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RF101: Broadcast Terrestrial Transmission Systems Course Module 1 – Introduction to Radio Frequency (RF)

Originally streamed Jan. 26, 2017

Overview

Part one of an eight-part series. Introduction to Radio Frequency (RF). The webinar includes: Definition of RF and Electromagnetic radiation and spectrum, electric and magnetic fields, the Inverse Square Law and attenuation of EM waves, frequency bands and RF wave characteristics, units of power (dB and dBm), history of RF, and safety issues introduction: exposure and limits.

 

Dennis BaldridgeAbout Your Instructor – Dennis Baldridge, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT

Instructing and the creator of the RF101: Terrestrial Transmission Systems course is Dennis Baldridge, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT, a veteran of the broadcast engineering field for more than 30 years. Baldridge is a Senior member of the SBE, holds an FCC Lifetime General License (formerly a First Class FCC License) and Amateur Radio Extra Class License (K0DB). He also holds a M.A.E. and teaches science courses for Upper Iowa University. As owner of Baldridge Communications, LLC, he works as a contract engineer and has also authored articles for Radio Guide. Baldridge served as an inspector for the FCC Alternate Inspection Program of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.

SBE Recertification Credit

The completion of this webinar from Webinars by SBE qualifies for 1 credit, identified under Category I of the Recertification Schedule for SBE Certifications.

Registration

This webinar is approximately 1 hour in length.

SBE Members: $62

SBE MemberPlus Members FREE

Non-Members: $92

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Questions?

If you have questions regarding this webinar, contact Cathy Orosz via email or by phone at 317-846-9000.

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