About the course
This training aims to improve the Telecommunication knowledge of MSF logistics staff. At the end of this course you will know about radio waves, how information is transmitted, which telecom equipment we use in MSF and how to install, use, troubleshoot and maintain them.
Target audience
Logistics staff (Specially ICT officers, log managers and radio operators).
Certification
No certification. Upon completion of the course, a badge is obtained that recognizes the correct completion.
Learning objectives
- Understand how telecom equipment work, its advantages and limitations
- Decide which equipment fits each situation
- Install telecom equipment in a radio room and bunkers
- Program the radio equipment
- Maintain telecom equipment
- Troubleshoot issues found
- Learning how to brief users
List of contents
- Telecom theory and equipment
- Radio communications:
- Very High Frequency radio (VHF)
- High Frequency radios (HF)
- Troubleshooting and maintaining our radios
- How to talk on the radio – Briefing users
- Satellite communications
- GSM devices