Electronic Wireless Communication

With the increasing popularity of wireless electronic devices, there is a growing need for technicians with knowledge in Electronic Wireless Communication. Cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), fixed, mobile and two way radios and wireless networks are all examples of wireless technologies. Other examples include satellite television, wireless computer peripherals as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Common to all of these devices is their ability to transmit data from one system to another over a distance. Systems such as radio receivers and transmitters, computer networks, terminals and remote controls transmit and receive data using various forms of energy such as radio frequency (RF), laser light, visible light or acoustic energy.

The telecommunications industry is becoming about more than just voice communications. This sector now also hosts pictures, video and other electronic data. Cable television providers now compete with telephone companies to provide two-way communications such as high-speed Internet access, video-on-demand and VoIP or Internet telephony. Digital technologies more efficiently use these networks, creating a demand for more capacity and bandwidth upgrades. Wireless carriers are deploying many new technologies to promote faster Internet access and data transmission resulting in a consumer's ability to download music, video or other content to their mobile devices. Just as the telephone revolutionized our society and impacted our each of our lives, these technologies will greatly impact our futures.