Key skills: RF planning, antenna design, coverage optimization

RF Planning Fundamentals

RF planning is the foundation of network design. Engineers must master propagation modeling — selecting appropriate models like Okumura-Hata for macro cells or 3GPP 38.901 for 5G NR simulations. Link budget calculations determine maximum allowable path loss, accounting for transmit power, antenna gains, cable losses, body/building penetration loss, and fade margins. Frequency band selection between sub-6 GHz and mmWave drives coverage range, capacity, and deployment density decisions.