Radio communication is critical to the safe operation of an airplane. Special cables called coax cables are often used to provide static-free radio communications.

Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • List the parts of a coax cable
  • List some types of coax cables
  • Understand the history of coax cable

Estimated Time (Hrs): 0.8
Language: English
Coax cables require special connectors to connect to the equipment. Knowledge of the required connection components is important for the installation of coax cables.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • List the components required to connect a coax cable to equipment
  • List methods to install contacts
  • List the different types of mountings for coax cable connectors

Estimated Time (Hrs): 1
Language: English
Coax cables and connectors require special tools for their assembly. Knowledge of these tools is important for the installation of coax cables and connectors.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.3

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • List the tools required to install coax connectors on a cable
  • List the parts of a coax stripping tool
  • List the parts of an outer sleeve crimping tool
  • List the parts of a contact crimping tool

Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.3
Language: English
This course allows you to prepare a coax cable, crimp a contact, and crimp a coaxial connector.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.7

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Determine the correct length to strip the sections on a coax cable
  • Select the correct size connector
  • Set the contact crimping tool to the correct settings

Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.7
Language: English