radio system
Frequency and Wavelength
Understanding the electromagnetic spectrum
Relationship between frequency and wavelength
Amplitude, Modulation, Decibels and Gain
Types of modulation (AM, FM, PM)
Understanding decibels in radio communications
Gain concepts
Sampling and Bandwidth
Analog-to-digital conversion in radio systems
Bandwidth requirements for different types of signals
Importance of bandwidth in data transmission
Antennas
Basic antenna theory
Types of antennas (dipole, Yagi, parabolic, etc.)
Tuning and Amplification
LC circuits and tuning
RF amplifiers and their characteristics
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand core radio concepts and technologies
Analyze basic properties of radio signals
Appreciate the role of various components in radio systems
