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APPE 548 - Fundamentals of Radio and Satellite Communications Theory and Design

3 Credit Hours
The theory and design of radio and satellite communications systems. Course topics include communications modes (AM, FM, SSB, CW, SSTV, PSK, FT8, and Digital), antenna design, weak signal radio propagation, RF safety, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and FCC regulations. Class lectures consist of presentations, labs, and demonstrations (Lectures are archived for distance learning formats).


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