Veteran electronics technician Frederick Gould clearly explains electronics communications theory and circuit operations in a language technicians can understand. This practical guide is free of jargon and complicated mathematics. Coverage includes communications transmitters; antennas, satellite, and personal communications systems; safety, test equipment and maintenance practices; spinoffs from military applications; and future trends.

For years, fiber optics was the future. Now, it's the present, and the time has come to act if you want to make a career in this fast-growing field. The Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare you for the two leading fiber optics certifications, Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT). This book's practical, objective-focused coverage includes: The history of fiber optics Principles of fiber optic transmission Optical fiber characteristics, construction, and theory Safety considerations Cables, connectors, and splicing Fiber optic light sources and transmitters Fiber optic detectors and receivers Passive components and multiplexers Fiber optic links Testing equipment Techniques for testing links and cables Troubleshooting and restoration techniques Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Describes the role of an electronics technician and explains how to prepare to become one. This guide offers a complete discussion of the study skills necessary to succeed in the profession, and shows how to secure a first job as an electronics technician.

The Pocket Guide to Telecommunications, Electronic Communications and Information Technology is designed to be a portable reference to the technical aspects of electronic communications. Topics in each section are presented in alphabetical order and examples and appropriateness to the printing and publishing industries are highlighted. The modular design of the sections will allow the instructor to be flexible in his/her curriculum structure. (Keywords: Electronic Communication)

This book is an entry level to the telecommunications industry for anyone who wants to learn more about the business or be employed in the business.