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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

DAS/ERCES Installation (DASI)

Ira Wiesenfeld  (Consulting Engineer, IWA Technical Services, Inc.)
Matt Lunati  (Trainer, IWA Technical Services, Inc.)
Location: W306
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: ETA Technical Training
Format: Training
Vault Recording: TBD

The DAS Installer (DASI) certification will include all items pertaining to the basics of a Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems, components, interconnection of the components, RF cabling, fiber optic cabling, Ethernet cabling, alarm cabling, power installation and cabling, antennas, and the testing of the individual components within a DAS.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites, but the ETA General Communications Technicial Level 1 makes it easier to understand some of the basics of radio communication and electronics. Line Antenna Sweep training can assist with the successful understanding of the DASI training.

Takeaway

  • Understanding the requirements to start the construction of a public safety DAS.

  • Specific requirements related to the installation.

  • Testing of the transmission lines, antennas, and interconnection with other systems that are part of the DAS.

  • Understanding the documentation that is required as part of the installation

  • Understanding the NFPA and IFC Codes and the various versions of these codes, and how it relates to the installation of a Public Safety DAS.