After successful completion of the course, students are able to visualize ionospheric wave propagation of electromagnetic waves in the short wave spectrum and are able to select a suitable time of day, frequency, antenna type, transmission mode, and required transmit power for a successful short wave communication link between to arbitrary locations on earth. They are familiar with the most important rules in the ITU's Radio Regulations which define the rules of operation for international radio links. Finally, the students are familiar with the challenges and natural limits of wave propagation.
Fundamentals of the physics of ionospheric wave propagation, introduction to shortwave radio antennas, overview of analog and digital transmission for shortwave radio, introduction to the Radio Regulations (RR) in international law.
Three lectures (two hours each) and a practical exercise in the short wave lab in a small group in cooperation with the Radio-Amateur-Club of the TU Wien.
In the lecture part, the foundations of ionospheric wave propagation, short wave radio antennas, transmission modes, and the RR are laid down. In the practical part in small student groups, the students exercise their skills with a transceiver experimentally.
preliminary discussion: Monday, Oct 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm (on time) via Zoom.
Take part in the three course units in distance learning format by computer, tablet or smart phone.
Zoom-Link for preliminary discussion and lecture units:
https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94338124284?pwd=dWtaZ2JhMGE3dktTWHpNdjdCMm5Bdz09
Meeting-ID: 943 3812 4284
Password: Xd5c3Q7Y
Schedule for the lectures:
1st lecture unit on Monday Nov. 8, 2021 at 5pm-7pm via Zoom. Topic: ionospheric wave propagation.
2nd lecture unit on Monday Nov. 22, 2021 at 5pm-7pm via Zoom. Topic: antennas.
3rd lecture unit on Monday Dec. 06, 2021 at 5pm-7pm via Zoom. Topic: Receiver technology and radio operation regulations.
Further, we will do the grouping for the practical part which will take place in the radio room and on the roof of the institute under strict Covid-19 prevention rules on a single afternoon per group.
