Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT Installation (PDF)

This course is appropriate for all installers and field technicians who may be responsible for activating SkyEdge II terminals, as well as support staff who interact with field technicians or those who simply need a solid introduction to the Gilat SkyEdge II network.
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GVF500, Introduction to Satellite Communications (PDF)

Course curriculum includes industry history, orbits, frequencies, network topologies, equipment types, bandwidth factors, applications, markets, regulations, industry horizontal and vertical structure, major players by segment, hybrids, and much more.
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GVF Hands On Skills Test, Requirements and student score sheet (PDF)

Skills overview: Assemble a typical VSAT; pre-set pol and elevation angles; find a designated satellite; accurately peak azimuth and elevation using the beam balance method; accurately set linear polarization; terminate a cable with a connector; weather seal the connector; general workmanship and neatness.
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GVF503H, Hughes HN/HX Remote Terminal Installation (PDF)

This course is appropriate for all installers and field technicians who may be responsible for activating Hughes terminals, as well as support staff who interact with field technicians or those that simply need a solid introduction to the Hughes HN and HX networks.
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GVF503i, iDirect Remote Terminal Installation (PDF)

The course is appropriate for all installers and field technicians who may be responsible for activating iDirect terminals, as well as NOC technicians and support staff who  interact with field technicians or simply need a solid introduction to iDirect networks.
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GVF521, Practical Technique for VSAT Installers (PDF)

The course covers issues that field technicians face, such as using a compass, calculating levels in dB, voltage drops, cable lengths, using a spectrum analyzer, grounding, basic IP networking, safety issues, and troubleshooting.
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GVF520, SatCom Fundamentals (PDF)

The course is appropriate for all installers and field technicians who may be responsible for activating any type of VSAT terminal, as well as engineers and technicians desiring a technical introduction to two-way satellite communications.
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GVF510, Core Skills for VSAT Installers (PDF)

As the first step towards GVF VSAT Installer Certification, GVF 510 teaches and evaluates the core skills that all VSAT field technicians must have – regardless of the type of equipment they install.
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GVF Training Course Offerings Spring 2011 (PDF)

The Global VSAT Forum offers three VSAT installation certification levels.

1. Basic
2. Advanced
3. Specialist;

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GVF Training Course Offerings Spring 2011 (PDF)

The GVF Introduction to SatelliteCommunications course provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the satellite communications industry, technology, market, and regulatory environment.
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