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NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER - SRS
Course Number: B1602
Type of Course: Residence
The NWR class employs multiple instruction delivery mechanisms for
cost efficient and effective learning.
This training consists of two principal venues:
1. Student Self-Study (on-site). This is CBT (Computer-Based Instruction)
from multi-media CD-ROM and also hard copy materials.
2. NWSTC classroom and lab. At the conclusion of the self-study portion,
students will travel to NWSTC for hands-on training and skills verification.
Objectives: To provide the electronic technician with the skills
required to install, align and maintain the NOAA
Weather Radio warning transmitter at established
National Weather Service standards.
Content: The course consists of the theory of operation,
circuit analysis and practical application of
diagnostic techniques of an operational NOAA Weather
Radio warning transmitter.
Theory and laboratory exercises are conducted on the
following equipment.
SRS TX B222 (SR416D and SR416ST)
a. SR402RA Remote Control Unit.
b. SR402A VHF-FM Exciter.
c. SR410A VHF Power Amplifier.
d. SR415 Maintenance Panel.
e. AR-409 VHF Cavity.
f. Single Unit Interface Assembly.
Length: 24 hours self-study prerequisite and 3 days residence training
Prerequisites: Self-study materials (sent to student 40 days prior to resident course -
click for Self-Study Course Overview)
Materials: All materials are provided.
Have a question ?
Contact Course Manager - Bill Ryman:
NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER - Crown
Course Number: B1901
Type of Course: Residence
The NWR class employs multiple instruction delivery mechanisms for
cost efficient and effective learning.
This training consists of two principal venues:
1. Student Self-Study (on-site). This Web-based training consists of 7 lessons
with self-grading quizzes and a Final Exam.
2. NWSTC classroom and lab. At the conclusion of the self-study portion,
students will travel to NWSTC for hands-on training and skills verification.
Objectives: To provide the electronic technician with the skills
required to maintain the CROWN Weather Radio transmitter at
established National Weather Service standards.
Content: The course consists of the theory of operation,
circuit analysis and practical application of
diagnostic techniques of the CROWN 100, 300 and 1000 Watt
transmitters. Balancing of the power transmitter modules
and system troubleshooting is covered. Also, use of the
ROAMS (Remote Off Air Monitoring System), and the RTC-Gentner
interface software is covered.
Testing: Daily take-home quizzes.
Final Exam on the last day.
Length: Self-study (16 hour prerequisite) and 3 days residence training
Pre-requisites Lessons: Contractors - CLICK HERE TO LINK TO WEB-BASED TRAINING MODULES
NWS Employees access course through the NWS Learning Center
Materials: All materials are provided. Students should bring a
laptop PC (with CDROM reader) if possible to load
and use the RTC-Gentner software.
Have a question ?
Contact Course Manager - Bill Ryman:
NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER - Armstrong
Course Number: B2201
Type of Course: Residence
Who Attends: ESAs, ETs. The NWR class employs multiple instruction delivery mechanisms for cost efficient and effective learning. This training consists of two principal venues: 1. Student Self-Study (on-site). This Web-based training consists of seven pre-requisite lessons and a 20-question final test. 2. NWSTC classroom and lab. At the conclusion of the self-study portion, students will travel to NWSTC for hands-on training and skills verification. Objectives: To provide the electronic technician with the skills required to maintain the Armstrong Weather Radio transmitter at established National Weather Service Standards. Content: The course consists of the theory of operation, circuit analysis and practical application of diagnostic techniques of the Armstrong 100, 300 and 1000 Watt transmitters. Use of the ROAMS (Remote Off Air Monitoring System), and the Armstrong interface software is covered. Testing: Written tests for the course include: Pre-test over self-study materials, Take Home quiz on Day 1, and Final quiz on Day 2. Pre-requisites Lessons: Contractors - CLICK HERE TO LINK TO WEB-BASED TRAINING MODULES
NWS Employees access course through the NWS Learning Center Length: Self-study (16 hour pre-requisite) and 3 days residence training Prerequisites: Self-study Web-based lessons and test, to be comleted not more than 40 days prior to attending the resident portion of the class. Materials: All materials are provided. Printed manual distributed in class.
Have a question ? Contact Course Manager - William Ryman:
CLASS OVERVIEW
The NWR class employs multiple instruction delivery mechanisms for
cost efficient and effective learning.
WEB-BASED SELF-STUDY: Several 2-hour sessions and final test (Course Prerequisite)
RESIDENT TRAINING: Three days of hands-on alignments and system safety training.
TESTING: The student's final grade consists of four parts:
Pre-requisite (Web-based)
Day 1 take home quiz (resident)
Day 2 take home quiz (resident)
Laboratory grade (resident)
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