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1 Basic Training Assembly of a Basic VSAT Attaching connector Determining azimuth, elevation & polarization angles Finding satellite using meter Pointing antenna accurately enough to prevent Adjacent satellite Interference Accurately adjusting for cross-polarization Decommissioning of satelliteAdvanced Training Fundamentals General understanding of orbits, transponders, footprints, waves & rain fade TDM, TDMA & SCPC Signals & noise, antennas, link budget concepts Linear & circular polarization VSAT hardware overview IP networking basics Mobile VSAT concepts Gain/loss, levels, dB, dBm & compression C/N & Eb/No conceptsAdvanced Training Practical Antenna mount & links VSAT hardware details Using a spectrum analyzer Site survey issues Connector and cable types & grounding, Point-of-entry techniques Weatherproofing & safety issues General VSAT troubleshootingAdvanced Training Specialization idirect , Hughes and Gilat satellite systemso Network operationso Modem models features.

2 And connectionso Installing and activating typical VSATo Equipment-specific maintenance and troubleshooting Hands-on TrainingKnight Sky also offers hands-on Training at its Maryland headquarters or at a customer site Assemble a VSAT Pre-set elevation and accurately pre-set feed pol angle Find designated satellite peak azimuth and elevation with beam balance method Terminate a cable with an F connector and weather-seal itOnline Training Knight Sky has partnered with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) to offer an integrated Training program to its customers. The Training program includes both custom and GVF catalog courses.

3 The GVF program has been endorsed by the international industry and was expanded in 2006 with extensive online, award-winning interactive content developed by SatProf, Inc. This popular SATCOM Professional Certification Program includes three levels of certification for fixed VSAT professional installers, field technicians, and Sky LLC5123 Pegasus CourtSuite XFrederick, MD 21704 Tel: 240-252-1950 Fax: #COURSE TITLECOURSE DECRIPTIONCATALOG PRICEG eneral SATCOMGVF500 Introduction to satellite CommunicationsApplications, Wireless concepts, Orbits and launches, Spacecraft technology, satellite links, Network technologies, Ground equipment for GEO satcom, satellite Industry Structure, Horizontal markets, Regulatory issues, Comparing satellite $ GVF510 Core Skills for VSAT ProfessionalsVSAT Hardware, Cables and connectors, Selecting a site, Polarization theory, Building the terminal and finding the satellite , Accurate pointing, Cross-pol alignment and activation.

4 Decommissioning$ GVF520 Satcom FundamentalsSATCOM Overview, Orbits, Footprints, Waves, Gains-Losses-Levels, Signals-noise-spectrums, Modulation, Antennas, Propagation, satellite links, Polarization, Earth station & VSAT equipment, Access methods, Mobile VSAT overview, VSAT networks, Comparing satellites$ GVF521 Practical Technique for VSAT InstallersSite survey and planning, IFL planning, Tools and test equipment, Outdoor equipment assembly, IFL installation, Grounding, Peak and pol review, Carrier lineup and link test, Data networking, Safety, Troubleshooting and maintenance$ GVF520, GVF521 bundleGVF 520 and 521 discounted bundle(Combination of GVF520 and GVF521 courses)

5 $ GVF503iiDirect Installation and MaintenanceNetwork operation, Remote equipment overview, Software tour, Preparation and assembly, Configuring the satellite router, Antenna pointing, Uplink alignment, Activation and finishing, Troubleshooting, Mobile applications, Advanced topics$ GVF503 GGilat SkyEdge II VSAT Installation and MaintenanceGilat SkyEdge II system architecture, Using SkyManage and LED indicators, Preparation and equipment assembly, Finding the satellite , Accurate antenna pointing, Setting VSAT location with SkyMagic, Activation, Cross-pol adjustment technique,Troubleshooting$ GVF503 HHughes HN/HX Terminal InstallationHughes HN/HX system architecture, Remote equipment overview, IFL cables and connectors, Basic web user interface, Advanced web user interface, Commissioning, Antenna pointing technique, Cross-pol adjustment technique, Troubleshooting$ Marine VSATGVF561 Fundamentals for Marine VSAT OperatorsMaritime communications, satellite basics , Stabilized antennas, VSAT basics , Connecting to other ship equipment, Bands and beams, Blockage and safety.

6 Interference$ GVF562 EOperating the SeaTel Model '09 Series Marine VSATA bout SeaTel, How it works. Typical above-decks and below-decks installations, Overview of the system hardware components including radome, pedestal, and antenna control unit, Normal operation, Reading the ACU and modem front panel LED s, Switching satellites, Preventive maintenance, Problem solving$ GVF562E-IMAO perating the Sea Tel IMA Series Marine VSAT$ GVF503 ESea Tel Marine VSAT Installation and MaintenanceTheory of Operation, Hardware, Site Survey, Installing the Above Decks Equipment, Installing the Below Decks Equipment, Connecting the satellite Modem, Power-up & Checkout.

7 Gyro Compass & Tracking Setup, Home Flag-Blockage & System Setup, Activating the Terminal, Cross-pol Alignment, Testing, Balancing, Configuration Utilities, Troubleshooting, Maintenance$ GVF503E-S1 Installing and Maintaining SeaTel Model IMA Series Marine TerminalsHardware and Software, External Connections, Setup and Alignment$ GVF561, GVF562E bundleSea Tel '09 operator certification(Combination of GVF561 and GVF62E courses)$ GVF562E-IMA, GVF503E-S1 bundleGVF Sea Tel Field Tech Update for IMA Terminals(Combination of GVF562E-IMA and GVF503E-S1 courses)$ GVF561, GVF562E, GVF503E bundle*(Combination of GVF561, GVF62E and GVF503E courses)$1, GVF561, GVF562E, GVF503E, GVF520 bundle*GVF full Sea Tel field technician (09 series) course bundle(Combination of GVF561, GVF62E, GVF503E and GVF520 courses)$1, GVF561, GVF562E, GVF562E-IMA, GVF503E, GVF503E-S1, GVF520 bundle*(Combination of GVF561, GVF62E, GVF562E-IMA, GVF503E, GVF503E-S1 and GVF520 courses)$1, Mobile/SNG/Auto-deploy/Teleport UplinkingBAPO ExamBasic Auto Point Operator certificationGEO orbit concepts.

8 Lat, long, az, and el. ASI and cross-pol interference concepts. Blockage and line of sight criteria. Effect of rain and snow. Basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Use modem lock indicator to confirm antenna is pointed at the correct satellite , Site selection for line-of-sight with compass and inclinometer$ GVF530 Core Skills for Mobile satellite Terminal OperatorsOrbits and pointing angles, Auto-pointing antennas, Choosing your site, including site selection rules, Interference, Safety Concepts, Troubleshooting$ GVF530, BAPO Exam BundleFull BAPO Training & exam package(Combination of GVF530 and BAPO exam)

9 $ GAPO ExamGeneral Auto Point Operator certificationAll of the knowledge from the BAPO exam, plus how to confirm that your antenna is accurately pointed and how to work with the satellite operator to carry out a cross-pol check, Site selection for line-of-sight with compass and inclinometer, Accurate pointing using modem C/N display, Align cross-pol with satellite Access Center$ GVF531 Access Procedure SkillsGeneral Access Procedure, including definition of the GAP, Checking pointing, including typical modem indicators, dealing with acquisition problems, Cross-pol alignment, including uplink and downlink concepts, frequency bands, function of the transponder, what the BUC does, L-band/RF frequency calculations for uplinks$ GVF530, GVF531, GAPO Exam BundleFull GAPO Training & exam package(Combination of GVF530, GVF531 and GAPO exam)

10 $ BTO ExamBasic Technical Operator certificationAll of the BAPO & GAPO knowledge, plus rebroadcast and other interference sources, transponders, modulation and link budget concepts, Basic RF theory for satcom, calculating IF and RF of 70 MHz systems, following the GAP, STAs, spectrum analyzer use.$ GVF532 Core Uplinking SkillsRF and Modulation, Satellites and links, including transponder and payload functions; Interference prevention, Polarization theory, Pointing with a spectrum analyzer, GAP and access skills$ GVF530, GVF531, GVF532, BTO Exam bundleFull BTO Training & exam package(Combination of GVF530, GVF531 and GAPO exam)$ ATO ExamAdvanced Technical Operator certificationAll of the BAPO, GAPO & BTO knowledge plus orbits, using inclined satellites, transponder power and intermodulation, managing IMD in uplink HPAs, detailed RF theory, tracking.