LS telcom Training Academy

Professional Training Calendar January 2016 - December 2017 LS telcom Training Academy Training, Seminars & Best Practice Education

www.LStelcom.com

Headquarters

Duration (days)

Price €

Principles of Radio Communications |08

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1,260

Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.16

Antennas for Radio Networks |08

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680

Lichtenau, 22.03.16

Measurements of Human Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Fields (incl. practical measurements) |09

3

2,150

EMF Measurements and Reporting|09

2

1,260

Digital Terrain Data – Requirements, Production & Usage |10

1

680

CATCHit |10

2

1,260

Managing and Regulating the Radio Spectrum |11

5

2,590

Technical Issues in Radio Spectrum Management |12

5

2,590

White Spaces - A Hidden Spectrum Resource? |13

2

1,260

Lichtenau, 19. - 20.04.16

Spectrum Matters for 5G |13

2

1,260

Lichtenau, 08. - 09.06.16

Dealing with the Capacity Crunch |14

2

1,260

Military Frequency Management |15

3

2,180

London, 14. - 16.03.16

SPECTRAemc Analysis Principles |16

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2,190

Lichtenau, 10. - 13.05.16

Inter Service Calculation Tool - SPECTRAemc |16

5

2,590

Lichtenau, 04. - 08.04.16

Introduction to LS Spectrum Management Tool Family |17

4

2,190

Spectrum Monitoring Measurements & Techniques |18

2

1,260

Practical Spectrum Monitoring Measurements |18

3

2,090

LS OBSERVER FMU/TMU System |19

4

2,190

LS OBSERVER PMU |19

2

1,360

Broadcast Planning Basic |20

2,5

1,560

Broadcast Planning Advanced |20

2,5

1,560

Digital Radio |21

2

1,260

Lichtenau, 02. - 03.05.16

Broadcast Antennas |22

1

680

Lichtenau, 25.04.16

DVB-T2 – 2nd Generation Digital Video Broadcast |22

2,5

1,560

DVB-T2 – Measurement Technology in Theory and Practice |23

1,5

1,140

Recommendation ITU-R P.1546 - 1812 |24

1,5

990

ITU Procedures and Notifications for Digital Terrestrial BC |24

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General Radio Communications

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Lichtenau, 07. - 09.03.16 Lichtenau, 10. - 11.03.16

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2,990

Lichtenau, 15. - 19.02.16 Lichtenau, 22. - 26.02.16

Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.16 Lichtenau, 27. - 29.04.16

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Lichtenau, 15. - 17.02.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 19.02.16

Lichtenau, 26. - 28.04.16 Lichtenau, 28. - 29.04.16 Lichtenau, 11. - 12.04.16

2,390

Lichtenau, 12. - 13.04.16

Reorganization of the Spectrum Usage and Future Broadcast Scenarios |25

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680

BC Planning Tool – CHIRplus_BC (Radio/TV, Analogue/Digital) |26

3

1,790

Broadcast Planning Exercises using CHIRplus_BC |26

2

1,260

BC Planning Tool – CHIRplus_BC (LF, MF, HF) |27

2

1,260

LTE – Long Term Evolution |28

3

1,790

London, 15. - 17.03.16

In-Building Radio Coverage Design |28

2

1,260

Lichtenau, 12. - 13.04.16

Radio Networks for Critical Communications |29

2

1,260

Radio Network Planning for Critical Communications Networks |29

3

1,790

Broadband for Critical Communications |30

2

1,260

Wireless Systems for Industrial Applications – Industry 4.0 |30

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680

Lichtenau, 01.06.16

Planning & Coordination of Microwave Links (PtP & PtMP) |31

2

1,260

Lichtenau, 18. - 19.04.16

Radio Link Calculation and Coordination Tool – CHIRplus_FX |31

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1,790

Lichtenau, 14.04.16 2,750

Lichtenau, 09. - 11.05.16 Lichtenau, 12. - 13.05.16

Digital Mobile & Microwave

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Training Calendar | Course Overview

New Seminar

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2,750

Lichtenau, 04. - 05.04.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 08.04.16 Lichtenau, 07. - 08.06.16

2,750

Tool Training

Lichtenau, 20. - 22.04.16

Course Overview Jul-Dec 2016

Jan-Jun 2017

Jul-Dec 2017

Lichtenau, 04. - 05.10.16

Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.17

Lichtenau, 04. - 05.10.17

Lichtenau, 17.10.16

Lichtenau, 08.03.17

Lichtenau, 18.10.17

Lichtenau, 19. - 21.09.16

Lichtenau, 06. - 08.03.17

Lichtenau, 18. - 20.09.17

Lichtenau, 22. - 23.09.16

Lichtenau, 09. - 10.03.17

Lichtenau, 21. - 22.09.17

Lichtenau, 05.10.16

Lichtenau, 04.10.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.10.16

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.10.17

Lichtenau, 07. - 11.11.16

Lichtenau, 13. - 17.03.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 10.11.17

Lichtenau, 14. - 18.11.16

Lichtenau, 20. - 24.03.17

Lichtenau, 13. - 17.11.17

London, 25. - 26.10.16

Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17

London, 24.- 25.10.17

London, 29. - 30.11.16

Lichtenau, 17. - 18.05.17

London, 11. - 12.10.16

London, 28. - 29.11.17 London, 04. - 05.10.17

London, 14. - 16.03.17 Lichtenau, 06. - 09.09.16

Lichtenau, 09. - 12.05.17

Lichtenau, 12. - 15.09.17

Lichtenau, 10. - 14.10.16

Lichtenau, 03. - 07.04.17

Lichtenau, 16. - 20.10.17 Lichtenau, 13. - 16.11.17

Lichtenau, 14. - 17.11.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 18.10.16

Lichtenau, 27. - 28.03.17

Lichtenau, 16. - 17.10.17

Lichtenau, 19. - 21.10.16

Lichtenau, 29. - 31.03.17

Lichtenau, 18. - 20.10.17

Lichtenau, 10. - 13.10.16

Lichtenau, 20. - 23.03.17

Lichtenau, 09. - 12.10.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.10.16

Lichtenau, 16. - 17.03.17

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.10.17

Lichtenau, 17. - 19.10.16

Lichtenau, 13. - 15.02.17

Lichtenau, 25. - 27.09.17

Lichtenau, 19. - 21.10.16

Lichtenau, 15. - 17.02.17

Lichtenau, 27. - 29.09.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.12.16

Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.17

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.12.17

Lichtenau, 21.11.16

Lichtenau, 03.04.17

Lichtenau, 20.11.17

Lichtenau, 22. - 24.11.16

Lichtenau, 04. - 06.04.17

Lichtenau, 21. - 23.11.17

Lichtenau, 24. - 25.11.16

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.04.17

Lichtenau, 23. - 24.11.17

Lichtenau, 28. - 29.11.16

Lichtenau, 24. - 25.04.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.11.17

Lichtenau, 29. - 30.11.16

Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17

Lichtenau, 07. - 08.11.17

Lichtenau, 01.12.16

Lichtenau, 27.04.17

Lichtenau, 09.11.17

Lichtenau, 07. - 09.11.16

Lichtenau, 08. - 10.05.17

Lichtenau, 27. - 29.11.17

Lichtenau, 10. - 11.11.16

Lichtenau, 11. - 12.05.17

Lichtenau, 30.11. - 01.12.17

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.10.16

Lichtenau, 13. - 14.09.17

Lichtenau, 11. - 13.10.16

London, 14. - 16.03.17

Lichtenau, 10. - 12.10.17

Lichtenau, 21 - 22.09.16

Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17

Lichtenau, 19. - 20.09.17

Lichtenau, 26. - 27.09.16

Lichtenau, 27. - 28.03.17

Lichtenau, 25. - 26.09.17

Lichtenau, 28. - 30.09.16

Lichtenau, 29. - 31.03.17

Lichtenau, 27. - 29.09.17

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.12.16

Lichtenau, 30. - 31.05.17

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.12.17

Lichtenau, 23.05.17

Lichtenau, 29.11.17

Lichtenau, 23.11.16

LS telcom Training Academy Headquarters in Lichtenau/Germany

Lichtenau, 15. - 16.05.17 Lichtenau, 17. - 19.05.17

LS telcom Training Academy Riverside House in London/UK Please contact us to discuss your individual training needs! Natascha Seiler & Sabrina Kautz +49 (0) 7227 9535 482 +49 (0) 7227 9535 605 [email protected] www.LStelcom.com

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System solutions and expertise for Radio Spectrum Management & Monitoring, Wireless Network Design, Planning & Optimisation LS telcom is a global supplier of system solutions and first-class services in the field of spectrum management and wireless communications. The efficient use of radio frequency spectrum and the optimal operation of radio communication services has been our mission for over 24 years. Today, we are a worldwide market leader in the provision of automated spectrum management and monitoring systems. At the same time, we develop and market software for the design, planning and optimisation of broadcast, digital mobile and microwave networks. Radio planning, network design and engineering services, technical and strategic consulting, training on network technologies, standards and regulations as well as transmitter installations and measurements complete our area of expertise. The number of our customers in over 100 countries across all continents speaks for itself. Numerous customers know us from our very beginning and have accompanied us until today. They trust us to help them tackle some of their most demanding challenges in radio communications. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers, network planners, spectrum manager, radio technology experts, consultants, software developers, project managers and professional trainers works in close partnership with our customers to make their project a success.

Our drive for innovation and excellence and our customers are our basis for designing tomorrow’s communication today.

Locations of LS telcom The LS telcom Group, whose headquarters are in Lichtenau, Baden, Germany, has subsidiaries and regional offices all over the world:

Headquarters LS telcom AG Im Gewerbegebiet 31- 33 77839 Lichtenau Germany +49 7227 9535 600 +49 7227 9535 605 [email protected] www.LStelcom.com

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Subsidiaries LS telcom Limited

LS telcom SAS

1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 100 Ottawa, ON, K1V 0Y3 Canada

4 av Morane-Saulnier 78140 Vélizy France

LS telcom UK Limited

Colibrex GmbH

Riverside House – Mezzanine Floor, 2a Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 9HA, United Kingdom

Victoria Boulevard B109 77836 Rheinmünster Germany

LS telcom Inc.

RadioSoft Inc.

5021 Howerton Way, Suite E Bowie, Maryland 20715 USA

194 Professional Park Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 USA

LS of South Africa Radio Communications (Pty) Ltd.

LST Middle East FZ-LLC

131 Gelding Ave, Ruimsig, Roodepoort, 1724 Johannesburg South Africa

Office 101, Building EIB 01 Dubai Internet City, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Introduction

Welcome to the LS telcom Training Academy! The LS telcom Training Academy offers a vast selection of training courses covering a variety of topics in broadcast, telecommunications and spectrum management. This includes training on latest radio technologies and regulations, radio network planning, spectrum management as well as basic and advanced training on LS telcom’s software tools. A large number of delegates have received professional training from LS telcom since the foundation of our Training Academy in 2003.

Customised Training: In addition to our standard courses we also offer customised training for your organisation. From individual to group training through to complete capacity building programmes tailored to the needs of your organisation - we analyse your training needs, design and deliver the bespoke courses. You have full flexibility on dates, location and course content. Find out more about our customised training on page 32-33. Who should attend our courses? Our courses address professionals at all skill levels and seniorities, whether engineering, technical, managerial or administrative, who want to improve their skills in radio communications and spectrum management. How to book Fill in the registration form at the back of this training calendar and send it back by fax to: +49 7227 95 35 605, or by email to: [email protected].

NEW Learn more for less money! Receive a substantial discount when booking one of the Training Weeks: EMF Measurement Week, Spectrum Management Bundle, Spectrum Monitoring Week, Broadcast Planning Week, Digital Terrestrial TV Week, Broadcast Regulation Week, Broadcast Tool Week, Critical Communications Week, Microwave Link Planning Week.

Our Guarantee All our course content is permanently revised and updated. We guarantee that the content is always up-to-date with regards to technology and regulations. Latest changes in recommendations, regulations and standards are immediately incorporated into our courses.

Faculty Our LS telcom Training Academy staff is a group of professional lecturers and specialists covering a wide range of expert knowledge and practical experience. Our courses involve modern teaching methods and training procedures, and computer based learning.

The Location The training facilities of the LS telcom Training Academy at our headquarters in Lichtenau/Germany and the Riverside House in London/UK are designed exclusively for training courses, seminars and workshops. Several seminar rooms in different sizes, and equipped with state-of-the-art teaching technology, can accommodate courses and events from 2 to 200 participants. Modern training facilities also exist in our offices in Ottawa/Canada and Paris/France.

Your certificate from the LS Training Academy

Accommodation Our team is pleased to assist you in booking overnight accommodation. A free shuttle service is available from the recommended hotels to the LS telcom Training Academy. We can also organise evening events for you. There is a lot to do and to see in the area. Just ask!

Roland Götz Chief Operating Officer

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We are members of... Our quality is certified...

according to ISO 9001:2008 for development, sales and project implementation of software systems and IT services in the field of spectrum management, radio monitoring, wireless network planning and concepts.

These organisations, for example, attended our training. What about you?

Broadcast Service Danmark A/S Banestrøget 21 · DK-2630 Tåstrup · [email protected] · Tel. 7011 8011 · Fax +45 4371 1143

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LS telcom Training Academy Team

Our Faculty of 35+ training professionals is the key to our successful training. They are carefully selected for their experience and knowledge – and most importantly - their teaching methods and ability to impart knowledge.

Five reasons why you should participate at LS telcom‘s training:  ur trainers are experts in their field and very experienced in teaching O Flexible teaching approach: a mix of theory and practical ‘hand-on’ sessions, wherever appropriate Guarantee of up-to-date knowledge of regulations and technology Perfectly equipped training facilities E xcellent organisation & nice scenery of the Black Forest

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Principles of Radio Communications - 2 Days Training Focus

Intended for

Day to day communications are becoming increasingly wireless: Radio, TV, GPS, mobile phones, cordless telephones and Wireless LAN have become an integral part of our daily lives. But how do they work? What are frequencies, why do we need modulation, what is dBm and what causes radio interference? Also for non-technical staff working in the wireless industry it is highly beneficial to have a basic understanding of the background on which their industry is founded. This course addresses fundamental questions in relation to wireless communications. The training is conducted in a way that persons without technical background can gain insight in the principles of radio systems. What are radio waves, how can they be classified, how can technical performance of radio transmitters and receivers be described. What is the difference between broadcasting and mobile systems and why do different systems operate in different frequency bands? These and other questions related to wireless communications are addressed in this classroom training.

This course is intended for those who have no technical background in radio communications, who are interested in wireless communications systems and who may be employed in non-technical positions at telecom regulators, telecom operators, or others in the wireless industry.

Course Objectives After completing the training, participants will have a basic understanding of the principles behind today’s radio communication systems.

Contents

■■ What are radio waves? ■■ Classification of radio waves ■■ Introduction to radio communications ■■ Basic parameter of radio systems ■■ Modulation and band usage ■■ Usage of frequency bands from ELF to EHF

Location/Date Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.16 Lichtenau, 04. - 05.10.16 Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.17 Lichtenau, 04. - 05.10.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Antennas for Radio Networks - 1 Day Training Focus Antennas are an important and often overlooked part of radio communication systems. The focus of this course is to deliver an understanding of the principals of antenna design and operation, and to examine the key differences between the many different types of antennas and antenna arrays. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will have an understanding of the fundamental properties of antennas. In addition they will be able to identify a wide range of different antenna forms and their corresponding service (broadcasting, mobile, microwave etc.).

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of physics and radio communication services, who are interested in antennas and who may be employed at network operators or regulators.

Contents

■■ Definitions of electromagnetic fields and their characteristics ■■ Electrical and magnetical antennas ■■ Basic parameters of antennas (size, gain, pattern, half power beam width etc.) ■■ Different basic antenna types (single element, multiple element, panels, dishes, phased arrays) and their characteristics ■■ Detailed view on broadcast, mobile and microwave antennas ■■ Modern antenna techniques (e.g. MIMO, fractal antennas) ■■ Practical examples of antenna usage on radio towers

Location/Date Lichtenau, 22.03.16 Lichtenau, 17.10.16 Lichtenau, 08.03.17 Lichtenau, 18.10.17

Course Fee 680 € (excluding VAT)

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EMF MEASUREMENT WEEK “Measurements of Human Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Fields” and “EMF Measurements and Reporting” can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 3,100 € (excluding VAT)

Measurements of Human Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Fields (incl. practical measurements) - 3 Days Training Focus Radio transmitters produce electromagnetic fields which members of the public may be exposed to. In order to assess people’s safety, their exposure must be measured and compared with the appropriate limits. This course will focus on the measurement of general public exposure; in addition, some aspects of occupational exposure are discussed. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing the training, delegates will be able to perform measurements of RF exposure - caused by different radio services - which follow the correct measurement methodology, equipment settings and post processing. They will also understand the philosophy behind the exposure limits.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in RF wireless communication techniques and understanding in spectrum analyzer, who are interested in measurement of human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields and who may be employed at regulatory authorities, environmental agencies, radiation protection authorities, health and safety departments of network operators or measurement laboratories.

Contents

■■ ICNIRP‘s RF exposure limits philosophy ■■ Status of current biological research ■■ Basic measurement principles ■■ Derivation of an appropriate measurement methodology ■■ Review of existing measurement standards ■■ Correct measurements of FM, DAB, DVB-T, GSM, UMTS, LTE, TETRA, DECT, W-LAN and radar exposures ■■ Measurement report and uncertainty budget, typical sources of error ■■ Measurement strategies ■■ Measurement practice on real life signals

Location/Date Lichtenau, 07. - 09.03.16 Lichtenau, 19. - 21.09.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 08.03.17 Lichtenau, 18. - 20.09.17

Course Fee 2,150 € (excluding VAT)

EMF Measurements and Reporting - 2 Days Training Focus This course is on the job training complementing the “Measurements of Human Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Fields” course. It provides an introduction to practical EMF measurements and their evaluation using NARDA 550 & SRM 3006 together with LS OBSERVER. Delegates will execute practical examples with live measurements on standard service bands (FM Broadcast/DVB-T/ GSM/UMTS/LTE), report the results and summarise in a group session the limitations of exposure measurements. Besides the training in the classroom, the training will also show how the measurement should be done using proper equipment.

Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will be able to perform practical EMF measurements under real conditions and limitations in the RF field. They will also be capable to correctly set-up measurements with a narrowband NARDA SRM 3006/LS OBSERVER measurement device. Additionally, they will also be able to evaluate the measurement results, judging the quality of the performed measurements.

Contents

■■ Overview of EMF measurement tasks ■■ Selecting the equipment according to the planned measurement campaign ■■ Basic measurements with NARDA NBM550 (Broadband) and SRM 3006 (Narrowband) or LS OBSERVER ■■ Live measurements in the real environment around Lichtenau/Ulm ■■ Practical measurement on FM-Broadcast/DVB-T/GSM/UMTS/LTE transmitters (with help of device-specific evaluation SW) ■■ Hints, do’s and don’ts on performing live measurements ■■ Distinguishing between real signals and intermodulation products ■■ Evaluation and reporting of measurement results of used equipment ■■ Transfer of the learned skills to daily work

Location/Date Lichtenau, 10. - 11.03.16 Lichtenau, 22. - 23.09.16 Lichtenau, 09. - 10.03.17 Lichtenau, 21. - 22.09.17

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Course Fee

This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of radio communication, electromagnetic wave propagation and measurement, who are interested in EMF measurements and reporting and who may be employed as regulatory authorities’ staff members who will execute EMF measurements.

1,260 € (excluding VAT)

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Digital Terrain Data – Requirements, Production & Usage - 1 Day Training Focus

Contents

This course will introduce the world of digital terrain data as used in radio planning tools. This includes modules about basic map production, coordinate systems and storing of information in vector or raster format. The different terrain data types used in radio planning tools will be explained, further, the most common data sources, production processes, and quality criteria will be discussed. Finally recommendations regarding the suitability of using terrain data for different radio communication services will be given. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

■■ Overview of terrain data ■■ Coordinate system, projection and datum ■■ Comparison vector versus raster data ■■ Elevation and land use data ■■ Maps for visualisation ■■ Population data ■■ Conductivity data

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Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will be able to compare terrain data by data type, file format, resolution, coordinate system, accuracy, and source in order to specify the optimum data set for their tasks.

Lichtenau, 05.10.16 Lichtenau, 04.10.17

Course Fee 680 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in GIS software, who are interested in digital terrain data and who may be employed as radio planners or system administrators for radio network planning and spectrum management tools.

CATCHit - 2 Days Training Focus

Contents

The training gives an introduction into the working on digital terrain data using CATCHit. Starting with an introduction into the Graphical User Interface (GUI), an introduction into the LS telcom terrain data format and an overview over the most important topics related to coordinate systems, projections and datum are given. The main processes for the creation, conversion and maintenance of terrain data in CATCHit will be demonstrated, as well as the use of the CATCHit module “Terrain Puzzler”. The training will involve the usage of CATCHit module.

■■ Introduction into the Graphical User Interface (GUI) ■■ Terrain data formats ■■ Coordinate system, projection and datum ■■ Geo-referencing a scanned map ■■ Working with vectors ■■ Creation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM), clutter maps, and population maps ■■ Working with the conversion module „Terrain Puzzler“

Course Objectives

Location/Date

After the seminar the participants will be trained in the handling of digital terrain data. They will learn how to create new maps, change the colouring, get knowledge about best suiting file formats and needed data sources to create special data layer like population maps. They will be able to convert terrain data into other formats and change the resolution or coordinate system.

Lichtenau, 06. - 07.10.16 Lichtenau, 05. - 06.10.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in GIS software and handling of digital terrain data, who are interested in CATCHit and who may be employed in terrain data administrators as well as new users of CATCHit and refreshers.

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Spectrum Management & Monitoring SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT BUNDLE “Managing and Regulating the Radio Spectrum: A Practical Guide” and “Technical Issues in Radio Spectrum Management” can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 4,790 € (excluding VAT)

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Managing and Regulating the Radio Spectrum: A Practical Guide - 5 Days

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Intended for

The radio spectrum is a limited resource that has to be shared between different systems, operators and countries. It is the task of regulatory authorities to manage the radio spectrum to optimise its benefit for all these different users. International frameworks provide the basis for managing the radio spectrum, however a knowledge of the characteristics of the radio spectrum, and of the technologies that use it are necessary for these frameworks to be translated into realisable policies and practices at a national and regional level. Whilst the frameworks provide a technical basis for sharing the spectrum, economic measures are increasingly being used to determine which uses should take precedence. This course begins by providing an overview of the goals of spectrum management as well as delivering an understanding of the specific characteristics of different parts of the radio spectrum and how this impacts its utility and value. The use of different spectrum bands is discussed, together with a consideration of the way in which historic and new radio technologies use radio spectrum and the techniques being considered to maximise efficiency and sharing. Different facets of spectrum management and regulation are explained and discussed. The course explores assignment and planning methods from the classical command and control techniques to developments in economic techniques for managing the spectrum such as pricing, trading and auctions. The course also takes a look at some of the emerging regulatory techniques such as dynamic spectrum access and licensed shared access to help understand why such new concepts are being developed, and what failings of existing management techniques they are seeking to redress.

This course is ideal for those working in a practical position within a spectrum regulator or other regulatory body. The course is also useful for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the toolkit for spectrum regulation and management including consultants, investors, manufacturers, major spectrum users and those for whom managing the spectrum is a part of, or an important adjunct to, their daily job.

Course Objectives After completion of the course, participants will understand how the radio spectrum is used, and different approaches to its management and regulation. Participants will have extended their knowledge of spectrum management and will have been updated on many of the latest techniques and processes being employed.

Contents

■■ Fundamentals of spectrum management ■■ Characteristics of radio spectrum and radio technologies ■■ Historic and new radio communication systems ■■ Spectrum for mobile services (700 MHz and beyond) ■■ The international framework and processes for spectrum management ■■ Methods for licensing spectrum ■■ Service planning ■■ Spectrum demand and efficiency ■■ New management techniques (dynamic spectrum access, license shared access) ■■ Overview of auctions and spectrum pricing

Location/Date Lichtenau, 15. - 19.02.16 Lichtenau, 07. - 11.11.16 Lichtenau, 13. - 17.03.17 Lichtenau, 06. - 10.11.17

Course Fee 2,590 € (excluding VAT)

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Technical Issues in Radio Spectrum Management - 5 Days

Training Focus

Intended for

At its heart, radio spectrum management is essentially a technical discipline, overlaid by strategic and economic considerations. One of the main technical goals of spectrum management is to control interference between radio users so as to optimise the use of the spectrum. Controlling interference is not straightforward and requires the balancing of many factors and undertaking this balancing act requires expert skills. This course describes the necessary theoretical, practical and physical qualities of the radio spectrum including the specifics of wave propagation. Following a review of technical fundamentals such as modulation, antennas and propagation modelling, the course considers the characteristics of different parts of the radio spectrum, and examines in detail the different uses to which it is put. Based on these principles, the course then discusses why specific uses are often associated with particular radio frequencies and reviews the technical capabilities and limitations of today’s radio technologies. Interference mechanisms and coordination procedures are explored, together with an understanding of how the performance (sensitivity and selectivity) of radio receivers affects interference and coverage. Finally, detailed explanations of the definition and specifics of the most common radiocommunication services including broadcast, land mobile, fixed and satellite services are given.

This course is intended for those interested in the technical aspects of spectrum management. This includes those working in a technical function at regulators as well as in telecommunications and broadcasting companies and in organisations with a need for strong technical knowledge.

Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will have a full understanding of the technical and physical issues which impact spectrum management. In addition they will have deepened their technical knowledge of different radio services and will understand the principles behind controlling interference and the coordination procedures.

Contents

■■ Communication principles, modulation techniques and antennas ■■ Radio wave propagation, terrain data and propagation calculations ■■ Characteristics and use of the radio spectrum from ELF to EHF ■■ Detailed exploration of a range of radiocommunication services: ■■ Technical characteristics ■■ Service planning ■■ Frequency assignment ■■ Coordination procedures

Location/Date Lichtenau, 22. - 26.02.16 Lichtenau, 14. - 18.11.16 Lichtenau, 20. - 24.03.17 Lichtenau, 13. - 17.11.17

Course Fee 2,590 € (excluding VAT)

SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT BUNDLE “Managing and Regulating the Radio Spectrum: A Practical Guide” and “Technical Issues in Radio Spectrum Management” can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 4,790 € (excluding VAT)

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Spectrum Management & Monitoring White Spaces – A Hidden Spectrum Resource? - 2 Days Training Focus

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The planning of radio services often leaves small gaps which cannot be used. However, such gaps might be accessible for a different radio service, typically one with very low power which will not cause undue interference. These gaps are often termed ‘white spaces’ and their use is being considered through methods such as dynamic spectrum assignment. This course examines the background to white spaces, considering how and where they arise. It then focuses on how white space might be used, and what kind of communications it might support. Finally, the various methods and technologies (including DSA/LSA and the role of databases) being considered to provide regulatory access to white spaces will be examined.

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Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will understand the history of white spaces, together with their usage and regulation. Current developments in actually using white spaces will also be examined.

■■ What are white spaces? How much spectrum is there? ■■ The possible applications of white space spectrum ■■ Technologies being developed for the exploitation of white spaces ■■ How is interference dealt with ■■ The regulatory processes and procedures being applied ■■ Geographic databases ■■ Dynamic and licenced spectrum access and assignment

Lichtenau, 19. - 20.04.16 London, 25. - 26.10.16 Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17 London, 24.- 25.10.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for Those wishing to understand the regulation and practical application of white spaces, whether from a regulatory or commercial perspective.

Spectrum Matters for 5G - 2 Days Training Focus

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Numerous institutional, academic, commercial and regulatory organisations are working towards the standardisation of 5G services but fundamental questions remain of what is 5G, what will 5G look like, and how will this impact spectrum demand? There is also the question of technology: will 5G be a new technology (and air-interface) or will it be a system of different technologies, each playing to their own strengths? 5G is essentially driven by the need for mobile operators to quench the growing, insatiable and unquestionable thirst for mobile data. When it comes to the question of spectrum, however, there are many different views about how this growth in data demand impacts upon demand for radio spectrum. It is also evident that, below 6 GHz, there is very little spectrum remaining that can be re-farmed for mobile services and much of the focus for new spectrum for future mobile (5G) services is concentrated above 6 GHz. How feasible is it to deliver mobile services at such high frequencies? Are there ways to use existing spectrum more efficiently, or are technologies such as LTEAdvanced already very close to the limit of what is achievable? This course will examine the evolving 5G ecosystem whilst critically examining the various forecasts and spectrum options to try and identify the reality at the core of the issues, as well as consider the conflicting statements being made by the various parties involved in finding a home for 5G services in the radio spectrum.

Those who need to better understand the spectrum implications of 5G technologies, whether from a regulatory, commercial or technical perspective.

Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will have a clearer view of how the evolution towards a 5G standard is leading the chase to identify new spectrum, which spectrum bands are under consideration, and whether 5G might mark the end to the hunger of mobile operators for more mobile spectrum.

Contents

■■ Forecasts of demand for data services ■■ Realistically forecasting spectrum demand ■■ Bands already identified for IMT services ■■ Capabilities and issues with existing IMT bands ■■ New bands being considered for 5G services ■■ Propagation and coverage of bands above 6 GHz ■■ The spectrum efficiency of existing IMT technologies ■■ The 5G ecosystem ■■ A roadmap for the introduction of 5G services

Location/Date Lichtenau, 08. - 09.06.16 London, 29. - 30.11.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 18.05.17 London, 28. - 29.11.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

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Dealing with the Capacity Crunch - 2 Days Training Focus

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The amount of data traffic being carried over mobile networks is ever increasing, yet the amount of spectrum used to deliver that data is limited. This is leading, many believe, to a situation where there will be insufficient spectrum to deliver the capacity necessary to handle the traffic, often termed the ‘capacity crunch’. This course examines the various forecasts for mobile data traffic and considers whether and where growth might finally stop. It also explores various models used to turn the traffic levels into spectrum requirements to try and determine how much spectrum might be needed. The various methods for delivering data capacity will be discussed, together with an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of the various mobile technologies (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G) and strategies such as network densification, offloading and wholesale networks. The impact of the growth of machine to machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be discussed. Economic issues, such as the cost per bit delivered will also be considered to examine whether there are financial constraints on data capacity growth and consumption.

People working as regulators, as well as for organisations such as government departments, transport operators, satellite companies, military establishments who use the radio spectrum and who wish to understand the sources of the pressure to find more spectrum for mobile data.

Course Objectives After completing the training, participants will be aware of the various forecasts for mobile data, and the methods used to predict mobile spectrum demand. They will have an understanding of the types and performance of various techniques that are used to deliver mobile data, and will understand some of the commercial and economic issues that affect the delivery of mobile capacity.

Contents

■■ Forecasting the growth of mobile data traffic ■■ Calculating mobile spectrum demand ■■ A historical viewpoint on the accuracy of predictions ■■ Is there a limit on eventual demand? ■■ The impact of M2M and the IoT ■■ Methods for handling mobile data ■■ Mobile technologies (e.g. 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) ■■ Offloading ■■ Network densification ■■ Wholesale and shared network models ■■ The cost implications of the various techniques

Location/Date London, 11. - 12.10.16 London, 04. - 05.10.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

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Spectrum Management & Monitoring Military Frequency Management - 3 Days Training Focus

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Military frequency management has to consider different frame conditions: National and international regulations for spectrum and frequency management, technical requirements of the used systems and finally the tactical requirements arising from the needs of the operation. The training gives an overview of procedures used by military to perform frequency management in national and international environments for common exercises and operations and highlights experiences made during recent military operations. For this the training is split in several parts. After an introduction to international spectrum management procedures and their impact on military frequency management the training gives an overview on spectrum requirements and spectrum use of military applications and introduces typical military frequency management structures and procedures. In a third part an experienced military frequency manager will give insight into real scenarios and share his experiences with the audience. Topics are for example the establishment of appropriate procedures and structures to ensure coordination with other organisations during exercises and operations.

All people who are supposed to work ■■ in military frequency management or ■■ together with military frequency managers. ■

Course Objectives

Course Fee

After the training delegates will be able to understand typical frequency requirements for military applications (e.g. radio communications equipment), and will have an insight into typical organisations, approaches and procedures for military frequency management.

2,180 € (excluding VAT)

Contents

■■ International spectrum management organisations and their procedures ■■ Military applications and their use of the frequency spectrum ■■ Common structures and approaches for military frequency management ■■ Typical military frequency management scenarios and procedures

Location/Date London, 14. - 16.03.16 London, 14. - 16.03.17

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SPECTRAemc Analysis Principles - 4 Days Training Focus

Contents

This course provides an introduction to analysis techniques. The course encompasses the theory and concepts associated with the EMC analysis principles. On the final day of the course, delegates will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learnt during the first three days as part of a practical, hands-on exercise. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities and involves the usage of SPECTRAemc.

Course Objectives After completing the training, delegates will be able to understand the theory, concepts and practicalities of EMC analysis and to apply them in their day-to-day work.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communication technology, who are interested in EMC analysis principle and who may be employed at a technical department for frequency assignment, frequency planning, technical licensing or spectrum control.

■■ SPECTRAemc analysis principles ■■ Propagation models ■■ Transmitter and receiver data ■■ Interference analysis ■■ Frequency plans, frequency allocations, channeling plans ■■ Health safety and near zone analyses ■■ Link analysis

Location/Date Lichtenau, 10. - 13.05.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 09.09.16 Lichtenau, 09. - 12.05.17 Lichtenau, 12. - 15.09.17

Course Fee 2,190 € (excluding VAT)

Inter Service Calculation Tool SPECTRAemc - 5 Days Training Focus The training will impart theoretical and practical knowledge. The first day is dedicated to the general tool handling (GUI) and the database functions in order to let the trainees find a way to understand the tool’s philosophy. The following days will cover, step by step, the calculation functions required to support the frequency assignment process including coordination, international notification, interference analysis and many other functions in all frequency ranges. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities and involves the usage of SPECTRAemc.

Course Objectives After the training the participants will be able to understand the methods of the tool very well. They will be able to understand the calculated results for basic and advanced technical calculation function from the theoretical and practical point of view.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of radio communication technology, who are interested in inter service calculation tools and who may be employed as frequency assignment engineers for all radio services, system engineers or regulatory authorities.

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■■ Setup and start SPECTRAemc ■■ GUI handling ■■ Data selection from server ■■ Working with test objects ■■ 3D visualisation, prediction models ■■ Basic technical calculations ■■ Network processor, interference analysis ■■ Frequency pre-selection ■■ Desensitisation analysis ■■ Usage of wizards ■■ ITU-Notification, coordination calculations

Location/Date Lichtenau, 04. - 08.04.16 Lichtenau, 10. - 14.10.16 Lichtenau, 03. - 07.04.17 Lichtenau, 16. - 20.10.17

Course Fee 2,590 € (excluding VAT)

Spectrum Management & Monitoring Introduction to LS Spectrum Management Tool Family - 4 Days Training Focus The training gives an introduction to the LS telcom tool family used by many regulatory authorities around the world. In detailed exercises the handling and data entry for the central database will be shown to the participants. The set up of a frequency plan in accordance with the ITU regulations is the second part of this training. Data exchange and investigation with technical tools for several services will be shown in detail. On the last day the participants will see the possibilities to work with and to prepare measurement results and to compare the database with the monitoring data. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities and involves the usage of LS spectrum management tool family.

Course Objectives After the training the participants will have a basic knowledge of the processes and technical calculations for granting licenses in a regulatory authority. They will be able to understand how to make entries in the central database and set up frequencies as well as channeling plans.

Contents

■■ Overview spectrum management system from LS telcom ■■ SPECTRweb ■■ SPECTRAplus ■■ SPECTRAplan ■■ Service specific technical tools ■■ Data exchange with technical tools ■■ SPECTRAemc/MONITORplus ■■ Wizard Technology ■■ Exercises for the services

Location/Date Lichtenau, 14. - 17.11.16 Lichtenau, 13. - 16.11.17

Course Fee 2,190 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communications technology and the purpose of regulatory authority, who are interested in LS spectrum management tools and who may be employed at a technical department of a regulatory authority.

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SPECTRUM MONITORING WEEK “Spectrum Monitoring Measurements and Techniques“ and “Practical Spectrum Monitoring Measurements“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 2,990 € (excluding VAT)

Spectrum Monitoring Measurements and Techniques - 2 Days Training Focus This course is based on the latest ITU-R and CEPT recommendations, reports and handbooks and provides an introduction into the most common spectrum monitoring measurements. In addition, the theoretical background to several measurement techniques is presented. The training concludes with a number of practical examples. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After the training the participants will be able to understand the procedures and methods of the most common monitoring measurements. They will also be able to distinguish between different measurements technologies and be aware of technical limitations of this measurement equipment. Monitoring is more than solving interference problems.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communications and electromagnetic wave propagation, who are interested in spectrum monitoring measurement and techniques and who may be employed at regulatory authorities that supposed to execute spectrum monitoring measurements in the future.

Contents

■■ General introduction to Spectrum Monitoring ■■ Role of Spectrum Monitoring in the Spectrum Management process ■■ Manual Monitoring

■■ Frequency Channel Occupancy measurements (ITU-R SM. 1880) ■■ Frequency Band Occupancy measurements (ITU-R SM1809/ECC(05)01) ■■ Frequency Channel Occupancy measurements using the automatic Frequency Band Occupancy measurements as described in ITU-R SM.1809 ■■ FM broadcast measurements, including RDS, FMextra, HD IBOC, etc. ■■ Interferences, including practical examples from different countries ■■ Introduction to statistical analyses ■■ The modern and smart monitoring process ■■ Automatic detection of illegal radio stations ■■ Inspection of radio stations from a monitoring perspective ■■ Delta and smart monitoring ■■ Digital Broadcasting systems ■■ Digital Dividend 1, 2 and 3, TV white spaces ■■ Short Range Devices ■■ Cellular systems (0G – 5G), technologies, access methods ■■ Presentation of monitoring information

Location/Date Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 18.10.16 Lichtenau, 27. - 28.03.17 Lichtenau, 16. - 17.10.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Practical Spectrum Monitoring Measurements - 3 Days Training Focus This course gives an introduction to practical spectrum monitoring measurements. Delegates will follow practical examples to illustrate the limitations of spectrum monitoring measurements. During hands-on measurements of the RF-environment around our training academy in Lichtenau/Germany the delegates will put the learned techniques into practise.

Course Objectives After completing the training, delegates will be able to perform practical spectrum monitoring measurements under real-life conditions and understand the limitations in the RF-field. They will also be able to make estimations of expected measurement results, judging the quality of the measurements performed and planning measurement campaigns.

Intended for Regulatory authorities’ staff members supposed to execute spectrum monitoring measurements.

Contents

■■ Overview of spectrum monitoring tasks ■■ Selecting equipment according to the actual task

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■■ Distinguishing between real signals and intermodulation products ■■ Limitations due to the real-life environment ■■ Basic measurements with MONITORplus ■■ Practical measurement on FM-Broadcast-/DVB-T-transmitters ■■ Different usage of homing and direction-finding ■■ Locating transmitters using different methods (sequential/parallel DF) ■■ Hints and kinks performing measurements ■■ Rough estimation of measurement results ■■ Judging the results with MONITORplus ■■ Planning measurement-campaigns ■■ Practical hands-on measurements ■■ Transfer of the learned skills to daily work

Location/Date Lichtenau, 27. - 29.04.16 Lichtenau, 19. - 21.10.16 Lichtenau, 29. - 31.03.17 Lichtenau, 18. - 20.10.17

Course Fee 2,090 € (excluding VAT)

Spectrum Management & Monitoring LS OBSERVER FMU/TMU System - 4 Days

Practical training, monitoring and geolocation with remotely controlled Fixed Monitoring Units or Transportable Monitoring Units Training Focus

Contents

The LS OBSERVER system training introduces the features of the LS OBSERVER Fixed Monitoring Units (FMU), Transportable Monitoring Units (TMU), Central Monitoring Unit (CCU) and the principles of operation. The course contains the detailed description of the operation of all features and allows the participants to perform practical tasks with the LS OBSERVER. The system operation in the CCU with FMU or TMU setup and remote control, the data download, geolocation and analysis are presented. The participants will have the possibility to use the equipment for practical tasks during the training. Information about maintenance requirements and configuration of the system are also covered by the training.

Course Objectives The training enables the participants to become familiar with the LS OBSERVER system. They will understand the functionalities and how to perform all measurements and analysis. Finally, they will see how a fully integrated spectrum management and monitoring system can be managed with MONITORplus as a central software connected to a monitoring system and to a licensing database SPECTRA_DB.

■■ Global overview of the LS OBSERVER system ■■ Physical requirements for the installation of FMU/TMU and CCU ■■ System setup ■■ Wide-band measurements (FFT) ■■ Fixed frequency measurements ■■ Recording of the measurement results ■■ Geolocation with TDoA and PDoA ■■ Data handling, download from the remote monitoring units ■■ Data analysis ■■ Demonstration of a fully integrated system

Location/Date Lichtenau, 10. - 13.10.16 Lichtenau, 20. - 23.03.17 Lichtenau, 09. - 12.10.17

Course Fee 2,190 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for This course is intended for monitoring personal who have a basic knowledge of radio monitoring and geolocation methods and who need to operate an LS OBSERVER system for measurement, geolocation and analysis tasks.

LS OBSERVER PMU - 2 Days

Practical training, handheld monitoring and direction finding with LS OBSERVER Portable Monitoring Unit

Training Focus

Contents

The PMU training introduces the features of the LS OBSERVER Portable Monitoring Unit (PMU) and the principles of operation. The course contains the detailed description of the operation of all features and allows the participants to perform practical tasks with the PMU. The course covers stand-alone operation of the PMU with the embedded CCU for operation and simple analysis as well as the remote operation. The normal maintenance like software update and usage of other antennas are also part of the training. The participants will have the possibility to use the equipment for practical tasks during the training.

■■ General overview of the PMU products and accessories ■■ PMU settings ■■ Wide-band measurements (FFT) ■■ Fixed frequency measurements ■■ Manual Direction Finding with a handheld directional antenna ■■ Measurement drives ■■ Data handling ■■ Data analysis

Course Objectives

Location/Date

The training enables the participants to become familiar with the PMU. They will understand the functionalities and how to perform all measurements and analysis. They will also use the PMU as a part of an LS OBSERVER network and control it remotely from a central unit (CCU).

Lichtenau 06. - 07.10.16 Lichtenau 16. - 17.03.17 Lichtenau 05. - 06.10.17

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Course Fee 1,360 € (excluding VAT)

This course is intended for monitoring personal who have a basic knowledge of radio monitoring and geolocation methods and who need to operate an LS OBSERVER PMU for measurement, geolocation and analysis tasks.

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BROADCAST PLANNING WEEK “Broadcast Planning Basic“ and “Broadcast Planning Advanced“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 2,750 € (excluding VAT)

Broadcast Planning Basic - 2,5 Days Training Focus This training course is aimed at those people working within broadcast industry and focuses on the planning and regulation of broadcast networks. The course considers the theoretical knowledge required to understand terrestrial broadcasting and uses a number of practical examples to illustrate the theory. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will have a solid understanding of the “secrets” of broadcast planning. In addition to covering the fundamentals of basic radio network planning, the course will also cover new broadcasting technologies such as DVB-T and DVB-T2.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of radio communication technology, who are interested in broadcast planning and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

■■ Spectrum issues ■■ Antennas basics ■■ Data & Maps (types of maps, coordinate systems, data quality) ■■ Wave propagation effects ■■ Propagation models basics ■■ Interference theory ■■ Basic coordination procedures ■■ Basic network analysis ■■ Overview digital services (DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T) ■■ Exercises

Location/Date Lichtenau, 15. - 17.02.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 19.10.16 Lichtenau, 13. - 15.02.17 Lichtenau, 25. - 27.09.17

Course Fee 1,560 € (excluding VAT)

Broadcast Planning Advanced - 2,5 Days Training Focus To be highly effective when conducting broadcast planning requires up-to date knowledge of latest trends and technologies. Detailed knowledge about the huge variety of planning functionalities is as important as information about the technologies themselves. This course will furnish planners with the skills they need for the complex tasks of modern broadcast planning. It is develops the themes covered by basic broadcast planning course. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the more complex functions needed in the planning process. Many examples will be used to give detailed information about handling the special cases which can occur. The main focus of the course is digital networks.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have general knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in advanced broadcast planning and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

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■■ Propagation models details ■■ Analogue and digital modulation ■■ Digital Radio (DAB(+), DRM(+) etc.) ■■ Digital Television (DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB, ATSC) planning parameters ■■ Typical digital network planning results ■■ Co-existence of DTT and other services ■■ Geneva 2006 Final Acts (Annex 2/ Annex 4) ■■ Exercises

Location/Date Lichtenau, 17. - 19.02.16 Lichtenau, 19. - 21.10.16 Lichtenau, 15. - 17.02.17 Lichtenau, 27. - 29.09.17

Course Fee 1,560 € (excluding VAT)

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Digital Radio - 2 Days Training Focus The migration to digital radio is currently one of the biggest challenges facing broadcasters. All over the world the transition from analogue to digital radio is playing an important role for network operators and service providers. This course will give an overview of the available digital radio systems and will describe the differences between pure digital and hybrid systems. The individual advantages and disadvantages of the systems will be treated including the latest codec and specifications. The commercial and marketing aspects of digital radio will also be covered. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives

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■■ Historical development of digital radio ■■ Digital technologies: DRM(+), DAB(+)Satellite Radio etc. ■■ Hybrid analogue-digital systems (HD-Radio etc.) ■■ COFDM, QAM, multiplexing, data rates ■■ Codecs: Musicam, MP3, AAC, AAC+ ■■ Current situation of digital radio and future scenarios ■■ Practical examples in planning a digital network ■■ Commercial challenges in rolling-out digital radio services

Location/Date

On completion of this course, delegates will understand today’s digital radio technologies and the technical and commercial challenges and consequences of the migration to digital broadcasting.

Lichtenau, 02. - 03.05.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 07.12.16 Lichtenau, 03. - 04.05.17 Lichtenau, 05. - 06.12.17

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This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communications technology, who are interested in digital radio and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

1,260 € (excluding VAT)

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DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TV WEEK “Broadcast Antennas“ and “DVB-T2 – 2nd Generation Digital Video Broadcast“ and “DVBT2 - Measurement Technology in Theory and Practice“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for all three courses: 2,990 € (excluding VAT)

Broadcast Antennas - 1 Day Training Focus The course is aimed at people working in the broadcast industry who want to get an understanding of the most important topics regarding broadcast antennas. It particularly covers the specifications of antenna components and the layout of broadcast antenna systems for Radio and TV (both analogue and digital) in the VHF- and UHF-Band. The course is presented in cooperation with Kathrein. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing the course, participants will have an understanding of the engineering and system design methods of broadcast antennas as well as the technical terms and characteristics.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communication technology, who are interested in broadcast antennas and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Contents

■■ Basics technical terms relating to broadcast antennas ■■ Antenna radiators and their characteristics ■■ Broadcast antenna components and their characteristics ■■ Broadcast antenna systems design and engineering ■■ Broadcast antenna pattern calculation and synthesis ■■ Special considerations and antennas for digital terrestrial television ■■ Measurement of broadcast antenna systems

Location/Date Lichtenau, 25.04.16 Lichtenau, 21.11.16 Lichtenau, 03.04.17 Lichtenau, 20.11.17

Course Fee 680 € (excluding VAT)

DVB-T2 – 2nd Generation Digital Video Broadcast - 2,5 Days Training Focus This training course is aimed at those people working within the broadcast industry who have an interest in future development in terrestrial broadcasting. Participants will become familiar with the requirements, new features and consequences of DVB-T2 compared to DVB-T (such as its higher data capacity) and why it is needed for introducing terrestrial HDTV. Other features such as the possibility of more extended single frequency networks (SFN) will also be discussed. The training will be held on classroom in LS telcom training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing this course, delegates will understand the technology behind DVB-T2, starting with its predecessor DVB-T. The course will also provide participants with basic guidance on planning a DVB-T2 network.

Contents

■■ DVB-T basics ■■ DVB-T2 features ■■ DVB-T2 LITE profile ■■ DVB-T2 planning/coordination ■■ Current status of DVB-T2 deployments ■■ Compatibility LTE vs. DTT ■■ Overview of other DTT technologies including ISDB-T and ATSC ■■ DTT switchover strategies ■■ DTT network implementation concepts

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Lichtenau, 26. - 28.04.16 Lichtenau, 22. - 24.11.16 Lichtenau, 04. - 06.04.17 Lichtenau, 21. - 23.11.17

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast technology, who are interested in DVB-T2 and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Course Fee 1,560 € (excluding VAT)

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DVB-T2 – Measurement Technology in Theory and Practice - 1,5 Days

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■■ Basics of digital broadcast measurements (picture quality assessment, transport stream analysis, RF measurements) ■■ Basic RF measurement parameters in DTV (level, BER, MER, shoulder attenuation, impulse response) ■■ Repetition of DVB-T measurements ■■ DVB-T2 measurement technology (i.e. differences to DVB-T, T2-MI analysis, rotated constellations, PLP, SISO/MISO) ■■ Practical demonstration of different new T2 features (PLP, rotated constellations, SISO/MISO) ■■ DVB-T2 receiver test (theory and practical demonstration) ■■ DVB-T2 transmitter test (theory and practical demonstration) ■■ DVB-T2 field measurements, SFN measurements (theory and demonstration of a lab SFN)

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of DVB-T2 technology, who are interested in DVB-T2 measurements and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Location/Date

This training course is aimed at those people working within the broadcast industry who have an interest in future development in terrestrial broadcasting. Participants will become familiar with the requirements, new features and consequences of DVB-T2 measurements compared to DVB-T. The training will be held on classroom in LS telcom training facilities.

Course Objectives After completing this course, delegates will understand the technology behind DVB-T2 measurements.

Lichtenau, 28. - 29.04.16 Lichtenau, 24. - 25.11.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 07.04.17 Lichtenau, 23. - 24.11.17

Course Fee 1,140 € (excluding VAT)

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BROADCAST REGULATION WEEK “Recommendations ITU-R P.1546 - 1812“ and “ITU Procedures and Notifications for Digital Terrestrial Broadcast“ and Reorganization of the Spectrum Usage and Future Broadcast Scenarios can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for all three courses: 2,390 € (excluding VAT)

Recommendations ITU-R P.1546 - 1812 - 1,5 Days Training Focus

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Recommendation ITU-R P.1546 is now a well established replacement of the older ITU-R P.370, following a long and difficult process of changes and corrections. Nevertheless, there are still discussions concerning the calculation of field strength values using these processes. Considering that ITU-R P.1546 is a coordination model based only on statistical methods and field strength curves measured a long time ago, the idea of developing a real physical model using complex path calculation methods was floated. As a result, ITU-R P.1812 was born and since then, as with ITU-R P.1546, a long and hard process of collecting input and discussions about corrections has taken place. The recommendations have to be seen from different points of view: One is a pure coordination model (ITU-R P.1546) based on measurements and the other is a physical model (ITU-R P.1812) taking into account real diffraction effects .Fully understanding the pros and cons of both recommendations is a fundamental requirement for people dealing with broadcast planning and coordination. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of radio planning aspects, who are interested in ITU-R P.1546 – 1812 and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Course Objectives After completing this course, delegates will gain a solid understanding of both recommendations. The key functionalities and differences between the models, and when and where they are applicable will be discussed. Both theoretical and practical examples will be used to provide a better understanding.

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Course Fee 990 € (excluding VAT)

ITU Procedures and Notifications for Digital Terrestrial Broadcast - 1,5 Days

Training Focus This training is designed for those people working within the broadcast industry whose main emphasis is the planning and regulation of broadcast networks. The theoretical aspects of the RRC-06 final acts and different compatibility checks are examined together with the use of practical demonstrations. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

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■■ History, intention and development of both recommendations ■■ Field strength calculation process with ITU-R P.1546 (curves and corrections) ■■ Propagation effects and path profile analysis with ITU-R P.1812 ■■ Current situation and further developments of both recommendations ■■ Comparison of Rec. P. 1546 and P. 1812

Contents

■■ Conferences RRC-06 ■■ Technical elements and criteria used in the development of the plan ■■ Coordination distance and conformity check ■■ Article 4 coordination procedure ■■ Different coordination procedures ■■ Digital services

After completing the course, participants will have an understanding of the outputs of the RRC-06. They will receive information about the elements and criteria that were used to develop the plan. The course will also impart knowledge of conformity and compatibility checks as well as different coordination procedures for plan modification purposes.

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This course is intended for those who are interested in ITU procedures and notifications and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

990 € (excluding VAT)

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Lichtenau, 12. - 13.04.16 Lichtenau, 29. - 30.11.16 Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17 Lichtenau, 07. - 08.11.17

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Reorganization of the Spectrum Usage and Future Broadcast Scenarios - 1 Day

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This training course is dedicated to all the people working for mobile operators, broadcast providers and regulatory authorities who deal with the issue of the UHF spectrum reorganization. Clearance of broadcast bands and coexistence of DTT and 4G, PMSE or other services will be discussed during the training. Also possible alternative broadcast content distribution platforms as well as general future broadcast scenarios will be part of the training. The classroom training will be held in LS telcom’s training facilities.

■■ Consequences of the WRC-07, WRC-12, WRC-15 ■■ Scope and potential usage of the digital dividends ■■ Spectrum management constraints on digital dividend allocation and availability ■■ Coexistence of DTT and other services ■■ Alternative broadcast content distribution platforms ■■ General Future Broadcast scenarios

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Course Objectives This seminar explains the reorganization of the UHF spectrum as well as the potential interferences to DTT caused by new services close to the remaining broadcast band. After completing this course, delegates will also have a good understanding regarding potential future broadcast scenarios. Beside the theory behind, the trainer will also illustrate different scenarios on a sophisticated radio network planning tool.

Lichtenau, 14.04.16 Lichtenau, 01.12.16 Lichtenau, 27.04.17 Lichtenau, 09.11.17

Course Fee 680 € (excluding VAT)

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of radio communications technology, who are interested in reorganization of the spectrum usage and future broadcast scenarios and who may be employed at broadcast operators, mobile operators or regulators.

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BROADCAST REGULATION WEEK “Recommendations ITU-R P.1546 - 1812“ and “ITU Procedures and Notifications for Digital Terrestrial Broadcast“ and Reorganization of the Spectrum Usage and Future Broadcast Scenarios can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for all three courses: 2,390 € (excluding VAT)

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BROADCAST TOOL WEEK “BC Planning Tool - CHIRplus_BC (Radio/TV, Analogue/Digital)“ and “Broadcast Planning Exercises using CHIRplus_BC“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 2,750 € (excluding VAT)

BC Planning Tool - CHIRplus_BC (Radio/TV, Analogue/Digital) - 3 Days Training Focus

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The course will start by showing delegates how to configure CHIRplus_BC and the basics of field strength calculations and interference analysis. One focus of the training will be the usage of the network processor and the various calculation results. As well as the digital features of CHIRplus_BC its use for analogue services will also be illustrated. Understanding the principles of the analogue network analysis is a prerequisite for developing efficient networks for digital terrestrial broadcasting. Digital terrestrial networks (DAB+, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVBT2 LITE, ISDB-T, ATSC) bring a number of new requirements regarding the reception mode which will be covered. Planning for portable or mobile reception is linked with many new features such as single frequency networks (SFN’s) and network gain. To meet these new requirements it is necessary to learn and use the numerous features of the tool efficiently. The course will impart both theoretical and practical knowledge. The training will involve the usage of CHIRplus_BC and some case studies.

This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in broadcast planning tools and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

Course Objectives

Location/Date

After completing the course, participants will be able to use CHIRplus_BC in a very efficient way. Furthermore the features and calculation results will be explained from both the theoretical as well as from the practical viewpoint.

Lichtenau, 09. - 11.05.16 Lichtenau, 07. - 09.11.16 Lichtenau, 08. - 10.05.17 Lichtenau, 27. - 29.11.17

Contents

■■ Configuration and setup ■■ Graphical User Interface (GUI) ■■ Geographic Information System (GIS) ■■ Field strength calculations ■■ Coverage calculations and analyses ■■ Coordination procedures ■■ Analogue and digital network analysis ■■ Compatibility DTT vs. other services (e.g. LTE) ■■ Exercises

Course Fee 1,790 € (excluding VAT)

Broadcast Planning Exercises using CHIRplus_BC - 2 Days Training Focus This course provides a solid understanding of the design and planning of analogue and digital broadcast networks using the LS telcom broadcast planning software CHIRplus_BC. The course follows the typical steps of radio network planning from selection of suitable sites and coverage planning to the compatibility checks with existing networks or international frequency plans. As well as the-oretical explanations, much time is spent following practical exercises in the planning of broadcast networks using CHIRplus_BC to illustrate effects of different planning parameters and network configurations. The training will involve the usage of CHIRplus_BC and some case studies.

Course Objectives After the course, participants will have a good understanding of the design and engineering of broadcast networks as well as the capability to use the broadcast planning tool CHIRplus_BC in a very efficient way.

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This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast planning and CHIRplus_BC tools usage, who are interested in broadcast planning exercises and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators. Training Calendar | Broadcast

Contents

■■ Introduction of radio network planning ■■ Targets and procedures of radio network planning ■■ Active and passive interference calculations ■■ Frequency scan ■■ Coordination ■■ Coverage calculation ■■ Planning of analogue and digital networks ■■ Analyses and optimization of broadcast networks ■■ Compatibility DTT vs. other services (e.g. LTE) ■■ ...and a lot of hints and tricks

Location/Date Lichtenau, 12. - 13.05.16 Lichtenau, 10. - 11.11.16 Lichtenau, 11. - 12.05.17 Lichtenau, 30.11. - 01.12.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Broadcast Broadcast Planning Tool CHIRplus_BC (LF/MF/HF) - 2 Days Training Focus The course will start by explaining how to configure CHIRplus_BC and the basics of field strength calculations and interference analysis. The training will demonstrate the use of the network processor to calculate various results. As well as the use of CHIRplus_BC for analogue calculations, examples of digital planning (DRM) will also be provided. The course covers both theoretical and practical knowledge. The training will involve the usage of CHIRplus_BC and some case studies.

Course Objectives

Contents

■■ Configuration and setup ■■ Graphical User Interface (GUI) ■■ Geographic Information System (GIS) ■■ LF/MF/HF wave propagation ■■ Field strength calculations ■■ Network processor ■■ Coordination procedures ■■ Analogue and digital network analysis

After completing the course, participants will be able to use CHIRplus_BC in a very knowledgeable way. In addition to the use of the tool, delegates will also understand the theoretical and practical background to the calculations.

Location/Date

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This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of broadcast, who are interested in broadcast planning and who may be employed at broadcasters, network operators or regulators.

1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Lichtenau, 05. - 06.10.16 Lichtenau, 13. - 14.09.17

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LTE – Long Term Evolution - 3 Days Training Focus

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Data communication is one of the most important, and growing, requirements of modern mobile wireless networks. Data usage has grown quickly in networks as each new generation of mobile broadband technology has been introduced, average data consumption per month and per mobile subscriber exceeds several hundreds of megabytes and a few gigabytes where operators deliver high capacity and low cost of data. Long Term Evolution (LTE), often known as 4G, is the latest technology designed to meet the burgeoning data demands. In addition to the use for commercial services, LTE is also being considered for the next generation PPDR and critical communications networks. The course is specifically designed to grow the delegates understanding of the design and use of radio systems based on LTE technology. Aspects of the LTE physical layer, network design and planning including LTE advanced features will be covered. Delegates will learn about S-OFDMA/SC-TDMA, MIMO technology, LTE TDD and FDD multiple access modes, system architecture, in-building coverage issues, mobility and handover aspects and future evolutions of LTE. Thus the course will cover all the essentials in the field of LTE networks.

This course is intended for those who have a general knowledge in radio network planning and who are interested in technical aspects of LTE technology and network design whether from a commercial, PPDR or critical communications perspective and who may be employed at telecom regulators, telecom operators, utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will be familiar with LTE technology including network architecture, radio technology and typical deployment scenarios. They will understand the role of LTE in next generation networks and the evolution of mobile radio technologies.

Contents

■■ Overview on LTE physical layer ■■ Principles of MIMO ■■ System architecture and deployment concepts ■■ LTE network planning and design ■■ In-Building coverage issues ■■ Evolution of LTE: LTE advanced ■■ Self-organizing networks ■■ Carrier aggregation

Location/Date London, 15. - 17.03.16 Lichtenau, 11. - 13.10.16 London, 14. - 16.03.17 Lichtenau, 10. - 12.10.17

Course Fee 1,790 € (excluding VAT)

In-Building Radio Coverage Design - 2 Days Training Focus

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Users of wireless networks expect ubiquitous coverage that includes indoor areas of spaces such as subways, shopping malls and high rise buildings. These environments require specific in-building wireless networks as signals from outdoor transmitters are often unavailable due to the shadowing effects of metallic surfaces and solidly constructed buildings. The planning of in-building networks requires fundamental understanding of the relevant issues and approaches to extend coverage into buildings. This course discusses the relevant questions in relation to design and dimensioning of such systems. How are coverage and capacity requirements defined and how can the specific requirements of users be addressed? Is it better to use a leaky feeder cable installation or a distributed antenna system (DAS)? Should a dedicated base station or an optical repeater system be used and what is the impact of the DAS on the outdoor coverage? The course discusses design strategies, explains approaches for indoor coverage planning and introduces deployment processes. Delegates will learn about in-building wave propagation, network architecture, and the typical technologies for in-building wireless networks deployed today. The classroom training is complemented with practical demonstrations of scenarios with a specific tool for in-building wireless network design.

This course is intended for those who have a general knowledge in radio network planning and who are interested in technical and practical aspects of in-building wireless network design and who may be employed at telecom regulators, telecom operators, utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will understand the approaches, procedures and requirements for in-building wireless network design and will be familiar with the technical and economic constraints of indoor networks.

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Training Calendar | Digital Mobile & Microwave

Contents

■■ Introduction to in-building wireless network design ■■ Requirements on indoor network design ■■ Elements of wireless indoor networks ■■ Radio wave propagation in indoor environments ■■ Planning of in-building wireless networks ■■ Practical demonstration of in-building wireless network design with indoor planning tool

Location/Date Lichtenau, 12. - 13.04.16 Lichtenau, 21 - 22.09.16 Lichtenau, 25. - 26.04.17 Lichtenau, 19. - 20.09.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

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CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS WEEK “Radio Networks for Critical Communications“ and “Radio Network Planning for Critical Communications Networks“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 2,750 € (excluding VAT)

Radio Networks for Critical Communications - 2 Days Training Focus

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Professional users in public safety, PPDR, transportation, utilities, and other industry must rely on efficient radio systems to provide wireless communication for support of their daily operation. The implemented radio technology, the network design and the user requirements must be carefully matched against each other. A solid understanding of users’ requirements and the possibilities and limitations of current radio technologies for critical communications networks is therefore essential. This course discusses a number of issues which need to be considered when a radio system for critical communications shall be introduced or existing systems shall be replaced: Is it better to use services from an existing operator or to build and operate a dedicated network? Which deployment concept should be selected? How to define coverage and capacity requirements, and which technology can provide the required broadband services? This course discusses these and other questions related to the design and the introduction of radio networks for critical communications. Starting with the discussion of specific requirements, the course introduces services specific to critical communications, explains typical planning approaches and highlights possible implementation scenarios. A comparison of recent and upcoming radio technologies used for critical communications networks like TETRA, DMR as well as LTE for broadband applications completes the training. The course is performed as classroom training with slides.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in technical aspects for critical communications networks and who may be employed at telecom regulators, organisations for public security, utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will understand the users’ requirements and limitations of current radio technologies for critical communications networks. They will know the technical and economic constraints of radio systems for critical communications and will be able to realistically assess the promises of system vendors and service providers.

Contents

■■ Introduction to Radio Networks for Critical Communications ■■ Requirements on communication services and applications ■■ Mobile broadband for PPDR ■■ Elements of a radio network for Critical Communications ■■ Planning and operation of a PMR network ■■ Radio Systems for Critical Communications (DMR, TETRA, LTE)

Location/Date Lichtenau, 04. - 05.04.16 Lichtenau, 26. - 27.09.16 Lichtenau, 27. - 28.03.17 Lichtenau, 25. - 26.09.17

Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Radio Network Planning for Critical Communications Networks - 3 Days Training Focus

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Radio networks for professional use in public safety, transportation, utilities, and other industry must provide reliable communication for mission critical applications. The use of appropriate design parameter and planning procedures is crucial to achieve the required network performance. This course provides a solid understanding of how to design and plan networks for critical communications using latest digital radio technologies. The course follows the typical steps of radio network planning from definition of coverage thresholds, over first network design and coverage planning to the development and analysis of frequency plans. Practical considerations and tasks including site selection and antenna configurations are discussed by means of photos and documents originating from real-life networks. Live calculations with a network planning tool are used to illustrate effects of site selection and site and network configuration. Supporting the practical exercises, theoretical elements of the course include the principles of radio propagation, link budgets, the determination of coverage thresholds and capacity considerations. The course will be presented as classroom training with slides, interactive tool calculations and exercises to be done by the participants.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio network planning, who are interested in radio network planning for critical communications networks and who may be employed at telecom regulators, telecom operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will be familiar with the typical procedures for radio network planning. They know how to define planning criteria for radio networks and understand the underlying technical and theoretical approaches.

Contents

■■ Targets and procedures for radio network planning ■■ System parameter and architecture of critical communications networks ■■ Definition of coverage and capacity targets ■■ Antenna configurations, site selection and coverage planning ■■ Capacity considerations ■■ Frequency planning

Location/Date Lichtenau, 06. - 08.04.16 Lichtenau, 28. - 30.09.16 Lichtenau, 29. - 31.03.17 Lichtenau, 27. - 29.09.17

Course Fee 1,790 € (excluding VAT)

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Broadband for Critical Communications - 2 Days Training Focus

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There is increasing pressure on critical communications networks to provide aside voice communication data applications such as video streaming, advanced mapping, document download etc. These data applications are bandwidth-hungry and the availability of enough bandwidth at the right moment is mission critical. The narrowband radio technologies used in existing network implementations will not be able to provide the required performance thus the introduction of new radio technologies and the availability of appropriate spectrum is required. This course provides an overview on recent technologies and concepts to provide broadband for PPDR communications. It describes the operational scenarios and emerging multimedia and data-centric applications. Radio spectrum matters are discussed, spectrum needs, allocated and candidate spectrum bands for PPDR communications as well as suitable dynamic spectrum sharing solutions in PPDR communications are introduced. Different options to deliver mobile broadband PPDR communications services over dedicated or commercial networks are discussed, including the applicability of the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) model and other hybrid models. As an example for capabilities and features of upcoming radio systems the LTE standard for improved support of mission-critical communications (e.g. proximity services, group communications) is introduced. The course is performed as classroom training with slides.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in solutions for broadband for critical communications networks and who may be employed at telecom regulators, organisations for public security, utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives

Course Fee

After completing the course, delegates will understand the requirements and limitations of current radio technologies and spectrum matters for broadband critical communications networks.

1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Contents

■■ Communication needs for PPDR ■■ PPDR broadband applications and their capacity requirements ■■ Radio Spectrum for PPDR communications ■■ Deployment Scenarios: Dedicated or commercial network, hybrid solutions ■■ Mission critical LTE

Location/Date Lichtenau, 07. - 08.06.16 Lichtenau, 06. - 07.12.16 Lichtenau, 30. - 31.05.17 Lichtenau, 05. - 06.12.17

Wireless Systems for Industrial Applications – Industry 4.0 - 1 Day Training Focus

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In nearly every factory floor and industrial setting, communication links are used to carry vital information between machinery, control, and monitoring devices. From periodic updates to ongoing process and manufacturing management, timely delivery without failure is critical to operations. Cabled systems can be very expensive and necessarily tether equipment to fixed locations, thus reducing flexibility in equipment placement and reorganization. Turning to wireless technology addresses the cabling drawbacks but requires careful examination of transmission and operational and propagation characteristics to achieve the required performance. A solid understanding of the possibilities and limitations of current radio technologies, deployment scenarios and spectrum availability is therefore essential for a successful introduction of wireless systems for automation. This course provides an overview on recent technologies and concepts to wireless communication for industrial applications. It describes the operational requirements, specific radio propagation characteristics, available frequency bands, compatibility issues and develops appropriate design strategies. An overview and comparison of appropriate wireless technologies for industrial applications will complete the training. The course is performed as classroom training with slides.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in wireless systems for industrial applications and who may be responsible for radio systems in industry.

Course Objectives After completing the course, delegates will understand the requirements and limitations of radio systems for industrial applications. They will know the physical and regulatory constraints of the radio environment and understand the procedures for system planning.

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Contents

■■ Introduction: The wireless landscape ■■ Industrial Requirements ■■ Spectrum for wireless automation ■■ Radio propagation in an industrial environment ■■ Wireless network system design criteria and system selection ■■ Radio systems for wireless automation ■■ Compatibility issues

Location/Date Lichtenau, 01.06.16 Lichtenau, 23.11.16 Lichtenau, 23.05.17 Lichtenau, 29.11.17

Course Fee 680 € (excluding VAT)

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MICROWAVE LINK PLANNING WEEK “Planning & Coordination of Microwave Links (PtP & PtMP)“ and “Radio Link Calculation & Coordination Tool – CHIRplus_FX“ can be booked as full package as well as single courses. Package price for both courses: 2,750 € (excluding VAT)

Planning & Coordination of Microwave Links (PtP & PtMP) - 2 Days Training Focus

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Modern transmission networks require communication links with high link capacity and high link availability. Microwave Point-to-Point (P2P) and Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) systems can provide the required performance if the links are designed appropriate. Theoretical know-how combined with best practice for link engineering and design ensures that the possibilities of modern link technology will be fully available after implementation. The course introduces both theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to planning of microwave links. Topics touched cover wave propagation, link budget and availability calculations as well as technical parameters of antennas and microwave devices. Best practice for the analysis of path profiles including line of sight aspects, selection of antenna size, modulations scheme and frequency band is provided. Availability engineering of links is discussed as well as frequency and capacity planning aspects for complex transmission networks. This includes the effective use of frequency raster and the analysis of network interference to achieve low interference and high frequency reuse. The course will be presented as classroom training with slides and interactive tool calculations.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communications and microwave link technology, who are interested in microwave link planning and who may be employed at regulators, telecom operators, utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives

Lichtenau, 18. - 19.04.16 Lichtenau, 15. - 16.05.17

After completing the course, delegates will be familiar with the principles of microwave radio link planning and will be in the position to design individual microwave links as well as complete P2P and P2MP networks.

Contents

■■ Spectrum regulation and licensing aspects ■■ Relevant ITU Recommendations ■■ Wave propagation and effects ■■ ITU Propagation Models ■■ Path profile analysis ■■ Microwave devices and antennas ■■ Availability and error performance ■■ Link budget calculation ■■ Frequency planning and channel assignment ■■ Interference analysis and network optimisation

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Course Fee 1,260 € (excluding VAT)

Radio Link Calculation & Coordination Tool – CHIRplus_FX - 3 Days Training Focus

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The design of microwave links requires complex calculations to dimension link capacity and link availability and to perform frequency assignment. Planning software like LS telcom’s CHIRplus_FX provides the required functionality in a user friendly way and is essential for proper link design. A thorough knowledge of the available functionality and understanding of calculation results considerable shortens planning time and results in optimum link performance. The seminar introduces essential features to perform link engineering and planning tasks for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint systems. The first day is dedicated to the general tool handling. The different database functions and configurations are presented and discussed with the delegates. The following days will cover the necessary steps to perform typical link calculations - from data input over the setting of required parameters to the calculations analyses. Finally, reports and data export options will be presented. The entire workflow that is required to execute microwave radio link planning tasks as well as the FWA/WiMAX network planning process is covered. The course is presented as classroom training with tool based exercises to be done by the delegates. After a very short introduction with a few theory slides the seminar will mostly focus on the topics by corresponding examples shown by the trainer and following dedicated exercises that are carried out by the delegates.

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication and microwave link design, who are interested in the functionality provided by CHIRplus_FX and who may be employed at telecom regulators, telecom operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Course Objectives After the training the delegates will be able to efficiently solve link planning and link coordination tasks using CHIRplus_FX. They will know how to interpret the calculation results for microwave radio links and FWA/WiMAX networks.

Contents

■■ Setup and configuration of CHIRplus_FX ■■ Interaction with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) ■■ Usage of databases and spreadsheets (especially filtering) ■■ Point-to-Point microwave link design ■■ Path profile and link budget ■■ Reliability/Availability analyses ■■ Frequency planning and network optimisation ■■ Interference calculation and complete network analyses ■■ FWA/WiMAX network planning ■■ Standardised data import and export ■■ Reports and documentation

Location/Date Lichtenau, 20. - 22.04.16 Lichtenau, 17. - 19.05.17

Course Fee 1,790 € (excluding VAT)

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Customised Training Tailored to your needs... to your schedule! If you shoulder the responsibility of choosing training for your organisation, you know how difficult it is to find a training provider who is an expert you can rely on, is easy to work with, will work within your training budget – and can deliver exactly what was promised. That’s where we come in. We cannot only provide you with world-class training, we make it incredibly convenient! With Customised Training, you choose the time and the place, and we’ll be there with a skill-building training programme tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

The courses or dates in our standard training programme may not entirely correspond with your training needs or that of your organisation. This is why we offer customised training, from individual training, to group training through to extensive skill building programmes for your organisation.

You have flexibility in location, format and scheduling Customised Training can be held anywhere, at: the LS telcom Training Academy, your headquarters, a branch office, or even at a nearby conference centre or hotel. You also have options in format: full day, three-day session, five-day programmes or ongoing modules. Finally, you have flexibility in scheduling. Training can be delivered any day of the week. Whatever makes it the most convenient and cost effective for your organisation.

Here are a number of training possibilities that we can set up for you:

Standard Seminars upon Request

Training on the Job

Our course dates don’t correspond to your timing? Upon request, we can set our standard courses at a time and date of your convenience.

You need advice on how to make your daily work easier or on how to improve processes? Our experienced consultants, radio engineers and spectrum managers will accompany you during your work and will suggest ways for more efficiency. Topics suited for “training-on-the-job” are typically Database Handling, Definition of Planning Parameters, Tool Calibration, Network Design, Spectrum Planning and Frequency Coordination, ITU Notification, etc.

On-Site Training Skill-building training tailored to address your organisation’s training requirements On-Site training is the perfect choice for companies that need to train groups of employees. You get a maximum number of employees trained in new skills in a minimal amount of time for one flat fee. We discuss your organisational training needs with you and tailor a skill-building programme for you with the course modules on the right. We can even design a new course for your organisation.

Customised Training with Modular Courses Draw up your individual training according to your specific needs Compose your own training course with the course modules on the right. The list of modules allows you to create a bespoke course according to your particular training needs. It was developed to improve flexibility compared to our standard training programme.

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Training Calendar | Customised Training

Customised Training

General Radio Communications

■■ Principles of Radio Communications ■■ Antennas for Radio Networks ■■ Radio Wave Propagation ■■ Radiocommunications Services ■■ Digital Terrain Data ■■ Human Exposure Measurements

Spectrum Management

■■ Fundamentals of Spectrum Management ■■ Characteristics of Radio Spectrum ■■ International Framework and Processes ■■ Spectrum Usage ■■ Frequency Planning ■■ Frequency Coordination ■■ Radio Services ■■ Radio Law ■■ Spectrum Regulation ■■ Spectrum Licensing ■■ Spectrum Pricing ■■ Spectrum Auction ■■ White Spaces ■■ Dynamic Spectrum Access ■■ Spectrum Matters for 5G ■■ Modern Spectrum Management Strategies ■■ Military Frequency Management ■■ Air Traffic Control ■■ EMC Analysis

Spectrum Monitoring

■■ Basics of Monitoring ■■ Frequency Channel Occupancy Measurements ■■ Frequency Band Occupancy Measurements ■■ Interferences ■■ Statistical Analysis ■■ Radio Direction Finding and Location ■■ Planning Measurement Campaigns

Digital Mobile/Critical Communications ■■ Coverage Planning ■■ In-Building Coverage Design ■■ Frequency Planning ■■ Traffic Planning ■■ PMR – Professional Mobile Radio ■■ TETRA/TETRAPOL ■■ GSM/GPRS/EDGE ■■ 3G/UMTS ■■ 4G/LTE – Long Term Evolution ■■ 5G Spectrum Matters ■■ Mobile Broadband ■■ Wireless Systems for Industry 4.0

Land Mobile

■■ Frequency Selection & Coordination for Land Mobile Service ■■ Harmonised Calculation Method ■■ HCM Agreement

The Advantages of Customised Training ■■ You choose the location of the training ■■ You decide on the agenda and course content ■■ You can discuss confidential issues ■■ Your specific needs are considered

Exercises are based on information specific to your organisation. It’s truly cost effective.

Language Our courses are conducted in English. Upon request, most of the courses can also be offered in German, French and Spanish. Please ask for other languages.

Keep up-to-date

Broadcast

■■ Broadcast Planning – analogue ■■ Broadcast Planning – digital ■■ Broadcast Planning Exercises ■■ Broadcast Antennas ■■ Spectrum Planning ■■ Broadcast Coordination ■■ Final Acts GENEVA 06 ■■ Recommendations ITU-R P.1546 – 1812 ■■ Digital Audio Broadcast (T-DAB) ■■ Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) ■■ Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) ■■ DVB-T2 ■■ DTT-LTE Coexistence ■■ Digital Radio ■■ Mobile TV

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Natascha Seiler & Sabrina Kautz

Microwave Services

■■ Coordination of Microwave Services ■■ Frequency Assignment for Microwave Services ■■ Microwave Link Engineering ■■ Availability and Error Performance ■■ Interference Analysis ■■ Backbone and Access-Network Planning ■■ PtMP/WLL Planning ■■ WiMAX, Broadband Wireless Access

+49 (0) 7227 9535 482 +49 (0) 7227 9535 605 [email protected] www.LStelcom.com

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Enjoy your Stay in the Beautiful Black Forest … For distraction and relaxation after a studious and busy training day there are plenty of recreational offerings and interesting places to visit nearby. The well-known city of Baden-Baden is just 20 km away from the LS telcom Training Academy. We are happy to assist you in booking a hotel for you in Baden-Baden and organise a shuttle transfer between your hotel and the LS telcom Training Academy.

Places to Visit

Let us surprise you with a social event in the course of your stay at LS telcom Training Academy. In an easy atmosphere you will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the other participants and to exchange experiences. So, if you decide to participate in a training at LS telcom you have a decisive advantage: You can combine business with pleasure!

Black Forest Nature Park Central/North The Black Forest is one of the most beautiful regions of Germany and a worldrenowned holiday destination. In December 2000, the Black Forest Nature Park Central/North was founded with the aim of conserving and developing this region in a sustainable way. In December 2003, the German federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg acted on the regional initiative and officially designated the nature park a major conservation area. With an area of 926,625 acres (375,000 hectares) the Black Forest Nature Park Centre/North is the largest of its kind in Germany and has approximately 700,000 inhabitants. But our nature park between the rivers Rhine and Neckar is special not only because of its size: Impressive landscapes, extensive forests, rock formations, deep canyons, clear springs, lakes, gushing rivers, beautiful meadows and peaceful pastures are all there for you to discover.

Strasbourg and the Alsace

Only a few minutes away from LS telcom you cross the river Rhine and will find Alsatian villages with half-timbered houses, potteries and many typical restaurants with Alsatian cooking. The most famous city in the Alsace is Strasbourg with its multitude of sights. In the heart of the historical centre of Strasbourg you find the superb Cathedral of Notre Dame with its single tall spire and the famous astronomical clock. Not far from the centre you can take a walk through the picturesque Petite France Quarter. And there is much more for you to discover... If you would like to visit Strasbourg and the Alsace region, we can organise shuttle transfers to Strasbourg, which is about 40 minutes away from Lichtenau, and the Alsace region. Just ask! *

Visit the French Capital Paris If you book a full-week course, you may want to take the opportunity and go to Paris for the weekend. From Strasbourg to Paris it takes only 2h20min by fast and very comfortable train, the “TGV”. We can organise your shuttle and train ticket upon request.*

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*The travel is at your own expenses

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Leisure Time Possibilities

Baden-Baden

Whether you are fascinated by architectural delights from the Belle Epoch period, or enjoy quality art exhibitions and cultural events or dream of relaxing moments in breathtaking natural surroundings – the beautiful and well-know city of BadenBaden has all of this to offer. Contact us for further information – we are happy to help.

Wellness in Baden-Baden

The Caracalla Spa, in the heart of Baden-Baden, offers wellness and relaxation on a heavenly scale. 12 natural springs provide an unforgettable bathing experience in this 3000 square foot glass temple. A romantic hot and cold rock grotto, bubbling whirlpools, waterfalls, counter current pools and massaging water jets will guarantee a unique feeling of wellbeing.

Your Evenings in Baden-Baden

You may want to go for an evening walk and pass the Baden-Baden theatre – which enchants with its Belle Epoque exterior, similar to that of the Paris Opera, walk along the famous Lichtentaler Allee or visit the Baden-Baden castles. Or you may enjoy the fantastic restaurants. There is something for every taste, from savoury regional cooking to international, Mediterranean style cuisine.

Festspielhaus

Experience a memorable musical treat by taking your seats at the town’s Festspielhaus, Europe’s second largest opera and concert hall. Opened to the public in 1998, the Festspielhaus, with its world acclaimed acoustics, offers a diverse agenda of musical performances featuring top international artists.

Casino Baden-Baden

What could be better than to round off the day of training, in style, in the magnificent surroundings of Germany’s oldest Casino, the Casino of Baden-Baden? You will be amazed at its extravagant interior and gripped by the thrilling suspense as you tempt fortune.

How to get to the LS telcom Training Academy Lichtenau Stuttgart

Arrival by Car

On the motorway A5 (Autobahn), take the exit Bühl. At the next roundabout take the second exit in the direction of Oberbruch/ Moos and follow the signs to Lichtenau/ Ulm. Drive all the way through Ulm and Lichtenau (in the direction of Kehl). At the last round-about before leaving the town of Lichtenau take the first exit towards the industrial area. Take the next turn left and left again. Follow the road and you will find LS telcom in a left bend on the right.

Arrival by Train

Should you decide to come by train, you have the choice between Baden-Baden or Bühl main stations. From there a car or a cab will take you to LS telcom (Lichtenau) within approx. 20 min.

Arrival by Plane

You have the choice to arrive at Baden Airpark/Karlsruhe (10 min), Stuttgart (1 hour), Frankfurt (1 ½ hours) or Strasbourg (approx. 45 min). To continue your journey, please take further details from above. If you wish to order an airport shuttle that brings you directly to your hotel please let us know – we will assist you in booking. Should you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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Registration Form Seminar

Group Discount

Title

Register 2-3 delegates for one seminar, receive 5% discount Register 4 delegates for one seminar, receive 10% discount Register 5-6 delegates for one seminar, receive 15% discount Register 6+ delegates for one seminar, receive 20% discount

Date Fee

EUR (excluding VAT)

Please register the following delegates: Organisation

Commercial Details Training Time Schedule

Delegate 1 Title

For more information, please contact our team at +49 (0) 7227 9535-482 / E-mail: [email protected].

If not marked differently the training starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm. First Name

Course Fee The fees are per participant. Each price is quoted in EURO and does not include Value Added Tax (VAT). The course fee includes course material, refreshing beverages, coffee, snacks and lunch during training courses. Travelling costs, accommodation and living expenses for the participants are not included. The course fee must be paid latest 2 weeks prior to the course start in order to guarantee a seat. Transfer should be made to:

Family Name Job Title E-mail

Delegate 2

Family Name

Sparkasse Hanauerland IBAN: DE93 6645 1862 0000 1036 98 SWIFT: SOLA DE S1 KEL VAT-Id-No.: DE 211251018

Job Title

Application

E-mail

The application should be signed and returned to LS telcom by mail or fax at least 21 days prior to the training course start date. If enrolling, we ask you to provide us with the information required on the registration form.

Delegate 3

Minimum number of attendees

Title

Title

First Name

LS telcom reserves the right to change the course date or cancel the course if the number of participants is insufficient.

First Name

Family Name

Language

Job Title

The courses will be held in English unless stated otherwise. The course documentation is in English.

E-mail

Certificates LS telcom will award certificates of participation to all those who complete a course.

Location

Authorised by:

The scheduled courses are held at our LS telcom Training Academy in Lichtenau, Germany, located between Strasbourg and Baden-Baden, unless stated otherwise.

Invoice Name Invoice Address

Data protection As an attendee you agree that we keep and process your personal data to manage and administer the training course and to keep you informed about future training courses offered by us (Please cross out this paragraph if you do not agree).

VAT-ID No. Date

Signature

Withdrawal policy

Send your completed form to: LS telcom AG Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33 77839 Lichtenau, Germany +49 (0) 7227 9535 600 +49 (0) 7227 9535 605 [email protected] www.LStelcom.com

Cancellations may be made free of charge up to 21 days prior to the start of the training course. After this time, a cancellation charge of 80% of the course fee applies. In all cases, withdrawals must be confirmed in writing prior to the course start date, otherwise the full amount will be due. Substitutions may be made prior to the course starting.

Disclaimer LS telcom reserves the right to change or cancel any part of its published programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Your registration alone does not constitute a binding agreement and requires our written approval and order confirmation, which regularly can be assumed by our invoice.