This summer we organized a workshop mainly aimed at students taking the course Propagation and Radiation, part of the second-year curriculum in the Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering of Telecommunication Technologies and Services at the University of Oviedo.

The goal was to carry out a hands-on activity that would highlight the practical value of some of the theoretical concepts covered in class. We also wanted students to get familiar with measurement instruments and devices they hadn’t used before, and learn how to integrate them into a complete measurement system. One of the key aspects was exploring how signals behave in forest environments, which added a real-world dimension to the experience and sparked a lot of curiosity. All of this took place in a relaxed and friendly environment, making the experience both enriching and enjoyable for everyone involved—students and professors alike.

The workshop ran for a full week, following this schedule:

• Day 1: Propagation models
• Day 2: Measurement subsystems
• Day 3: Measurement system – integration and verification
• Day 4: Measurements
• Day 5: Data analysis

Here are some photos from the measurement sessions. By the way, the antennas we used were homemade dipoles—super easy to build! You can check them out in this video: VHF / UHF Antenna made from copper tape.

And don’t miss the comments shared by Yyán, one of the students who took part in the activity!