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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to select antenna system
   • Establish extent of project from design brief or specification within team environment
   • Obtain and review plans and drawings of existing or proposed installation site
   • Determine whether antenna system hardware requires secure hut or shelter
   • Determine antenna requirements and antenna feedline requirements from design brief or specifications, and research available commercial products
   • Determine earthing components to meet regulatory and earthing requirements of antenna system
   • Prepare antenna feedline route to comply with job specifications and regulatory requirements
   • Identify installation options, and assess against performance requirements and client requirements
2. Select antenna system
   • Evaluate potential antenna system solutions that satisfy required performance, budgetary and regulatory requirements, and are suitable for installation in specified environment
   • Make recommendations and select optimum antenna system
3. Document antenna system selection
   • Document calculations, final specifications and reasons for selection of antenna system
   • Prepare final report, including documentation and drawings of selected antenna system, and distribute to appropriate persons in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify the antenna installation parameters

select an antenna system required to meet the parameters

determine the feedline installation from design and specifications

document the recommendations for the antenna system selection

comply with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the principles of antenna wave propagation and the impact on antenna array design

describe the principles of transmission line design and operation, and the impact on antenna design and installation including:

allowable loss in dB

characteristic impedance

mechanical characteristics

method of securing

radio frequency (RF) connector type

weatherproofing.

describe the process for selecting an antenna design based on the application and performance requirements

identify and describe a range of antenna systems

summarise specific issues related to antenna installations and the creation of particular radiation patterns

identify and describe the regulatory and industry standards relevant to antenna installations.

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