Chapter 2
Radio Frequency Fundamentals
In this chapter, you will learn about the following:
Definition of radio frequency signal
Radio frequency characteristics
Wavelength
Frequency
Amplitude
Phase
Radio frequency behaviors
Wave propagation
Absorption
Reflection
Scattering
Refraction
Diffraction
Loss (attenuation)
Free space path loss
Multipath
Gain (amplification)
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