Classroom Based Course:
Installers can improve their overall system performance by attending the Andrew Institute to learn sweep interpretation by using interactive presentations and hands-on exercises. During the VSWR Fundamentals course, attendees will learn definitions, testing guidelines, and plot, sweep interpretation.

Whether you're new to training from the Andrew Institute or one of the thousands of our past participants, you'll learn valuable information in our training sessions. Institute training gives you up-to-date instruction on the latest techniques and newest products. 

Who Should Attend?
- Installers
- Project managers
- Field engineers
- Anyone who works directly or indirectly with a communications system

Benefits of Technical Training
- Obtain the highest possible performance with every Andrew product installed
- Gain an understanding of Terrestrial Microwave system fundamentals
- Learn the essential elements of path alignment

Course Outline
- Overview of typical site configuration
- Learn definitions
- Testing guidelines
- Setup equipment and test cables for VSWR/return loss, insertion loss and DTF
- Things to consider
- Plot / sweep interpretation
- Troubleshooting

More and more, customers are mandating that technicians installing their systems complete technical training such as that offered by the Andrew Institute. Upon completion of Andrew Institute training, attendees are registered with Andrew as having completed coursework and having been trained and instructed in the proper manner of handling Andrew products.

Need On-Site Training?
The Andrew Institute offers on-site training, as well as scheduled courses at some Andrew facilities. VSWR training is customized to meet any level of technical training required by terrestrial microwave, broadcast, broadband and wireless installers. Andrew will supply all tools, materials, and instruction documentation necessary for your course.