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<strong>Training</strong> Calendar<br />
July 2010-December 2011<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre –<br />
<strong>Training</strong>, <strong>Seminars</strong> & Best Practice Education.<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com
02 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Introduction<br />
Comments from previous delegates:<br />
“We have had always extremely good<br />
experience with <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong>’s<br />
seminars“ – German Authority<br />
“.. your company’s commitment to<br />
excellence that enabled me to have<br />
such a fruitful experience” – United<br />
Arabic Emirates Authority<br />
“Thank you very much for your great<br />
work…” – Scandinavian Authority”<br />
Locations of <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong><br />
The <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> Group is today comprised of its headquarters in Lichtenau/Germany<br />
and subsidiaries and regional offices all over the world:<br />
Headquarters<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> AG,<br />
Germany<br />
Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33<br />
D-77839 Lichtenau/<br />
Germany<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 600<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605<br />
Info@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
Subsidiaries<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> Limited,<br />
Canada<br />
System solutions and expertise<br />
for radio spectrum management<br />
and wireless network planning<br />
For more than 18 years <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> AG is successfully acting as an independent company in the fields of radio network<br />
planning, frequency coordination, spectrum management and general regulatory affairs. <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> is providing solutions<br />
(services and software) for the telecommunication market and has successfully handled consulting, engineering<br />
and software projects for clients – regulatory bodies, broadcast and telecom operators – in more than 80 countries.<br />
From the ever increasing close relationships with regulatory commissions all over the world, more than 70 regulatory<br />
authorities have become customers of <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong>’s large portfolio of consulting, training and software system solution<br />
offerings.<br />
The software solutions are based on highly sophisticated geographic information systems and incorporate a powerful<br />
database engine. They support administrative licensing processes, detailed RF planning analyses as well as international<br />
coordination routines for all wireless services (analogue and digital Broadcast, Mobile TV, GSM, 3G, LTE,<br />
TETRA, Microwave, WiMAX, etc.).<br />
Owing to the longstanding experience and excellent knowledge of our staff, <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> can offer a broad range of<br />
Consulting Services as for instance: Radio/Spectrum/Capacity/Parameter Planning and Optimisation, Bid Planning<br />
Support, Support in License Application Processes, Spectrum Optimisation, Generation of Frequency Plans, Consultancy<br />
Assistance, Support in Procurement Process, Feasibility Studies, Audits and Strategic Consulting.<br />
Part of this very comprehensive consultancy portfolio is also the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre that offers a wide<br />
variety of different seminars, training and best practices education.<br />
1 Antares Drive, Suite 510<br />
CDN-Ottawa, ON, K2E 8C4/<br />
Canada<br />
+1 (0) 613 228 4112<br />
+1 (0) 613 228 4113<br />
Info@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> SAS,<br />
France<br />
4 av Morane-Saulnier -<br />
Bât. A<br />
F-78140 Vélizy/France<br />
+33 (0) 1 3926 8585<br />
+33 (0) 1 3926 8586<br />
Info@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
<strong>LS</strong> of South Africa Radio<br />
Communications (Pty) Ltd.<br />
131 Gelding Ave, Ruimsig,<br />
Roodeport, 1724 Johannesburg/South<br />
Africa<br />
+27 (0) 11 958 5153<br />
+27 (0) 11 86 569 1419<br />
Info@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
Representative Office<br />
China<br />
Representative Office<br />
Hungary<br />
Representative Office<br />
Middle East
Welcome at<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence<br />
Centre!<br />
For more than 9 years, the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre<br />
offers a constantly growing programme of first-class broadcast,<br />
telecommunications and spectrum management training,<br />
seminars and best practice education to professionals of<br />
all levels. Our training is designed to help customers help<br />
themselves, with the focus on actionable knowledge and<br />
hands-on practice.<br />
Our standard programme in the <strong>Training</strong> Calendar lets you<br />
choose from a comprehensive selection of seminars, training<br />
and workshops for all your training needs, including expert<br />
training on broadcast and radio network planning, seminars<br />
on spectrum management and the latest radio technologies,<br />
as well as basic and advanced training on <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong>´s software<br />
solutions.<br />
In addition, we offer customer-designed courses developed<br />
especially for your individual needs. Tailored to your needs<br />
– to your schedule – at your location. Our training specialists<br />
will help to evaluate your training requirements and offer<br />
real-world solutions. They will work with you to design a training<br />
programme that suits you best. Please find the details in<br />
the chapter “Customised <strong>Training</strong>” on page 24/25.<br />
We are up-to-date – the contents of all our seminars are permanently<br />
checked and revised. New facts and latest amendments<br />
will immediately be taken into account. We guarantee<br />
up-to-date know-how especially with respect to recommendations,<br />
regulations and standards.<br />
So we ensure that you will leave us fully satisfied, enriched by<br />
extensive knowledge and favourable impressions. The core of<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre is a group of professional<br />
lecturers and specialists covering a wide range of expert<br />
knowledge and practical experience. The training process is<br />
based on modern training methods and computer based training.<br />
The <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre at our headquarters in<br />
Germany is designed exclusively for training courses, seminars<br />
and workshops. Several state-of-the-art equipped seminar<br />
rooms in different sizes are capable of accommodating<br />
courses and events from 2 - 150 delegates. Furthermore we<br />
have opened new modern training facilities in our offices in<br />
Ottawa/Canada and Paris/France.<br />
Our team would be happy to assist you in booking overnight<br />
accommodations for you and your colleagues or organising<br />
social events in the evening to balance the work during the<br />
day. We also offer a free shuttle from the recommended hotels<br />
to the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre.<br />
We invite you to study our new <strong>Training</strong> Calendar comprising<br />
well-tried, revised and new seminars. With <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> courses,<br />
it’s not just about the knowledge… it’s about knowing how to<br />
use it! We are looking forward to welcoming you at the<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre, sharing our knowledge with<br />
you… to give you the decisive advantage.<br />
Roland Götz<br />
Chief Operating Officer<br />
Introduction<br />
Your certificate from<br />
the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> &<br />
Competence Centre<br />
03
04<br />
The <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence<br />
Centre Faculty:<br />
Six reasons why you should participate<br />
at <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong>s training<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Introduction<br />
Wide range of expert knowledge<br />
Experienced and knowledgeable trainers<br />
Guarantee of up-to-date know-how<br />
Flexible approach to meet your training needs<br />
Perfectly equipped training facilities<br />
Excellent organisation<br />
Extract of <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> <strong>Training</strong> &<br />
Competence Centre Team<br />
Our Faculty of 35+ training professionals is the key of<br />
success for our training. They are carefully selected for<br />
their experience and knowledge – and very important for<br />
us, their ability to make all of that accessible to our<br />
delegates.<br />
Our Clients are our References<br />
(Excerpt)<br />
AUTORIDADE NACIONAL DE COMUNICAÇÕES<br />
Broadcast Service Danmark A/S<br />
Banestrøget 21 · DK-2630 Tåstrup · info@bsd.dk · Tel. 7011 8011 · Fax +45 4371 1143
Course Jul-Dec<br />
2010<br />
Jan-Jun<br />
2011<br />
Jul-Dec<br />
2011<br />
Spectrum Management<br />
Spectrum Auction |06 16.11.-18.11.10 05.04.-07.04.11 08.11.-10.11.11<br />
Strategies for Modern Spectrum Management |06 02.11.-05.11.10 15.02.-18.02.11 20.09.-23.09.11<br />
Technical Issues of Radio Spectrum Management |07 25.10.-29.10.10 21.02.-25.02.11 26.09.-30.09.11<br />
Military Frequency Management |07 12.10.-14.10.10 15.03.-17.03.11 20.09.-22.09.11<br />
Spectrum Monitoring Measurements & Techniques |08 19.10.-20.10.10 22.03.-23.03.11 25.10.-26.10.11<br />
Practical Spectrum Monitoring Measurements |08 21.10.-22.10.10 24.03.-25.03.11 27.10.-28.10.11<br />
Digital Dividend |09 16.12.10 26.05.11 15.12.11<br />
Measurements of Human Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Fields<br />
(incl. practical measurements) |09<br />
22.11.-24.11.10 04.04.-06.04.11 14.11.-16.11.11<br />
Satellite Coordination |10 on demand on demand on demand<br />
V-Sat |10 01.12.-02.12.10 25.05.-26.05.11 30.11.-01.12.11<br />
EMC Analysis Principles |11 06.07.-09.07.10 03.05.-06.05.11 05.07.-08.07.11<br />
Inter Service Calculation Tool - SPECTRAemc |11 27.09.-01.10.10 14.03.-18.03.11 17.10.-21.10.11<br />
Introduction to <strong>LS</strong> Spectrum Management Tool Family |12 06.12.-10.12.10 16.05.-20.05.11 21.11.-25.11.11<br />
System Administration |12 23.11.-26.11.10 08.02.-11.02.11 22.11.-25.11.11<br />
Harmonised Calculation Method (HCM) |12 23.11.10 12.04.11 22.11.11<br />
Broadcast<br />
Broadcast Planning Basic |13 26.10.-27.10.10 15.03.-16.03.11 25.10.-26.10.11<br />
Broadcast Planning Advanced |13 28.10.-29.10.10 17.03.-18.03.11 27.10.-28.10.11<br />
Mobile TV |14 14.12.-15.12.10 24.05.-25.05.11 13.12.-14.12.11<br />
Final Acts GENEVA 06 Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Service |14 02.12.-03.12.10 14.04.-15.04.11 01.12.-02.12.11<br />
Digital Radio |15 09.11.-10.11.10 10.05.-11.05.11 06.12.-07.12.11<br />
DVB-T2 – 2nd Generation Digital Video Broadcast |15 30.11.-01.12.10 12.04.-13.04.11 29.11.-30.11.11<br />
Recommendation ITU-R P.1546 - 1812 |15 11.11.-12.11.10 12.05.-13.05.11 08.12.-09.12.11<br />
BC Planning Tool – CHIRplus_BC (Radio/TV, Analogue/Digital) |16 15.11.-17.11.10 28.03.-30.03.11 14.11.-16.11.11<br />
Broadcast Planning Exercises using CHIRplus_BC |16 18.11.-19.11.10 31.03.-01.04.11 17.11.-18.11.11<br />
Broadcast Antennas |17 25.10.10 14.03.11 24.10.11<br />
BC Planning Tool – CHIRplus_BC (LF, MF, HF) |17<br />
Mobile & Microwave<br />
12.10.-13.10.10 02.03.-03.03.11 11.10.-12.10.11<br />
Radio Network Planning for GSM Networks |18 05.10.-07.10.10 22.03.-24.03.11 04.10.-06.10.11<br />
Radio Network Planning for PMR/TETRA Networks |18 15.09.-17.09.10 30.03.-01.04.11 14.09.-16.09.11<br />
PMR – Professional Mobile Radio |19 13.09.-14.09.10 28.03.-29.03.11 12.09.-13.09.11<br />
PMR/TETRA Planning Exercises using xG-Planner |19 08.12.-09.12.10 02.05.-03.05.11 07.12.-08.12.11<br />
Mobile Network Planning Tool xG-Planner Basic |20 18.10.-20.10.10 16.05.-18.05.11 17.10.-19.10.11<br />
Mobile Network Planning Tool – xG-Planner Advanced<br />
GSM/TETRA or UMTS |20<br />
21.10.-22.10.10 19.05.-20.05.11 20.10.-21.10.11<br />
LTE – Long Term Evolution |21 06.09.-07.09.10 01.03.-02.03.11 05.09.-06.09.11<br />
WiMAX/Broadband Wireless Access Information Session |21 18.11.-19.11.10 05.05.-06.05.11 10.11.-11.11.11<br />
Planning & Coordination of Microwave Links (PtP & PtMP) |22 16.11.-17.11.10 09.05.-10.05.11 03.11.-04.11.11<br />
Radio Link Calculation and Coordination Tool – MULTIlink |22 22.11.-24.11.10 11.05.-13.05.11 07.11.-09.11.11<br />
Others<br />
Digital Terrain Data – Requirements, Production & Usage |23 12.10.10 08.03.11 11.10.11<br />
CATCHit |23 13.10.-14.10.10 09.03.-10.03.11 12.10.-13.10.11<br />
Crystal Reports ® |23 06.12.-10.12.10 21.02.-25.02.11 05.12.-09.12.11<br />
Customised <strong>Training</strong><br />
Modular Platform |24-25<br />
New Seminar Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
Overview 05<br />
05
06 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Spectrum Management<br />
3 Days<br />
New Seminar<br />
4 Days<br />
Spectrum Auction<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Spectrum auctions are used around the world to assign<br />
licenses for commercial spectrum. Beginning in the late 80’s<br />
countries began to transition away from using licensing processes<br />
based on comparative technical criteria and moved to<br />
auctions to award spectrum to the entities that value the<br />
licenses most highly (and will therefore put it to its highest<br />
use).<br />
With the internet, spectrum auctions can be simple and<br />
straightforward for regulators to conduct and just as easy for<br />
bidders to participate in. However, getting the auction design<br />
just right to avoid issues such as collusion and strategic gaming<br />
can be difficult, and providing bidders with simple and<br />
straightforward rules to follow can be equally problematic.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training, participants will understand the trade-offs<br />
associated with various auction rules. Participants will get<br />
hands-on experience participating in a set of simulated auctions,<br />
both from a regulator’s and a bidder’s perspective.<br />
Participants will get experience in setting minimum opening<br />
bid amounts, bid increments, round schedules, and stage<br />
transitions from the regulators perspective and experience<br />
what it’s like to be a bidder: managing eligibility, forecasting<br />
demand in future rounds, setting and implementing bidding<br />
strategies, and gracefully exiting the auction.<br />
Strategies for Modern<br />
Spectrum Management<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The radio spectrum is a limited resource that is shared<br />
between different systems, operators and nations. It is the<br />
task of a Regulatory Authority to manage the radio spectrum<br />
in a way that its use is optimised to the benefit of all. For this<br />
policies for the access and the usage of spectrum have to be<br />
defined while considering national and international regulations.<br />
Also technical and economical constraints arising from<br />
the intended spectrum usage have to be fulfilled.<br />
The training “Strategies for Modern Spectrum Management”<br />
introduces state of the art approaches and methods used to<br />
manage spectrum. Following an introduction to the international<br />
framework and the terminology defined by the Radio<br />
Regulations different strategies are discussed. The training<br />
covers the classical command and control approach as well as<br />
recent tendencies like spectrum trading. Topics like technology<br />
neutral definition of licenses, dynamic spectrum usage,<br />
cross border coordination methods, and approaches for<br />
licensing and spectrum pricing complete the seminar.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will understand the current<br />
international framework built by the Radio Regulations and the<br />
ideas and strategies behind different approaches to manage<br />
the radio spectrum.<br />
Suitable for<br />
The course is designed for spectrum regulators and telecommunications<br />
professionals wanting to learn first-hand how to<br />
conduct and participate in spectrum auctions.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio spectrum.<br />
Contents<br />
History of spectrum assignment methods and where<br />
spectrum auctions fit in<br />
Why auction?<br />
Auction design choices<br />
Auction activity rules<br />
Anti collusion rules<br />
Auction results from around the world<br />
Auction best practices<br />
Set up for auction simulation (sealed bids, multiple round<br />
ascending -- SMRA and Clock)<br />
Group simulations<br />
Results review<br />
Wrap up question and answer period<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 16-18, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Apr 05-07, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 08-10, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,890 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Suitable for<br />
The focus has been laid to Spectrum Regulators and majorspectrum<br />
users like telecom organisations. Nevertheless the<br />
course is also useful for consultants and all people and entities<br />
with a general interest in the field of spectrum management.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communication technology.<br />
Contents<br />
The international framework for spectrum management<br />
Policies for spectrum management<br />
Spectrum licensing (licensed/non-licensed bands)<br />
Spectrum pricing and spectrum trading<br />
Spectrum monitoring - the quality control of spectrum<br />
management<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 02-05, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Feb 15-18, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 20-23, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,120 € (excluding VAT)
5 Days<br />
3 Days<br />
Technical Issues of<br />
Radio Spectrum Management<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The goal of spectrum management is to avoid harmful interference<br />
between radio stations. Different procedures are used<br />
for that. These procedures are based on regulatory requirements<br />
and have to consider physical and technical limitations<br />
of radio technology. Thus, spectrum managers have to understand<br />
the impact of technology in order to optimise the use of<br />
the radio frequency spectrum.<br />
The seminar introduces different physical and technical<br />
aspects of spectrum management and explains how analyses<br />
during interference and coordinating calculations are done.<br />
Technical basics, such as waves’ propagation, modulation<br />
schemes and propagation models are reviewed in the beginning.<br />
In a second step typical coordination procedures for<br />
radio services like Broadcast and LandMobile are detailed and<br />
possibilities to avoid harmful interferences are introduced. A<br />
separate section gives insight into radio monitoring and spectrum<br />
scanning techniques.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will have technical knowledge<br />
of different radio services and will understand the principles<br />
behind typical coordination procedures.<br />
Military<br />
Frequency Management<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Military frequency management has to consider different<br />
frame conditions: National and international regulations for<br />
spectrum and frequency management, technical requirements<br />
of the used systems and finally the tactical requirements<br />
arising from the needs of the operation.<br />
The training gives an overview of procedures used by military<br />
to perform frequency management in national and international<br />
environments for common exercises and operations<br />
and highlights experiences made during recent military operations.<br />
For this the training is split in several parts. After an introduction<br />
to international spectrum management organisations,<br />
their procedures and their impact on military frequency management<br />
the training gives an overview on the technical principles<br />
and spectrum requirements for selected military<br />
applications such as radio communication, radio navigation or<br />
radars.<br />
In a third part an experienced military frequency manager will<br />
give insight into real scenarios and share his experiences with<br />
the audience. Topics are for example the establishment of<br />
appropriate procedures to ensure coordination with other<br />
organisations during exercises and operations, or approaches<br />
for allocation and sub-allocation of frequencies for adequate,<br />
spectrum efficient military frequency management.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to understand<br />
Spectrum Management<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in technical aspects in the field of spectrum<br />
management.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications.<br />
Contents<br />
Fundamentals of radio waves and communication<br />
principles<br />
Radio waves propagation and different propagation models<br />
Overview of broadcast, fixed, LandMobile and satellite<br />
services<br />
Introduction to radio location and navigation services<br />
Technical analysis of different services<br />
Spectrum Monitoring techniques<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 25-29, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Feb 21-25, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Sep 26-30, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,590 € (excluding VAT)<br />
typical frequency requirements for military applications (e.g<br />
radio communications equipment), and will have an insight<br />
into typical organisations, approaches and procedures for<br />
military frequency management.<br />
Suitable for<br />
All people who are supposed to work<br />
- in military frequency management or<br />
- together with military frequency managers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio telecommunication technology.<br />
Contents<br />
International spectrum management organisations and<br />
their procedures<br />
Military applications and their use of the frequency<br />
spectrum<br />
Common structures and approaches for military frequency<br />
management<br />
Typical military frequency management scenarios and<br />
procedures<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 12-14, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 15-17, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Sep 20-22, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,870 € (excluding VAT)<br />
07
08 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Spectrum Management<br />
2 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
New Seminar<br />
Spectrum Monitoring<br />
Measurements and Techniques<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training, based on the latest ITU-R and CEPT Recommendations<br />
and Reports and Handbooks gives an introduction into<br />
the most common spectrum monitoring measurements.<br />
Besides several measurement techniques theoretical background<br />
is presented. The training ends with some practical<br />
examples.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to understand<br />
the procedures and methods of the most common monitoring<br />
measurements. They will also be able to distinguish between<br />
different measurement technologies and be aware of technical<br />
limitations of this measurement equipment<br />
Suitable for<br />
Regulatory Authorities’ staff members supposed to execute<br />
spectrum monitoring measurements in future.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications and electromagnetic<br />
wave propagation.<br />
Contents<br />
General introduction to spectrum monitoring<br />
Role of monitoring in the spectrum management process<br />
Manual monitoring<br />
Practical Spectrum Monitoring<br />
Measurements<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training, based on the “Spectrum Monitoring Measurements<br />
and Techniques” training, gives an introduction into the<br />
practical spectrum monitoring measurements. The trainees<br />
will follow practical examples to show the limitations of spectrum<br />
monitoring measurements. The training ends with real<br />
measurements on the RF-environment in Lichtenau/Germany.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to perform<br />
practical spectrum monitoring measurements under real conditions<br />
and limitations in the RF-field. They will also be able to<br />
make estimations on expected measurement results, judging<br />
the quality of the performed measurements and planning<br />
measurement-campaigns. The trainee can transfer the learned<br />
skills directly to daily work.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Regulatory Authorities’ staff members supposed to execute<br />
spectrum monitoring measurements.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications and electromagnetic<br />
wave propagation.<br />
Knowledge in spectrum monitoring measurements.<br />
Spectrum occupancy measurements based on ITU Spectrum<br />
Monitoring Handbook version 2002 chapter 4.4 and<br />
draft version 2010 chapter 4.10<br />
Automatic frequency band occupancy measurements<br />
based on recommendation ITU-R SM 1809/ECC(05)01<br />
Bandwidth measurements using ITU-R SM.443<br />
FM broadcast measurements, including FM Extra and<br />
other additional signals<br />
Interferences<br />
Introduction to statistical analyses<br />
Frequency channel occupancy (FCO) measurements using<br />
ITU-R SM.1536<br />
Frequency channel occupancy according ITU-R SM.1793<br />
using the automatic frequency band registrations as<br />
described in recommendation ITU-R SM.1809<br />
Combination of automatic and manual monitoring<br />
Automatic detection of illegal transmitters<br />
Inspection of radio stations from a monitoring perspective<br />
Presentation of monitoring information<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 19-20, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 22-23, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 25-26, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Overview on spectrum monitoring tasks<br />
Selecting the equipment according to the actual task<br />
Distinguishing between real signals and intermodulation<br />
products<br />
Limitations due to the real environment<br />
Basic measurements with MONITORplus<br />
Practical measurement on FM-Broadcast- /<br />
DVB-T-transmitters<br />
Different usage of homing and direction-finding<br />
Locating transmitters using different methods<br />
(sequential / parallel DF)<br />
Hints and kinks performing measurements<br />
Rough estimation of measurement results<br />
Judging the results with MONITORplus<br />
Planning measurement-campaigns<br />
Practical hands-on measurements<br />
Transfer of the learned skills to daily work<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 21-22, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 24-25, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 27-28, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)
1 Day<br />
2 or 3 Days<br />
Digital Dividend<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The digitalisation of the analogue terrestrial television and the<br />
according increase in spectrum efficiency in the UHF frequency<br />
range rises up a lot of covetousness from other services.<br />
The course will outline the question “What is digital<br />
dividend”, videlicet to define which is the released band, what<br />
are the current operating services as well as the expected<br />
difficulties in clearing the spectrum.<br />
In the next step the seminar will deal with possible services in<br />
the released spectrum and the according compatibility analyses.<br />
Finally the current status of realisation of the digital dividend<br />
will be analysed.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The goal of this training is to get an overview about the so<br />
called digital dividend. The seminar will not go into very deep<br />
details in every service; the intention is more to put a spot on<br />
the main issues, challenges and consequences of the digital<br />
dividend.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in technical aspects of spectrum usage in<br />
band IV/V.<br />
Measurements of<br />
Human Exposure to<br />
RF Electromagnetic Fields<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The transmitters of RF radio services produce electromagnetic<br />
emissions people may be exposed to. For assessing<br />
people’s safety, the exposure must be measured and compared<br />
with limits. The training will focus on the measurement<br />
of general public exposure; some aspects of occupational<br />
exposure are given in addition.<br />
This practically oriented course is available as a basic 2-day<br />
course or as an extensive 3-day course including more practical<br />
measurements.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training, the participants will be able to perform<br />
measurements of RF exposure to different radio services,<br />
which are correct concerning measurement methodology,<br />
equipment settings and post processing. They will also understand<br />
the philosophy of exposure limits.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Regulatory Authorities, Environmental Agencies, Radiation<br />
Protection Authorities, Health and Safety Departments of<br />
Network Operators, Measurement Laboratories.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basic knowledge of RF wireless communication techniques is<br />
required; understanding in spectrum analyser functionality is<br />
helpful. The participants are encouraged to bring their own<br />
Spectrum Management<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Digitalisation of terrestrial TV<br />
Released spectrum<br />
Current usage of the clearing band<br />
Potential services (HD-TV, LTE, WiMAX, broadband access)<br />
Compatibilities of the potential services<br />
Status of realisation of digital dividend worldwide<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 16, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 26, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Dec 15, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
595 € (excluding VAT)<br />
measurement equipment to the training. Additional equipment<br />
will be provided by the trainers.<br />
Contents<br />
ICNIRP’s RF exposure limits philosophy<br />
Status of current biological research<br />
Basic measurement principles<br />
Derivation of an appropriate measurement methodology<br />
Correct measurements of FM, DAB, AM broadcast, analogue<br />
TV and DVB-T, GSM, UMTS, and TETRA exposures<br />
Review of existing measurement standards<br />
Measurement report and uncertainty budget<br />
In addition to the basic 2-day course, the following contents<br />
are covered in the 3-day course:<br />
Correct measurements of DECT, WLAN, WiMAX, and radar<br />
exposures; long-term measurements<br />
Measurement practice of real life signals<br />
Typical results and analysis of measurement campaigns<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 22-24, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English or German<br />
Apr 04-06, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English or German<br />
Nov 14-16, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English or German<br />
Course Fee<br />
2-days course: 1,280 € (excluding VAT)<br />
3-days course: 1,920 € (excluding VAT)<br />
09
10 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Spectrum Management<br />
2 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
New Seminar<br />
Satellite Coordination<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This course provides a general introduction to the theory and<br />
the processes of an international satellite coordination. The<br />
focus is on<br />
1. the principles of the calculation of C/I ratios,<br />
2. the ITU structure<br />
3. Radio Regulations and on ITU-R Recommendations.<br />
The course provides a mix of theoretical and practical sessions<br />
aimed at providing the student with diverse set of skills<br />
needed by a satellite coordination engineer – from the identification<br />
of potentially interfering networks to the capture and<br />
analysis of technical data.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The training will provide the participants with background<br />
information to locate and use information about satellite networks<br />
with which their own systems may need to coordinate.<br />
In addition we will provide an overview of the ITU processes<br />
and rules.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Technical staff and employees of Regulatory Authorities who<br />
need to develop specific capability or a general awareness of<br />
GSO satellite coordination.<br />
VSAT - Satellite Communication<br />
via Very Small Aperture Terminals<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Internet Access and Intranet Access is a requirement all over<br />
the world. A lot of applications are dependent on communication<br />
links with decent capacity and high availability even in<br />
remote areas. VSAT can provide such links with high performance<br />
if planning, system design, satellite and equipment<br />
selection has been done properly. The training gives a comprehensive<br />
overview of planning, set-up and operations for<br />
such systems. The seminar introduces both theoretical and<br />
practical knowledge.<br />
Touched topics cover wave propagation, satellite footprint,<br />
network topology, link budget calculations as well as technical<br />
parameters of network elements used, such as antennas,<br />
transceivers etc. Aside the engineering of a typical VSAT station<br />
the aspects for star topology and mesh topology networks<br />
are worked out during the session. Because modern VSAT<br />
systems are a prime example of convergence both the RF and<br />
IP domains will be touched in its basics as well. Further the<br />
training includes an overview of necessary certifications to<br />
install and operate VSAT stations.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be familiar with the<br />
principles of VSAT stations and networks including planning<br />
and operations. They will be able to identify the different platforms,<br />
satellites and network technologies fitting to the different<br />
applications.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Some background in radio communications.<br />
Contents<br />
General aspects of satellite systems<br />
Theoretical principles of interference analysis<br />
• System performance and link budgets<br />
• Noise and interference<br />
• C/I calculation<br />
Introduction to the Radio Regulations (Articles 5, 9 and 11)<br />
Relevant ITU-R Recommendations<br />
Overview of the available ITU software tools<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
on demand<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,190 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Suitable for<br />
Engineers and technical management of governmental and<br />
private entities involved in the planning and establishment of<br />
communication links in their organisation.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Satellite footprints (coverage area, signal density, typical<br />
bands used)<br />
VSAT configuration<br />
Typical technical parameters of the network elements used<br />
Link calculation and budget calculation<br />
Power calculation<br />
Typical fixed and mobile applications supported and<br />
services provided<br />
Typical network topologies for both business and<br />
residential users<br />
IP aspects<br />
National and International permits and certifications<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 01-02, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 25-26, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 30-Dez 01, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,190 € (excluding VAT)
4 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
5 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
EMC Analysis<br />
Principles<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The training “EMC Analysis Principles” gives an introduction<br />
into EMC analysis techniques. The training will encompass the<br />
theory and concepts associated with the EMC analysis principles.<br />
On day four of the workshop trainees will have the opportunity<br />
of applying the concepts learnt during the first three<br />
days of training.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to understand<br />
the theory and concepts of EMC analysis and to apply its<br />
concepts in the day-to-day work.<br />
Suitable for<br />
All people working in a technical department for frequency<br />
assignment, frequency planning, technical licensing and spectrum<br />
control.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Inter Service<br />
Calculation Tool SPECTRAemc<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The training will impart theoretical and practical knowledge.<br />
The first day is dedicated to the general programme handling<br />
(GUI) and the database functions in order to let the trainees<br />
find a way to understand the tool’s philosophy. The following<br />
days will cover, step by step, the calculation functions required<br />
to support the frequency assignment process including coordination,<br />
international notification, interference analysis and<br />
many other functions in all frequency ranges.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to understand<br />
the methods of the tool very well. They will be able to understand<br />
the calculated results for basic and advanced technical<br />
calculation function from the theoretical and practical point of<br />
view.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Frequency assignment engineers for all radio services, system<br />
engineers, Regulatory Authorities.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Spectrum Management<br />
Contents<br />
EMC analysis principles<br />
Propagation models<br />
Transmitter and receiver data<br />
Interference analysis<br />
Frequency plans, frequency allocations, channelling plans<br />
Health safety and near zone analyses<br />
Link analysis<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Jul 06-09, 2010/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
May 03-06, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
Jul 05-08, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Setup and start SPECTRAemc<br />
GUI handling<br />
Data selection from server<br />
Working with test objects<br />
3D visualisation, prediction models<br />
Basic technical calculations<br />
Network processor, interference analysis<br />
Frequency pre-selection<br />
Desensitisation analysis<br />
Usage of wizards<br />
ITU–Notification, coordination calculations<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Sep 27-Oct 01, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 14-18, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 17-21, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,590 € (excluding VAT)<br />
11
12 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Spectrum Management<br />
4 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
4 Days<br />
1 Day<br />
Introduction to<br />
<strong>LS</strong> Spectrum Management Tool Family<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The training gives an introduction to the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> tool family<br />
used by many Regulatory Authorities around the world. In<br />
detailed exercises the handling and data entry for the central<br />
database will be shown to the participants. The set up of a<br />
frequency plan in accordance with the ITU regulations is the<br />
second part of this training. Data exchange and investigation<br />
with technical tools for several services will be shown in detail.<br />
On the last day the participants will see the possibilities<br />
to work with and to prepare measurement results<br />
and to compare the database with the monitoring data.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will have a basic knowledge<br />
of the processes and technical calculations for granting<br />
licenses in a Regulatory Authority. They will be able to<br />
understand how to make entries in the central database<br />
and set up frequencies as well as channelling plans.<br />
System Administration<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Effective administration of IT systems is a key to organisations<br />
in today’s fast-paced business world, the drive for results is<br />
more intense than ever before. As a user of IT systems like<br />
SPECTRAplus, you already know how important this function<br />
is to your organisation. But are you using the system administration<br />
functions SPECTRAplus provides e.g. for maintaining<br />
system reference data or for creating and maintaining reports<br />
to its full capacity? The way you administer the SPECTRAplus,<br />
organise and configure its numerous functions can make the<br />
difference between an automated spectrum management<br />
system and a sophisticated spectrum planning and control<br />
system that enhances your performance and effectiveness.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
This course allows you to master the skills of system administration<br />
and report creation and delivers unprecedented<br />
value to your organisation and to yourself.<br />
Suitable for<br />
All people working in a technical department of a Regulatory<br />
Authority.<br />
Contents<br />
Overview spectrum management system from <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong><br />
SPECTRAplus<br />
SPECTRAplan<br />
Service specific technical tools<br />
Data exchange with technical tools<br />
SPECTRAemc / MONITORplus<br />
Exercises for the services<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 06-10, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 16-20, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 21-25, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,590 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Harmonised Calculation Method (HCM)<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Electromagnetic waves do not stop at national borders.<br />
To minimise cross border interference and to optimise the<br />
spectrum use in border areas international coordination<br />
agreements are in place. One of these agreements is the HCM<br />
agreement signed in Vilnius 2005. The appendices of this<br />
agreement details calculation methods and procedures for the<br />
coordination of fixed and LandMobile services in the frequency<br />
range from 29.7 MHz to 39.5 GHz.<br />
The Seminar “Harmonised Calculation Method (HCM)” introduces<br />
the technical and regulatory principles behind HCM.<br />
The calculation methods for LandMobile and fixed services<br />
are discussed and the software modules and datasets available<br />
within the framework of the HCM agreement are introduced.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will know the underlying<br />
principles of the HCM Agreement. They understand the<br />
technical background and the used methods within the agreement<br />
to perform coordination with foreign countries.<br />
Suitable for<br />
IT managers and directors, system administrators, helpdesk<br />
professionals, enterprise development managers, developers,<br />
business users, financial analysts, accounting professionals.<br />
Contents<br />
Create and maintain users<br />
Maintain system configuration<br />
Maintain system reference data<br />
Import, export and query data<br />
Customise reports using Crystal Reports®<br />
Install patches and new releases<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 23-26, 2010/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
Feb 08-11, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
Nov 22-25, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
2,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Suitable for<br />
All people working in a technical department for frequency<br />
assignment, international coordination and notification of a<br />
Regulatory Authority.<br />
Contents<br />
The purpose of the HCM Agreement (Why Harmonised?)<br />
Calculation basics: input data, point-to-point-calculations,<br />
border calculations, preferential line calculations<br />
The HCM modules and required data<br />
The different calculation modes<br />
The different HCM versions<br />
Calculation examples<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 23, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Apr 12, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 22, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
595 € (excluding VAT)
2 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
Broadcast Planning<br />
Basic<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training course is dedicated to all the people working<br />
within the broadcast branch with main emphasis on planning<br />
and regulation topics of broadcast networks. The theoretical<br />
knowledge concerning any part of planning aspects is included<br />
in this training as well as several practical parts.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
This training will give the participants an understanding of the<br />
“secrets” of broadcast planning. Not only are the fundamental<br />
basics of radio network planning part of the training but also<br />
the “new technologies” like T-DAB and DVB-T.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basic knowledge of radio communication technology.<br />
Broadcast Planning<br />
Advanced<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Working in the broadcast planning branch requires to be upto-date<br />
with the new trends and technologies. Detailed knowledge<br />
about the huge variety of planning functionalities is as<br />
important as information about new technologies.<br />
This course has the intention to give the planners the skills<br />
they need for the complex tasks concerning broadcast planning.<br />
It is based on the basic planning course.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The understanding of the more complex functions needed in<br />
the planning process is the goal of this training. Many examples<br />
will give detailed information about handling the special<br />
cases which can occur. Furthermore, digital networks are a<br />
main focus of this course.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of broadcast planning.<br />
Contents<br />
Antenna basics<br />
Data & data quality (maps, coordinate systems,<br />
transmitters)<br />
Propagation phenomena<br />
Comparison of wave propagation models<br />
Interference theory<br />
Basic coordination procedures<br />
Basic network analysis optimisation<br />
Overview digital services (T-DAB, DVB-T, HD-Radio)<br />
Exercises<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 26-27, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 15-16, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 25-26, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
DVB-T planning parameters<br />
Digital network planning results<br />
Mobile TV technology basics<br />
DVB-T2 introduction<br />
DVB-T business cases<br />
Analogue Switch-Off / Digital Switch-Over<br />
Conversion from analogue to digital – Variation of planning<br />
parameters<br />
Geneva 2006 Final Acts (Annex 2/ Annex 4)<br />
Exercises<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 28-29, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 17-18, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 27-28, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Broadcast<br />
13
14 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Broadcast<br />
2 Days<br />
1,5 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
Mobile TV<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The training gives an overview on the current status of Mobile TV<br />
worldwide as well as an understanding of the different techniques<br />
for Mobile TV. Furthermore, different systems like DVB-H, DMB,<br />
MediaFLO etc. will be compared and the respective network<br />
concepts will be discussed. Above and beyond the more theoretical<br />
technical issues also examples will be presented during the<br />
training.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will understand the key<br />
features and limitations of Mobile TV technologies and will be<br />
qualified to assess the opportunities of Mobile TV technologies.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in technical, practical and network strategy<br />
aspects of Mobile TV.<br />
Contents<br />
Mobile TV convergence<br />
Current status, trails and operational networks<br />
Technical basics of DVB-H and DAB/DMB<br />
Overview and comparison of different technologies<br />
(MediaFLO, T-DMB, DVB-H etc.)<br />
Mobile TV network concepts<br />
Mobile TV examples<br />
Overview about regulation<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 14-15, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 24-25, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Dec 13-14, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Final Acts GENEVA 06<br />
Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Service<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training course is dedicated to all the people working within the<br />
broadcast branch with main emphasis on planning and regulation<br />
topics of broadcast networks. The theoretical knowledge concerning<br />
any part of the RRC06 final acts and different compatibility<br />
checks are included in this training as well as several practical<br />
parts.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
This training will give the participants an understanding of the<br />
outputs of the RRC06. They will get information about the elements<br />
and criteria to develop the Plan. Also the training will<br />
impart conformity and compatibility checks as well as different<br />
coordination procedures for Plan modification purposes.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Digital Radio<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Digital radio is currently one of the big challenges for the<br />
broadcasters. All over the world the transition from analogue<br />
to digital radio plays an important role for the network operators<br />
and service providers.<br />
This course will give an overview on the different digital radio<br />
systems available and will describe the details of the different<br />
pure digital and hybrid systems. The individual advantages and<br />
disadvantages of the different systems will be treated e.g. the<br />
latest codecs and systems. Also financial and marketing<br />
aspects will be part of this training.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
To receive an overview of the available technologies of digital radio<br />
and the chances and consequences of the current situation concerning<br />
the several technologies are some of the goals of this training.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators and broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Contents<br />
General topics (history, radio regulations, notification,<br />
frequency plans etc.)<br />
Conferences RRC06<br />
Technical elements and criteria used in the development of<br />
the Plan<br />
Coordination distance and conformity check<br />
Article 4 coordination procedure<br />
Different coordination procedures<br />
Digital services<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 02-03, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Apr 14-15, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Dec 01-02, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
890 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Historical development of digital radio<br />
Digital technologies: DRM, DRM+, DAB, DAB+, DMB,<br />
satellite radio<br />
Hybrid analogue-digital systems: HD-Radio, FMeXtra<br />
COFDM, QAM-Modulation, multiplexing, data rates<br />
Codecs: Musicam, MP3, AAC, AAC+<br />
Current situation of digital radio and future scenarios<br />
Practical examples in planning a digital network<br />
Spectrum Issues and GE06 Final Acts<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 09-10, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 10-11, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Dec 06-07, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)
2 Days<br />
1,5 Days<br />
DVB-T2 – 2nd Generation Digital<br />
Video Broadcast<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training course is dedicated to all the people working<br />
within the broadcast branch with interest of future development<br />
in terrestrial broadcasting. The participants will get<br />
familiar with the requirements, new features and consequences<br />
of DVB-T2 like a 30% to 60% higher data rate, which<br />
makes it to the candidate for introducing terrestrial HDTV or<br />
the possibility of more extended single frequency networks<br />
(SFN) compared to DVB-T.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
This seminar explains the technology behind DVB-T2, starting<br />
with its predecessor DVB-T. A further part of the seminar will<br />
give the participants a basic guidance on planning a DVB-T2<br />
network.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basic knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Recommendations<br />
ITU-R P.1546 - 1812<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
During the last years the recommendation ITU-R P.1546 has<br />
been well established. It has mainly replaced the “old” recommendation<br />
ITU-R P.370 by passing a long and difficult process<br />
of changes and corrections. Nevertheless, there are still discussion<br />
points about the details in calculating field strength<br />
values inside these processes.<br />
Taking into account the fact that the ITU-R P.1546 is only a<br />
coordination model based on statistical methods and field<br />
strength curves measured a long time ago, the idea came up<br />
to develop a real physical model using complex path calculation<br />
methods. So the ITU-R P.1812 was born and since then,<br />
similar to the ITU-R P.1546, a long and hard process of collecting<br />
input and discussions about corrections started.<br />
Both recommendations have to be seen under different points<br />
of views. A pure coordination model (ITU-R P.1546) based on<br />
measurements on the one hand and a physical model (ITU-R<br />
P.1812) taking into account real diffraction effects on the other<br />
side. Knowing details about both recommendations is a fundamental<br />
need for people dealing with broadcast planning and<br />
coordination.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The goal of this training is to get an overview of both recommendations.<br />
Furthermore, for the most important functionalities<br />
a detailed knowledge will be imparted. The participants<br />
will get the theoretical background as well as exercises for a<br />
better understanding.<br />
Contents<br />
OFDM Transmission technique<br />
DVB-T Basics<br />
DVB-T2 Features<br />
DVB-T2 Operation scenarios<br />
Planning / Coordination<br />
Current status, transmission trials and receiver<br />
development<br />
DVB-T2 Switch-over strategies<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 30-Dec 01, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Apr 12-13, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 29-30, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Getting information about the different results using one or<br />
the other recommendation is also part of this course as well<br />
asking which of both has to be used for different situations.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio planning aspects.<br />
Contents<br />
History, intention and development of both Recommendations<br />
Field strength calculation process with ITU-R P.1546<br />
(curves and corrections)<br />
Propagation effects and path profile analysis with ITU-R<br />
P.1812<br />
Current situation and further developments of both<br />
Recommendations<br />
Comparison Rec. P.1546 – P.1812<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 11-12, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 12-13, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Dec 08-09, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
890 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Broadcast<br />
15
16 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Broadcast<br />
3 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
BC Planning Tool<br />
CHIRplus_BC (Radio/TV,<br />
Analogue/Digital)<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar will start with the configuration of CHIRplus_BC<br />
and basics in field strength calculations as well as interference<br />
analysis. One focus of the training will be the usage of the<br />
network processor and the various calculation results. Beside<br />
the digital features of CHIRplus_BC the analogue part will also<br />
be emphasized. The understanding of the principles of the<br />
analogue network analysis is prerequisite for developing efficient<br />
networks for digital terrestrial broadcasting.<br />
Digital terrestrial networks are coming up with new requirements<br />
regarding the reception mode. Beside the additional<br />
portable or mobile reception the digital challenge in broadcast<br />
planning is linked with a lot of new features like single frequency<br />
networks (SFN’s) and network gain. To meet the new<br />
requirements it is necessary to learn and use the numerous<br />
features of the tool efficiently. The training will impart theoretical<br />
and practical knowledge.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to use the tool<br />
in a very efficient way. Furthermore the features and calculation<br />
results will be imparted from the theoretical as well as<br />
from the practical point of view.<br />
Broadcast Planning Exercises<br />
using CHIRplus_BC<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The workshop “Broadcast Planning” provides a solid understanding<br />
of how to design and plan analogue and digital<br />
broadcast networks with the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> broadcast planning<br />
software CHIRplus_BC by considering technical and economical<br />
aspects. The course follows the typical steps of radio<br />
network planning from selection of suitable sites over coverage<br />
planning to the compatibility checks to already existing<br />
networks or frequency plans. Apart from some theoretical<br />
explanations the main part contains practical exercises to<br />
plan broadcast networks with CHIRplus_BC to illustrate<br />
effects of different planning parameters and network configurations.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the workshop the participants will have a good understanding<br />
on the design and engineering of broadcast networks<br />
as well as the capability to use the broadcast planning tool<br />
CHIRplus_BC in a very efficient way.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basics of broadcast planning.<br />
Contents<br />
Configuration and setup<br />
GUI-Geographical User Interface<br />
GIS-Geographic Information System<br />
Field strength calculations<br />
Network processor<br />
Coordination procedures<br />
Analogue and digital network analysis<br />
Exercises<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 15-17, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 28-30, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 14-16, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,650 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basic knowledge of broadcast and CHIRplus_BC tool usage.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction of radio network planning<br />
Targets and procedures of radio network planning<br />
Active and passive interference calculations<br />
Frequency scan<br />
Coordination<br />
Coverage calculation<br />
Planning of analogue and digital networks<br />
Analyses and optimisation of broadcast networks<br />
…and a lot of hints and tricks<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 18–19, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 31-Apr 01, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 17-18, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)
1 Day<br />
2 Days<br />
Broadcast Antennas<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar is dedicated to people working in the broadcast<br />
branch who want to get an overview on the most relevant topics<br />
regarding broadcast antennas. It particularly covers specifications<br />
of antenna components and layout of broadcast<br />
antenna systems for Radio and TV in the VHF- and UHF-Band.<br />
The seminar is handled in cooperation with KATHREIN.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will have an understanding<br />
on the engineering and system design methods of broadcast<br />
antennas, the technical terms and characteristics.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Broadcast planning engineers, operators, regulators.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communication technology.<br />
Broadcast Planning Tool<br />
CHIRplus_BC (LF/MF/HF)<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar will start with the configuration of CHIRplus_BC<br />
and basics in field strength calculations as well as interference<br />
analysis. One focus of the training will be the usage of the<br />
network processor and the various calculation results. Beside<br />
the analogue features of CHIRplus_BC the digital part (DRM)<br />
will also be emphasised. The training will impart theoretical<br />
and practical knowledge.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to use the tool<br />
in a very efficient way. Furthermore, the features and calculation<br />
results will be imparted from the theoretical as well as<br />
from the practical point of view.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Operators, regulators, broadcast planning engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
Basics of broadcast planning.<br />
Contents<br />
Basics and technical terms of broadcast antennas<br />
Antenna radiators and their characteristics<br />
Broadcast antenna components and their characteristics<br />
Broadcast antenna systems design and engineering<br />
Broadcast antenna pattern calculation and synthesis<br />
Special considerations and antennas for Digital Terrestrial<br />
Television<br />
Measurement on broadcast antenna systems<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 25, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 14, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 24, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
595 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Configuration and setup<br />
GUI-Geographic User Interface<br />
GIS-Geographic Information System<br />
LF/MF/HF wave propagation<br />
Field strength calculations<br />
Network processor<br />
Coordination procedures<br />
Analogue and digital network analysis<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 12-13, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 02-03, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 11-12, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Broadcast<br />
17
18 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Mobile & Microwave<br />
3 Days<br />
3 Days<br />
Radio Network Planning for<br />
Mobile Networks<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar “Radio Network Planning for Mobile Networks”<br />
provides a solid understanding of how to design and plan a<br />
cellular mobile network. The course follows the typical steps<br />
of radio network planning from the first network design over<br />
coverage planning to the development and analysis of frequency<br />
plans. Practical considerations and tasks like selection<br />
of sites and antenna configurations are discussed by<br />
means of photos and documents originating from a real<br />
project. Live calculations with a network planning tool are<br />
used to illustrate effects of different parameter and configurations.<br />
Theoretical elements of the training include principles of<br />
radio propagation, link budgets, the determination of coverage<br />
thresholds and capacity considerations.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants know typical procedures for<br />
radio network planning and understand the underlying technical<br />
and theoretical approaches.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio planning and realisation engineers for cellular networks,<br />
system engineers.<br />
Radio Network Planning for<br />
PMR/TETRA Networks<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The administrative bodies and organisations with safety duties<br />
as well as public transport services and other industrial enterprises<br />
are confronted with the replacement of their analogue<br />
trunked radios by digital systems. The seminar “Radio Planning<br />
for PMR-TETRA Networks” provides a solid understanding<br />
of how to design and plan such a network based on TETRA<br />
technology. The course follows the typical steps of radio network<br />
planning from the first network design over coverage<br />
planning to the development and analysis of frequency plans.<br />
Practical considerations and tasks like site selection and<br />
antenna configurations are discussed my means of photos and<br />
documents originating from a real project. Live calculations<br />
with a network planning tool are used to illustrate effects of<br />
different parameter and configurations. Theoretical elements<br />
of the training include for example principles of radio propagation,<br />
link budgets, the determination of coverage thresholds<br />
and capacity considerations.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants know typical procedures for<br />
radio network planning in TETRA networks and understand the<br />
underlying technical and theoretical approaches.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction to radio network planning<br />
System architecture and components of recent mobile<br />
network technologies<br />
Targets and procedures for radio network planning<br />
Coverage planning and calculation<br />
Cell types and site configurations<br />
Traffic considerations<br />
Frequency and code planning<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 05-07, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 22-24, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 04-06, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,650 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio planning and realisation engineers for TETRA network<br />
system engineers, agents.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction to radio network planning<br />
System architecture and components in a TETRA network<br />
Targets and procedures for radio network planning<br />
Coverage planning and calculation<br />
Cell types and site configurations<br />
Traffic considerations<br />
Frequency planning<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Sep 15-17, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Mar 30-Apr 01, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Sep 14-16, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,650 € (excluding VAT)
2 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
PMR – Professional Mobile Radio<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Wireless communications over trunked radio systems are of<br />
large benefit for enterprises like public utility services or public<br />
transportation. While this is unquestionable many other<br />
topics require careful consideration: Is it better to use services<br />
from an existing operator or to build and operate an own<br />
network? Which technology should be selected? How to<br />
describe coverage and capacity requirements? What has to be<br />
considered when preparing a tender?<br />
The seminar “PMR - Professional Mobile Radio” discusses<br />
these and other questions related to the design, the introduction<br />
and operation of digital trunked radio systems. Starting<br />
with the definition of PMR relevant requirements the training<br />
introduces PMR specific services, explains typical planning<br />
approaches and highlights possible implementation scenarios.<br />
A comparison of different technologies used in PMR networks<br />
like TETRA and DMR completes the training.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the seminar the participants will understand the requirements<br />
of PMR users and the possibilities and limitations of<br />
recent technologies for PMR. They know the technical and<br />
economical constraints of planning and operating a PMR network<br />
and are able to assess arguments and promises of system<br />
vendors and service providers.<br />
PMR/TETRA Planning Exercises<br />
using xG-Planner<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Each TETRA project has its own characteristics and requires<br />
an individual parameterisation of the planning software. The<br />
training covers the different steps that have to be taken to set<br />
up xG-Planner for a specific planning project. Starting from<br />
the installation of the software over the implementation of<br />
mapping and equipment data to the definition of model parameter<br />
all essential topics are discussed. During an extensive<br />
exercise the trainees are working on a planning project where<br />
they have to set up xG-Planner from the scratch before they<br />
are going to work out typical planning results.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to set up and use<br />
xG-Planner for their specific planning projects.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio network planning engineers, system engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge in radio communications technology,<br />
basics of radio network planning, training “Mobile Network<br />
Planning Tool xG-Planner Basic”.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in technical aspects of PMR.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
None.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction to PMR<br />
Requirements of PMR services<br />
Elements of a PMR network<br />
Planning and operation of a PMR network<br />
Systems TETRA and DMR<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Sep 13-14, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/German<br />
Mar 28-29, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Sep 12–13, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Variants for system installation<br />
How to work with areas and project status<br />
Parameterisation: Mapping data, equipment data, model<br />
parameter<br />
Exercise Day: From the default installation to network<br />
planning results<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 08-09, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
May 02-03, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Dec 07-08, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/German, English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Mobile & Microwave<br />
19
20 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Mobile & Microwave<br />
3 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
2 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
Mobile Network Planning Tool<br />
xG-Planner Basic<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar “xG-Planner Basic” covers the general functionality<br />
of the software that is required to perform coverage related network<br />
analyses for mobile networks. The training concept follows<br />
a mixture of theoretical and practical parts. The first day is dedicated<br />
to the general programme handling and the database functions<br />
in order to let the trainees find a way to understand the tool’s<br />
philosophy. The following days will cover, step by step, the calculation<br />
functions that are required to support the radio network<br />
planning process. After presenting some theory with slides in<br />
order to explain in brief what will happen during the calculations,<br />
exercises will be made with the trainees.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to solve typical<br />
network planning tasks with xG-Planner and can interpret the<br />
calculation results for coverage planning and network analysis.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio network planning engineers, system engineers.<br />
Mobile Network Planning Tool<br />
xG-Planner Advanced<br />
GSM/TETRA OR UMTS<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar “xG-Planner Advanced” covers the advanced network<br />
analysis functionalities that are offered by xG-Planner. This<br />
includes the complete range of calculations available for frequency<br />
assignment and analysis of frequency plans (GSM/<br />
TETRA) or calculations with the static engine based on pilot<br />
power as well as the usage of the Monte Carlos simul-ation<br />
(UMTS). In addition, the methods for importing and analysing of<br />
drive test data are introduced. Similar to the training “Mobile<br />
Network Planning Tool xG-Planner Basic” the lectures will be a<br />
mixture of explanations with slides and demonstrations at the<br />
tool followed by exercises to be performed by the trainees.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to perform and<br />
interpret network analyses like frequency allocation, analysis of<br />
frequency plans (GSM/TETRA) or network analysis based on<br />
static calculations and Monte Carlo simulations (UMTS).<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio network planning engineers, system engineers.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology, basics<br />
of radio network planning, training “Mobile Network Planning<br />
Tool xG-Planner Basic”.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology,<br />
basics of radio network planning.<br />
Contents<br />
General handling of the software<br />
Adding and editing of site information, database handling<br />
Field strength calculations and related models<br />
Coverage related network calculations and network<br />
analysis<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 18-20, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
May 16-18, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Oct 17-19, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,650 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents (option GSM/TETRA)<br />
Advanced network calculations<br />
Automatic frequency allocation<br />
Analysis of frequency plans<br />
Import and evaluation of drive tests<br />
Contents (option UMTS)<br />
UMTS specific parameters<br />
Network analysis with static engine<br />
Monte Carlo simulation<br />
Analysis of network based on graphical simulation results<br />
and text reports<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 21-22, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
May 19-20, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Oct 20-21, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)
2 Days<br />
2 Days<br />
LTE – Long Term Evolution<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
LTE - Long Term Evolution is the next step from 3G UMTS<br />
towards 4G systems. The system, sometimes also referred to<br />
as “3.9 G”, will provide data rates of more than 100 MBit/s in<br />
a mobile environment. LTE uses an advanced air interface and<br />
a packet switched core network and is expected to play an<br />
important role in ITUs IMT Advanced process.<br />
The training “LTE - Long Term Evolution” provides an insight<br />
into the concepts and the technology behind LTE. While the<br />
main focus is laid on the air interface also other aspects like<br />
the Evolved Packet Core EPC and interoperability will be<br />
touched and discussed. An introduction to IMT Advanced and<br />
a comparison of LTE with competing technologies like WiMAX<br />
will complete the seminar.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants know the technical principles<br />
and concepts of LTE. They understand the aims of ITUs<br />
IMT-Advanced Initiative and can assess the capabilities of LTE<br />
and competitive technologies like WiMAX.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in LTE.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
The environment for advanced communication services<br />
What is LTE?<br />
From 3G over LTE to IMT-Advanced<br />
The LTE air interface<br />
LTE and others<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Sep 06-07, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 01-02, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Sep 05-06, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
WiMAX/Broadband Wireless<br />
Access Information Session<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
WiMAX promises to fill the gap between Wireless LANs and<br />
wide area networks and claims to be a cost-effective broadband<br />
wireless access alternative to conventional wire-line<br />
DSL and cable connections. Industry’s high-gloss brochures<br />
list various advantages of WiMAX like interoperability due to<br />
certified equipment, non line of sight applications, peak data<br />
rates of up to 72 Mbit/s and service ranges of up to 50 km. Yet<br />
what’s behind the hype?<br />
The seminar gives an overview on the current status of BWA/<br />
WiMAX worldwide and introduces to the different techniques<br />
that can be used for Broadband Wireless Access. Different<br />
systems like WiMAX, HSDPA, LTE and WLAN will be compared<br />
and the respective network concepts will be discussed.<br />
Beyond technical issues also economical, regulatory and business<br />
aspects will be addressed.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the trainees will understand the key features<br />
and limitations of BWA/WiMAX technologies and will be<br />
qualified to assess the opportunities of BWA technologies.<br />
Mobile & Microwave<br />
Suitable for<br />
Everyone interested in technical, economic, regulatory and<br />
business aspects of BWA/WiMAX.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction<br />
Business opportunities for wireless broadband<br />
Spectrum, regulation and licensing<br />
Technical background of WiMAX<br />
Technical background of 3GPP UMTS (HSPA) and LTE<br />
Comparison of different BWA technologies<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 18-19, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
May 05-06, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Nov 10-11, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
21
22 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Mobile & Microwave<br />
2 Days<br />
3 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
Planning & Coordination of<br />
Microwave Links (PtP & PtMP)<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
Modern transmission networks require communication links<br />
with high capacity and availability. Microwave Point-to-Point<br />
and Point-to-Multipoint systems can provide such links but<br />
require careful planning and system design. The training gives<br />
a complete overview of the planning for such systems.<br />
The seminar introduces both theoretical and practical knowledge.<br />
Touched topics cover wave propagation, link budgets<br />
and availability calculations as well as technical parameter of<br />
antennas and microwave devices and the analysis of path<br />
profiles. Aside the engineering of links also frequency and<br />
capacity planning aspects for complex transmission networks<br />
are covered. This includes the effective use of frequency<br />
raster and the analysis of the complete network interference<br />
to achieve low interference and high frequency reuse. Finally,<br />
planning strategies for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint<br />
(BWA/WiMAX) networks will be pointed out.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be familiar with the<br />
principles of microwave radio link planning and will be in the<br />
position to work out planning strategies for design and planning<br />
of complete PtP and PtMP (WiMAX/LMDS) networks.<br />
They will be able to reduce interference and improve the frequency<br />
reuse in already existing networks.<br />
Radio Link Calculation &<br />
Coordination Tool - MULTIlink<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The seminar introduces to the functionality of MULTIlink that<br />
is required to perform link engineering and planning tasks for<br />
Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint systems. The first day is<br />
dedicated to the general program handling (GUI) and the database<br />
functions in order to let the trainees find a way to understand<br />
the tool’s philosophy. The following days will cover, step<br />
by step, the calculation functions that are required to support<br />
microwave radio link planning tasks as well as the BWA/<br />
WiMAX network planning process. After presenting some<br />
theory with slides in order to explain in brief what will happen<br />
during the calculations, exercises will be made with the trainees.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will be able to solve typical<br />
link planning tasks with MULTIlink and can interpret the calculation<br />
results for microwave radio link and BWA/WiMAX networks.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio link planning and realisation engineers for Point-to-<br />
Point/Point-to-Multipoint (BWA/WiMAX), system engineers,<br />
Regulatory Authorities.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio link planning and realisation engineers for Point-to-<br />
Point and Point-to-Multipoint, system engineers and Regulatory<br />
Authorities.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology.<br />
Contents<br />
Spectrum Regulation and Licensing aspects<br />
Relevant ITU Recommendations<br />
Wave propagation and effects<br />
ITU Propagation Models<br />
Path profile analysis<br />
Microwave devices and antennas<br />
Availability and error performance<br />
Power budget calculation<br />
Frequency planning and channel assignment<br />
Interference analysis and network optimisation<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Nov 16-17, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
May 09-10, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Nov 03-04, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Prerequisites<br />
General knowledge of radio communications technology and<br />
basics of Fixed Services.<br />
Contents<br />
Setup and start MULTIlink<br />
Interaction with the Graphical User Interface<br />
Usage of Databases and spreadsheets<br />
Point-to-Point microwave link design<br />
BWAWiMAX network planning<br />
Path profile and link budget<br />
Reliability/Availability quality of service analyses<br />
Frequency planning and network optimisation<br />
Interference calculation and network analyses<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Option GSM/TETRA:<br />
Nov 22-24, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
May 11-13, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Nov 07-09, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English, German<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,650 € (excluding VAT)
1 Day<br />
2 Days<br />
Tool <strong>Training</strong><br />
3 or 5 Days<br />
Digital Terrain Data –<br />
Requirements, Production & Usage<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
This training is a introduction into the world of digital terrain<br />
data used in radio planning tools. The course covers basic<br />
map production, coordinate systems, storing of information in<br />
vector or raster format. Also different terrain data types used<br />
in radio planning tools will be explained, most common data<br />
sources, production processes, and quality criteria will be<br />
discussed. Finally recommendations regarding the usage for<br />
different radio communication services will be given.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the training the participants will understand to compare<br />
terrain data by data type, file format, resolution, coordinate<br />
system, accuracy, and source to specify the optimum data set<br />
for their tasks.<br />
Suitable for<br />
Radio planners, system administrators for radio network planning<br />
and spectrum management tools.<br />
CATCHit<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
The training is an introduction into the working on digital terrain<br />
data using CATCHit. The course contains an introduction<br />
into the Graphical User Interface (GUI), the <strong>LS</strong> data format,<br />
the most important topics related to coordinate systems,<br />
projections and datum. The main processes for the creation,<br />
conversion and maintenance of terrain data in CATCHit will be<br />
demonstrated, as well as the use of the CATCHit module “Terrain<br />
Puzzler”.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
After the seminar the participants will be trained in the handling<br />
of digital terrain data in using. They will learn how to create<br />
new maps, change the colouring, know about best suiting file<br />
formats and needed data sources to creation special data<br />
layer like population maps. They will be able to convert terrain<br />
data into other formats, change the resolution or coordinate<br />
system.<br />
Crystal Reports ®<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Focus<br />
In today’s fast-paced business world, the drive for results is<br />
more intense than ever before. As a Crystal Reports® user,<br />
you already know how a highly productive reporting tool can<br />
bolster results. But are you getting the most out of your Crystal<br />
Reports investment? The way you organise and present the<br />
data in your reports can make the difference between clarity<br />
and lost opportunity.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
This course allows you to master the skills of report creation<br />
and deliver unprecedented value to your organisation and to<br />
yourself.<br />
Suitable for<br />
IT managers and directors, system administrators, helpdesk<br />
professionals, enterprise development managers, developers,<br />
business users, financial analysts, accounting professionals.<br />
Contents<br />
Overview<br />
Coordinate system, projection and datum<br />
Comparison vector vs. raster data<br />
Elevation & Land use data<br />
Maps for visualisation<br />
Population data<br />
Conductivity data<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 12, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 08, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 11, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
595 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Suitable for<br />
GIS experts and terrain data administrators. New users of<br />
CATCHit and refreshers.<br />
Contents<br />
Introduction into the Graphical User Interface (GUI)<br />
Terrain data formats<br />
Coordinate system, projection and datum<br />
Geo-referencing a scanned map<br />
Working with vectors<br />
Creation of Digital Terrain Model (DTM), clutter maps, and<br />
population maps<br />
Working with the conversion module “Terrain Puzzler”<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Oct 13-14, 2010/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Mar 09-10, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Oct 12-13, 2011/Lichtenau, Germany/English<br />
Course Fee<br />
1,120 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Contents<br />
Report data sources<br />
Report objects and structure<br />
Report layout and formating<br />
Data grouping and sorting<br />
Formulas, special fields and graphics<br />
New custom report development<br />
Existing reports customisation<br />
Reports deployment<br />
Dates/Location/Language<br />
Dec 06-10, 2010/Ottawa, Canada/English/Spanish<br />
Feb 21-25, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English/Spanish<br />
Sep 05-09, 2011/Ottawa, Canada/English/Spanish<br />
Course Fee<br />
3-days course: 1,650 € (excluding VAT)<br />
5-days course: 2,590 € (excluding VAT)<br />
Others<br />
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<strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Customised <strong>Training</strong><br />
If you shoulder the responsibility of<br />
choosing training for your organisation,<br />
you know how difficult it is to find a<br />
training provider who is an expert you<br />
can rely on, is easy to work with, will<br />
work within your training budget – and<br />
can deliver exactly what they’ve promised.<br />
That’s where we come in. Not only can<br />
we provide you with world-class training,<br />
we make it incredibly convenient!<br />
With Customised <strong>Training</strong>, you choose<br />
the time and the place, and we’ll be<br />
there with a skill-building training<br />
programme tailored to your<br />
organisation’s unique needs.<br />
Customised <strong>Training</strong><br />
Tailored to your needs...<br />
to your schedule!<br />
You have flexibility in location, format and scheduling<br />
Customised <strong>Training</strong> can be held anywhere at: the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre, your headquarters, a<br />
branch office, or even at a nearby conference centre or hotel. You also have options in format: full day,<br />
three-day session, five-day programmes or ongoing modules. Finally, you have flexibility in scheduling.<br />
<strong>Training</strong> can be delivered any day of the week. Whatever makes it the most convenient and cost effective<br />
for your organisation.<br />
Skill-building training tailored to address your challenges<br />
All our programmes are tailored to your specific needs by evaluating your organisation’s skills and<br />
practices, and making recommendations for improvement. You choose a core topic or modules from our<br />
portfolio, and we work together with you to tailor the training to solve the business challenges you are<br />
facing and cover the exact issues you want. We can even design a new course especially for your<br />
organisation.<br />
In order to meet your company’s requirements in an effective and efficient way, we offer the<br />
following possibilities for your individual training:<br />
Standard <strong>Seminars</strong> upon Request<br />
Standard seminars are scheduled on a regularly basis (see<br />
previous pages). We can also perform a course upon your<br />
request at any location worldwide and at a date that meets<br />
your demand.<br />
On-Site <strong>Training</strong><br />
Bring expert training to your<br />
organisation ...<br />
On-Site <strong>Training</strong> is the perfect choice for companies that need to<br />
train groups of employees. You get a maximum number of employees<br />
trained in new skills in a minimal amount of time for one flat fee.<br />
They receive the same message at the same time, creating synergy<br />
to the learning experience that gets everyone “on the same page”.<br />
We are capable to tailor any of the programmes within our<br />
broad portfolio to suit the unique needs of your organisation,<br />
and to design and deliver new, bespoke programmes on your<br />
behalf.<br />
Your advantages of customer specific<br />
training courses are:<br />
You can decide on the agenda and content of the training<br />
Your specific tasks and requirements can be considered<br />
Confidential information/issues can be discussed<br />
<strong>Training</strong> can be given at your premises or wherever it<br />
is convenient for you<br />
Exercises are based on your specific information<br />
Truly cost effective<br />
Modular Platform for<br />
Customised <strong>Training</strong><br />
Draw up your individual training<br />
according to your specific needs<br />
The modular course structure allows a fast customisation<br />
when tailoring is required to produce a bespoke course on<br />
short notice. Please find below a selection of available<br />
training modules. The modules are developed to improve flexibility<br />
of our training portfolio. Choose your training<br />
modules and combine them to your individual training course<br />
to cover your specific needs!<br />
General<br />
Overview Telecom Services<br />
Wave Propagation & Propagation Models<br />
Interference Analysis<br />
Digital Terrain and Mapping Data<br />
Coordinate Systems<br />
Site Evaluation<br />
Electro Magnetic Compatibility<br />
Crystal Reports ®
Spectrum Management<br />
Modern Spectrum Management Strategies<br />
Spectrum Usage<br />
Frequency Planning<br />
Frequency Coordination<br />
Radio Services<br />
Radio Law<br />
Spectrum Licensing<br />
Spectrum Pricing<br />
Spectrum Auction<br />
Military Frequency Management<br />
Air Traffic Control<br />
Satellite Coordination<br />
Earth Station Coordination<br />
EMC Analysis<br />
Spectrum Monitoring<br />
Basics of Monitoring<br />
Frequency Measurement<br />
Field Strength Measurement<br />
Spectrum Occupancy Measurements<br />
Radio Direction Finding and Location<br />
Broadcast<br />
Broadcast Planning – analogue<br />
Broadcast Planning – digital<br />
Broadcast Planning Exercises<br />
Broadcast Antennas<br />
Broadcast Coordination<br />
Final Acts GENEVA 06<br />
Recommendations ITU-R P.1546 – 1812<br />
Digital Audio Broadcast (T-DAB)<br />
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM)<br />
Digital Video Broadcast (DVB)<br />
DVB-T2<br />
Digital Radio<br />
Mobile TV (Standards & Technical Issues)<br />
Mobile TV (Business Models & Regulatory Aspects)…<br />
Microwave Services<br />
Coordination of Microwave Services<br />
Frequency Assignment for Microwave Services<br />
Microwave Link Engineering<br />
Backbone and Access-Net Planning<br />
PtMP/WLL Planning<br />
WiMAX, Broadband Wireless Access<br />
Mobile<br />
Coverage Planning<br />
Spectrum Planning<br />
Traffic Planning<br />
PMR – Professional Mobile Radio<br />
TETRA/TETRAPOL<br />
GSM 900/GSM 1800<br />
GPRS, EDGE<br />
3G/UMTS<br />
LTE – Long Term Evolution<br />
Mobile TV<br />
LandMobile<br />
Frequency Selection & Coordination for LandMobile Service<br />
Harmonised Calculation Method<br />
Berlin Agreement 2003<br />
<strong>Training</strong> On-The-Job<br />
Besides formal classroom seminars “<strong>Training</strong> On-The-Job” is another<br />
option to make your daily work easier. Our experienced consultants,<br />
radio engineers and spectrum managers will find solutions to improve<br />
the efficiency of your work.<br />
Typical “<strong>Training</strong> On-The-Job” topics are Database Handling, Definition<br />
of Planning Parameters, Tool Calibration, Network Design, Spectrum<br />
Planning and Frequency Coordination, ITU Notification, etc.<br />
Language<br />
Our courses can be conducted in English and German, upon<br />
request, most of the courses can also be offered in French and<br />
Spanish. Please ask for other languages.<br />
Please contact us to discuss your<br />
individual training needs!<br />
Ms Sandra Lahm<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 482<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605<br />
SLahm@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
Customised <strong>Training</strong><br />
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26 <strong>Training</strong> Calendar | Leisure time possibilities<br />
Fotos:<br />
www.baden-baden.de<br />
www.europapark.de<br />
www.badenpage.de<br />
To Balance the hard work<br />
during the day,<br />
there are plenty of recreational offerings around <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre which invite you to stay and come<br />
back. The well-known city of Baden-Baden is just 20 km away from the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre and worth<br />
a trip. Apart from the below mentioned sights, Baden-Baden also provides a unique selection of outdoor activities.<br />
Hiking, golfing, watersports and horse riding, inline scating and even balloon trips – everything is possible.<br />
We would be happy to assist you in booking a hotel for you in Baden-Baden and take care of the shuttle between your<br />
hotel in Baden-Baden and the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre. So you can enjoy the multitude of sights of Baden-<br />
Baden after the hard work during the day ...<br />
Social Events<br />
Let us surprise you with a social event in the course of your stay at <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre. If you have<br />
booked a seminar lasting several days we will arrange a special evening event for you! In an easy atmosphere you will<br />
have the opportunity to become acquainted with the other participants and to exchange experiences. So, if you<br />
decide to participate in a training at <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> you have a decisive advantage: You can combine business with pleasure!<br />
Wellness in Baden-Baden (left)<br />
The Caracalla Spa, in the heart of Baden-Baden, offers wellness<br />
and relaxation on a heavenly scale. 12 natural springs<br />
provide an unforgettable bathing experience in this 3000<br />
square foot glass temple. A romantic hot and cold rock grotto,<br />
bubbling whirlpools, waterfalls, counter current pools and<br />
massaging water jets will guarantee a unique feeling of wellbeing.<br />
Discover also the fascinating world of the Friedrichsbad –<br />
a temple of the art of bathing. Situated at the foot of the<br />
Altstadt, a combination of Roman and Irish bathing traditions<br />
have been enjoyed here for the past 125 years. And it’s not<br />
simply the baths that work wonders. Even the elaborate<br />
frescoes that decorate the awe-inspiring central dome,<br />
provide a sensory treat for body and soul.<br />
Theater Baden-Baden (bottom in the middle)<br />
The Baden-Baden Theater – a fascinating building from all angles. From the outside, it enchants with its Belle<br />
Epoque exterior, similar to that of the Paris Opera, while on the inside it enthralls with its modern, contrasting<br />
performances, which rekindle the times when the town truly was the ‘Summer Capital of Europe’.<br />
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden (top right)<br />
Experience a memorable musical treat by taking your seats at the town’s Festspielhaus, Europe’s second largest<br />
opera and concert hall. Opened to the public in 1998, the Festspielhaus, with its world acclaimed acoustics, offers a<br />
diverse agenda of musical performances featuring top international artists.<br />
Casino Baden-Baden (left)<br />
With a history dating back over 250 years and fashioned on the lines of French royal palaces, the Baden-Baden Casino<br />
is, and always has been, a temple to the alluring game of chance. What was in the last century a social<br />
rendezvous for nobles and the elite, nowadays opens its doors to all of Baden-Baden’s guests.
Not only Baden-Baden is<br />
worth visiting but also the<br />
Alsace and the Black Forest<br />
offer attractive places to<br />
visit, just let us know what<br />
is interesting for you and we<br />
will provide you with further<br />
information. Please find<br />
some ideas below:<br />
The Mummelsee<br />
Delightfully located between the villages of Ruhestein and Unterstmatt, on the B500<br />
road, the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, is the perfect place to visit on a sunny day. It is a<br />
picturesque mountain lake, 3,400 feet above sea level. Paddle boats bob up and down,<br />
while walkers explore the spectacular countryside.<br />
Strasbourg (right)<br />
Only a few minutes away from <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> you cross the river Rhine and will find Alsation<br />
villages with half-timbered houses, potteries and of course a lot of reastaurants with the<br />
typical Alsatian cooking. The most famous city in the Alsace is Strasbourg with its multitude<br />
of sights. In the heart of the historical Centre of Strasbourg you find the superb<br />
Cathedrale of Notre Dame with its single tall spire and the famous astronomical clock.<br />
Not far from the Centre you can take a walk through the picturesque Petite France<br />
Quarter. And there is much more for you to discover...<br />
Leisure time possibilities<br />
How to get to the <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> &<br />
Competence Centre Lichtenau<br />
Arrival by Car<br />
Take the motorway A5 (Autobahn), exit Bühl. Turn left to Oberbruch/Moos<br />
and follow the signs to Lichtenau/Ulm. Drive all<br />
the way through Ulm and through Lichtenau (in the direction<br />
towards Kehl). Leave the roundabout near the fuel station at<br />
the first exit towards the industrial area. Take the next turn left<br />
and left again. Follow the road and you will find <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> in a<br />
left bend on the right.<br />
Arrival by Train<br />
Should you decide to come by train, you have the choice<br />
between Baden-Baden or Bühl Main Stations. From there,<br />
a car or a cab will take you to <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> (Lichtenau) within<br />
approx. 20 minutes.<br />
Arrival by Plane<br />
You have the choice to arrive at Baden Airpark/Karlsruhe<br />
(10 min), Stuttgart (1 hour), Frankfurt (1 ½ hours) or Strasbourg<br />
(approx 45 min). To continue your journey, please take<br />
further details from above. If you wish to order an airport<br />
shuttle that brings you directly to your hotel please let us know<br />
– we will assist you in booking.<br />
Should you need any further assistance, please do not<br />
hesitate to contact us!<br />
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Europa-Park Rust (left)<br />
Fjord rafting over treacherous rapids, nose diving in the Euro-Mir, loosing your sense of<br />
direction in Cassandra’s Curse and free falling in Europe’s largest rollercoaster – the Silver<br />
Star hyper-coaster. Europa-Park has over one hundred fairground attractions and it also<br />
stages colorful shows, integrated into 12 European themed areas such as Scandinavia and<br />
Spain. The park is open daily from March 27 to November 07 from 9 am to 6 pm. It is<br />
located approximately 50 miles south of Baden-Baden not far from the motorway A5 (Autobahn)<br />
in the village of Rust.
Registration Form<br />
Seminar<br />
Title<br />
Date<br />
Fee<br />
Please note: The rate does not include any travelling<br />
costs, accommodation or living expenses. Refreshing<br />
beverages, coffee, snacks and lunch during training<br />
times are included.<br />
Please register the following delegates:<br />
Organisation<br />
Delegate 1<br />
Title<br />
Family Name<br />
Job Title<br />
E-mail<br />
Delegate 2<br />
Title<br />
Family Name<br />
Job Title<br />
E-mail<br />
Delegate 3<br />
Title<br />
Family Name<br />
Job Title<br />
E-mail<br />
Authorised by:<br />
Invoice Name<br />
Invoice Address<br />
VAT-ID No.<br />
First Name<br />
First Name<br />
First Name<br />
Date Signature<br />
Send your answer to:<br />
EUR (excluding VAT)<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> AG<br />
Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33<br />
D-77839 Lichtenau, Germany<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 600<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605<br />
<strong>Training</strong>@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
www.<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com<br />
Group Discount<br />
Register 2-3 delegates for one seminar, receive 5% discount<br />
Register 4-5 delegates for one seminar, receive 10% discount<br />
Register 6+ delegates for one seminar, receive 20% discount<br />
For more information, please contact Ms Sandra Lahm at<br />
+49 (0) 7227 9535-482/E-mail: SLahm@<strong>LS</strong><strong>telcom</strong>.com.<br />
Commercial Details<br />
Course Fee<br />
The fees are per participant. Each price is quoted in EURO and does<br />
not include Value Added Tax (VAT). Delegates from all countries are required<br />
to pay VAT (currently 19% as of June 2010) on every training taking place in<br />
Germany.<br />
Delegates could be sent information on how to claim back VAT. For information<br />
on VAT and other local taxes for courses being held outside Germany<br />
please contact us for information. The course fee includes course material,<br />
lunch and coffee breaks. Travelling costs, accommodation and living expenses<br />
for the participants are not included. The course fee must be paid 2 weeks<br />
prior to the course start in order to guarantee a seat. Transfer should be made<br />
to:<br />
Sparkasse Hanauerland<br />
Bank code no. 664 518 62<br />
Account no. 103 698<br />
IBAN: DE93 6645 1862 0000 1036 98<br />
SWIFT: SOLA DE S1 KEL<br />
VAT-Id-No.: DE 211251018<br />
Application<br />
The application should be signed and returned to <strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> by mail or fax<br />
at least 21 days prior to the training course start date. If enrolling, we ask<br />
you to provide us with the information required on the registration form.<br />
Minimum number of attendees<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> reserves the right to change the course date or cancel the<br />
course if the number of participants is insufficient.<br />
Language<br />
The courses will be held in English unless stated otherwise. The course<br />
documentation is in English.<br />
Certificates<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> will award certificates of participation to all those who<br />
complete a course.<br />
Location<br />
The scheduled courses are held at our <strong>LS</strong> <strong>Training</strong> & Competence Centre<br />
in Lichtenau, Germany, located between Strasbourg and Baden-Baden,<br />
unless stated otherwise.<br />
Data protection<br />
As an attendee you agree that we keep and process your personal data<br />
to manage and administer the training course and to keep you informed<br />
about future training courses offered by us.<br />
Withdrawal policy<br />
Cancellations may be made free of charge up to 21 days prior to the start<br />
of the training course. After this time, a cancellation charge of 80% of the<br />
course fee applies. In all cases, withdrawals must be confirmed in writing<br />
prior to the course start date, otherwise the full amount will be due.<br />
Substitutions may be made prior to the course starting.<br />
Disclaimer<br />
<strong>LS</strong> <strong>telcom</strong> reserves the right to change or cancel any part of its<br />
published programme due to unforeseen circumstances.