Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0563
Organization's ID:
40340
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 weeks (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 RF Electronic Communications and Networking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide advanced training for technicians and engineers on the Radio Communications Link (RCL) system terminal equipment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of electronic communications equipment by operating and maintaining the RCL equipment

General Topics:

  • Granger Direct-to-Line (DTL) 7300 Multiplexer system
  • COASTCOM Channel Bank
  • Fairchild Microwave Modem
  • AT&T Digital Cross Connect Panel, accurate attenuate panel, 4-wire jackfield
  • MLX Transmit and Receive Combining Network
  • RCL UNICORN Automated Network Management System (ANMS) terminal equipment, hub telemetry, ANMS basic commands, ANMS software installation, and ANMS database construction
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials