Communications
The course can be delivered in different formats depending on the request:
Topics covered in the course:
1. Fundamentals of radio communication: principles; frequency bands; equipment; decoding satellite signals; modulation types; LoRa, Meshtastic; network building; AES-256 encryption and others; SDR / WEB SDR; methods of agent-based and military communications, etc.
2. Antenna theory and practice: features of radio wave propagation; communication range; main antenna characteristics; antenna gain; design; radiation pattern; SWR; wave impedance; antenna quality; antenna and feeder; matching; main measuring instruments used by communications specialists; practical assembly / soldering / tuning of antennas.
3. Starlink in military conditions: basic principles of operation; types of terminals; power supply; deployment and packing of terminals; management and configuration; operational security; diagnostics and troubleshooting; network infrastructure; field practice — deployment at a mobile position with camouflage, shielding, and enabling GPS ignore mode; operation under electronic warfare (EW) conditions.
4. LTE networks and radio bridges: theory and practice — creating and connecting two peer-to-peer networks into one; connecting a remote network to the internet using an LTE router with a directional antenna and radio bridges; connecting remote IP surveillance cameras to an observation post using radio bridges; other, more complex schemes using radio bridges; planning the placement of radio bridge elements in the field; determining the direction of a mobile operator’s cell tower to install a directional antenna for an LTE router.
5. Military / field communications: practical exercises at a training ground — configuration and testing of communication between different radio stations; deployment of a primary VHF radio station to maintain communication with other units located at significant distance within a concentration area; work of a communications specialist in a combat mission area — practical radio exchange scenarios between two groups at distances of 5–8 km; work with satellite communication systems (SATCOM); work with HF radio communication.
6. Radio technical intelligence and radio monitoring: fundamentals of radio monitoring, SIGINT, electronic intelligence (ELINT), and electronic warfare (EW) — objectives and tasks, similarities and differences; simple radio monitoring tools, how they work, technical characteristics and capabilities, application features, equipment sets, advantages and disadvantages; working with a simple drone detector; working with a radio frequency spectrum analyzer; equipment kits for radio monitoring; practical exercises — detection, identification, and azimuth determination of emission sources.
7. Electronic warfare (EW) operator work: practical aspects of use; how to determine when EW should be activated; personal protection from electromagnetic radiation; vehicle-mounted EW systems; portable EW systems; features of selection, installation, and use; practical familiarization with engineering aspects and operational use; practice — use of an EW rifle and stationary EW systems; behavior of DJI and FPV drones under EW influence; maintenance and ensuring correct operation of EW systems; coordination of EW operator activities with adjacent units.
To apply for the training, please describe your request by email:
connection@kruk.in.ua
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