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Course Description


Remote Control Variable Electrical Downtilt Antenna (Teletilt® Systems)

Andrew Institute now offers a training class on RET – remote-controlled variable electrical downtilt antennas – featuring our Teletilt® system. For anyone who works with communications systems, this hands-on course is a must attend.

The half-day class covers defining downtilt through final inspection. RET training is offered in combination with a half-day class on VSWR fundamentals. Classes are scheduled at the Andrew Joliet, Illinois, facility once each month. Training and class materials are free to students who attend classes in Joliet. Andrew also provides on-site training around the world and can customize classes to meet any level of technical need.

Andrew Institute® is recognized around the world as the industry leader in telecommunication product training. Attendees learn antenna fundamentals and participate in hands-on installation of actuator, data cables, and control system. Attendees leave with a better understanding of Andrew base station antenna products.

Please note: When attending Remote Control Variable Electrical Downtilt Antenna (Teletilt® Systems) training at our location, attendees will also be registered for our Connector Attachment training course.

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 how components work together
  • Through hands-on practice
 Course Outline
  • What is downtilt
  • Difference between mechanical and electrical downtilt
  • RET system
  • System hardware components
  • Antennas and system configurations
  • Lightning protection
  • Actuator installation
  • Device configuration and operation
  • Final inspection

Become a Registered Installer
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 Institute coursework and having been trained and instructed in the proper manner of handling Andrew products.

Available Locations
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Need On-Site Training? Request On-Site Training
The Andrew Institute offers on-site training around the world. RET training is customized to meet any level of technical training required by terrestrial microwave, broadcast, broadband, and wireless operators. Andrew will supply all tools, materials, and instruction documentation necessary for the course.