HANDS ON LIVE TRAINING
DAS UNIVERSITY LIVE SUMMIT
2026 TRAINING CAMP TOUR
Presented by GAMMA, BEST Ent. Mobili-fi and Industry Experts
2026 TRAINING CAMP TOUR - IN A CITY NEAR YOU
Back by Overwhelming Demand – The Nation’s Premier ERRCS & DAS Training Experience
Now, we’re taking it even further with the 2026 Training Camp Tour. Bigger. Better. Driven by the code, but built for the field — this is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground training where we get our hands dirty solving real-world ERRCS and DAS challenges.
500+
Students to be trained in 2026
2 Days
16 CEU/CPD Points*
100+
Speakers
8HR
Workshops
Join industry leaders, AHJs, integrators, and engineers for two full days of code-driven, real-world training designed to prepare you for ERRCS, DAS, and in-building public safety communication challenges.
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Why Attend DAS University Live Summit Training Camps?
Hands-On Skills You Can Use Immediately
This isn’t a theory-only event. You’ll get real-world training with real tools — from cable prep and sweep testing to DAS installation and commissioning. You’ll leave confident, capable, and ready to apply your skills on the job the very next day.
Learn Directly from Industry Leaders
Train with instructors who work in the field, not just teach it. Our sessions are led by respected DAS engineers, public safety system experts, and NICET-certified professionals who understand your challenges — and how to solve them.
Get Aligned with NICET Certification Requirements
We break down what you need to know to pursue your NICET IB-PSC certification, and even simulate performance tasks that you can document toward your certification journey.
Master Code Compliance & AHJ Expectations
Understand the latest NFPA, IFC, and local AHJ standards — and learn how to meet them. From plan review to final inspection checklists, you’ll gain the knowledge and documentation skills to pass with confidence.
Build a Trusted Network of Industry Peers
Through curated networking events, VIP experiences, and partner engagement, you’ll connect with integrators, system designers, and vendor reps across the DAS ecosystem — turning contacts into collaborators.
Elevate Your Value in the Marketplace
DAS University graduates walk away with field-ready knowledge, hands-on experience, and technical credibility. Whether you’re seeking a promotion, bidding on more advanced work, or prepping for NICET, this training sets you apart.
Code Meets the Real World
Here’s What You’ll Gain at the Training Camp
Visionary
Instructors
Learn directly from the nation’s leading ERRCS & DAS experts — professionals who have designed, installed, and inspected systems in the most challenging real-world environments.
Nationwide Training Events
All over the States, our 2026 Training Camp Tour brings hands-on, code-driven instruction to cities across the U.S., making top-tier public safety communications training accessible to you.
Level-up Your Skills
Master the latest NFPA and IFC code requirements while gaining practical field skills — from site surveys and grid testing to system optimization and troubleshooting
Join the Industry Network
Connect with AHJs, integrators, engineers, and contractors who are shaping the future of in-building public safety communications.
DAS University has trained and worked alongside some of the most respected organizations in public safety communications.
Day 1 – Foundations, Theory & System Design
Roadmap to In‑Building Radio & System Fundamentals + Keys to cellular & public safety DAS
What You’ll Learn:
Dive deep into the core principles, codes, and compliance strategies that govern in-building public safety and cellular DAS systems. Day 1 sets the technical foundation, builds code fluency, and prepares you to meet AHJ and NICET expectations with confidence.
Key Topics Covered
Radio & RF System Fundamentals
Understand how radio systems work inside buildings, including the impact of RF (radio frequency), interference, signal loss, and antenna placement. Learn to calculate and manage link budgets, signal paths, and gain/loss.
Decibels & Signal Measurement
Decode dB, dBm, and dBi — understand how signal strength is measured and what acceptable thresholds look like in public safety environments.
DAS Components & Signal Flow
Explore the full signal chain: BDAs, amplifiers, couplers, antennas, splitters, coax and fiber cabling — and how they work together to meet code.
Site Survey & Baseline Testing
Learn how to conduct RF site surveys, measure off-air signals, document existing conditions, and perform baseline testing as required by code.
Codes, Standards & AHJ Requirements
Full walkthrough of national fire and communication codes (NFPA 72, NFPA 1225, IFC, FCC Part 90). Learn how to design and install with AHJ inspections in mind.
Plan Review Requirements
Discover what documentation must be submitted for permit approval — including floor plans, RF reports, and system diagrams. Learn how to assemble a compliant submittal package.
Qualifying Designers & Installers
Understand the credentials and certifications required to work on public safety DAS. Learn how NICET, jurisdictional licensing, and design authority come into play.
NICET Certification Process (IB‑PSC)
Get clarity on how to pursue NICET certification, what counts as valid field experience, and how to align training with certification levels.
AHJ Inspection Checklist Walkthrough
Go step-by-step through an actual AHJ inspection process — learn what they test for, how they test it, and how to pass on the first try.
Acceptance Testing Procedures
Learn to perform and document uplink/downlink coverage tests, verify isolation, and confirm battery backup compliance as part of final system sign-off.
Monitoring & Ongoing Testing
Get introduced to system monitoring strategies, semi-annual and annual testing protocols, and how to maintain long-term code compliance.
Lifecycle Planning & Project Execution
Understand how to design for the full lifecycle — from planning and permitting through installation, inspection, re-certification, and service.
Industry Special Event – All Students
Access: Included with all student registrations
Location: TBA (based on host city)
Unwind, Compete & Connect
We’re flipping the script on traditional networking. After a day of high-powered learning, join us for an exclusive evening of fun, food, and face-to-face industry connections — hosted at a dynamic local venue (such experiences will include Topgolf, go-karting, axe throwing, and live sports games).
Break the ice with hands-on games and challenges
Make lasting connections with fellow integrators, vendors, and trainers
Enjoy casual drinks and bites, on us
Network without the name tags — just good energy
This is not your typical mixer. It’s about building real community, not just contacts. Bring your game face and join us!
Day 2 – Hands‑On, Testing & Field Implementation
Cable Prep, Connectors & Techniques + DAS Installation Techniques do's and don'ts
What You’ll Learn:
Day 2 shifts from theory to execution — you’ll be hands-on with tools, cables, connectors, test equipment, and commissioning processes. This is where book knowledge becomes jobsite confidence. You’ll gain best practices for clean installs, signal integrity, and project close-out that meets code and performance expectations.
Key Topics Covered
Coaxial Cable Prep & Handling Techniques
Learn how to properly cut, strip, and prep coaxial cable for DAS and BDA systems. Understand jacket types, bend radius limits, and physical cable protection methods for field durability.
Connectorization & Termination
Perform hands-on connector installation using manufacturer-approved tools. Get direct feedback on proper torqueing, pin alignment, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to impedance mismatch or failure.
Cable Sweep & Return Loss Testing
Learn how to use sweep testers to validate cable runs. Perform and interpret S-parameter readings, locate reflection points, and verify installation quality to prevent costly rework.
RF Site Survey Methods
Dive deeper into field testing techniques using signal meters, spectrum analyzers, and PIM testers to validate performance before and after installation. Understand how to document coverage gaps and interference sources.
DAS Installation – Best Practices
Get step-by-step instruction on correct mounting, grounding, routing, and labeling for DAS components. Learn how to ensure clean, organized installations that are serviceable, safe, and compliant with code and manufacturer standards.
Installation “Do’s & Don’ts”
Review real-world examples of installation errors, shortcuts that lead to failures, and what inspectors flag most often. Learn the critical quality checkpoints to include in your own process.
Hands-On Commissioning & Activation
Walk through the activation of a BDA/DAS system — including setting gain levels, verifying signal strength at endpoints, checking isolation, and completing initial performance validation.
Final Testing & Close-Out Packages
Understand how to complete AHJ-ready close-out documentation, including test results, site photos, floor plans, and system settings. Learn how to prepare for a successful final walk-through.
Field Troubleshooting Scenarios
Engage in common issue simulations, like interference, gain overlap, or dead zones — and learn structured troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.
VIP Dinner – VIP Package Only
Access: VIP ticket holders only
Location: Secret location revealed on Day 2
Intimate. Elevated. Industry Access Like Never Before.
Your VIP experience culminates in a private dinner gathering designed for deeper connection with the DAS University inner circle.
Dine at a handpicked, upscale venue, exclusive to VIPs
Connect directly with lead instructors, elite partners, and industry decision-makers
Trade insights, share strategies, and forge meaningful alliances
Enjoy premium hospitality in a relaxed, small-group setting
This dinner isn’t just a perk — it’s an investment in long-term relationships and high-value collaboration.
Day 3 – Advanced NICET-Level & Authority Training (Add-On)
DAY 3 IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT SELECT LOCATIONS
Day 3 is where technicians step into engineering-level thinking and AHJ-grade accountability. This advanced session goes beyond installation into system performance, validation, and authority-ready decision-making.
You’ll learn how to analyze, calculate, validate, and defend a public safety DAS / BDA system using real data, real tools, and real-world scenarios. This is the material that separates installers from trusted experts — and prepares you for NICET-level exams, AHJ reviews, and high-stakes system approvals.
This day is ideal for senior technicians, project managers, engineers, and anyone responsible for system sign-off, troubleshooting, or design validation.
Key Topics Covered
Link Budget Fundamentals
What a Link Budget Is
Understand the purpose of a link budget and why it is the backbone of every compliant DAS/BDA system. Learn how link budgets translate theoretical design into predictable field performance.
What Affects a Link Budget
Explore all major contributors, including:
Donor signal strength
Cable and connector losses
Passive component losses
Antenna gains
Noise floor considerations
System linearity and headroom
Learn how small miscalculations can lead to failed inspections, oscillation, or poor coverage.
Explanation aligns with real-world RF loss mechanisms and interference principles introduced earlier in the program.
Downlink Link Budget Calculations (Hands-On)
Calculate a downlink link budget using real-world data, not textbook assumptions.
You’ll walk through:
Measuring donor signal levels
Applying cable, splitter, and antenna losses
Calculating expected signal at the subscriber antenna
Verifying results against code and performance thresholds
Emphasis is placed on defensible math — calculations you can explain to an AHJ, engineer, or inspector with confidence.
Uplink Link Budget Calculations (Hands-On)
Perform uplink link budget calculations using actual system parameters.
Learn how to:
Evaluate uplink noise contribution
Identify weak uplink paths
Prevent uplink desense and noise rise
Ensure first responder radios can reliably reach the donor site
Special focus on uplink failures, which are one of the most common causes of ERCES system rejection and post-installation issues.
Implementing Link Budgets into BDA Systems
Translate calculations into real BDA configuration decisions.
You’ll learn how to:
Set and balance gain levels
Maintain isolation margins
Avoid oscillation and over-driving
Ensure compliance with manufacturer and AHJ requirements
This section connects link budget math directly to commissioning, tuning, and final acceptance.
Spectrum Analyzer Training
Spectrum Analyzer Overview
Understand what a spectrum analyzer actually shows — and what it doesn’t. Learn the difference between signal presence, signal quality, and usable signal.
Covers:
Core analyzer architecture
Frequency vs amplitude interpretation
Real-world limitations of field measurements
Measuring Signals
Learn how to properly measure RF signals using a spectrum analyzer.
Settings and Their Functions
Center frequency
Span
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)
Video bandwidth (VBW)
Reference levels
Understand how incorrect settings can create false confidence or false failures.
Measuring Noise
What Is Noise
Understand thermal noise, system noise, and environmental noise — and why uplink noise is one of the biggest threats to public safety systems.
How Analyzer Settings Affect Noise Readings
Learn how RBW, VBW, and averaging impact perceived noise floor and how to correctly interpret results in the field.
Tracking Generator Fundamentals
What a Tracking Generator Does
Learn how tracking generators are used to evaluate:
Cable loss
Component performance
Frequency response
Hidden installation issues
Benefits of Using a Tracking Generator
Identify damaged or poorly terminated cables
Validate passive components
Confirm system health before commissioning
Reduce guesswork during troubleshooting
Hands-on demonstrations show how tracking generators save time and prevent rework.
Advanced Troubleshooting & Authority-Level Decision Making
Apply link budgets and spectrum analysis to real failure scenarios, including:
Unexpected noise rise
Poor uplink performance
Interference and intermodulation
Coverage discrepancies between design and field results
Learn structured troubleshooting workflows used by experienced engineers and AHJ-facing professionals.
WHERE WILL DAS UNIVERSITY SURPRISE YOU - AFTER DAY 1???
Industry Special Event – All Attendees
We’re flipping the script on traditional networking. After a day of high-powered learning, join us for an exclusive evening of fun, food, and face-to-face industry connections — hosted at a dynamic local venue (such experiences will include Topgolf, go-karting, axe throwing, and live sports games).
DAS University
2026 Training Camp Tour Locations
Jan 20–21, 2026 – Dallas, TX
Feb 17–19, 2026 – Orlando, FL
Mar 24–26, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ
Apr 21–22, 2026- Elizabeth, NJ
May 19–20, 2026 – Denver, CO
Jun 16–17, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT
July 21-22, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN
Aug 18–19, 2026 – Seattle, WA
Sep 22–23, 2026 – Nashville, TN
Oct 20–21, 2026 – Atlanta, GA
Nov 17–18, 2026 – Orange County / Los Angeles, CA
Dallas, TX
Jan 20–22, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
Orlando, FL
Feb 17–19, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
phoenix, AZ
Mar 24–26, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE & GAMMA
Training Partners: CVE, TapHere, Pinpoint
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale
4415 E Paradise Village Parkway S
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Elizabeth, NJ
Apr 21–22, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE & GAMMA
Denver, CO
May 19–20, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
Training Partners: CVE, TapHere, Pinpoint
Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 16–17, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Minneapolis, MN
July 21-22, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
Seattle, WA
Aug 18–19, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE & GAMMA
Nashville, TN
Sep 22–23, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, BEST Ent, Mobili-Fi and GAMMA
Atlanta, GA
Oct 20–21, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE, GAMMA, JEM Systems
JEM SYSTEMS
125 Westlake Pkwy SW - Suite 170 - Atlanta, GA 30336
Orange County / Los Angeles, CA
Nov 17–18, 2026
Presented by iBWAVE & GAMMA
Training Partners: CVE, PyroComm
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Frequently Asked Questions
DAS University Live Summit: 2026 Training Camp Tour
What is the DAS University Live Summit: 2026 Training Camp Tour?
The DAS University Live Summit: 2026 Training Camp Tour is the premier nationwide public safety DAS & ERCES training and networking experience.
After a sold-out 2025 event, we’re expanding to 11 cities across the U.S. — bringing together fire marshals, AHJs, integrators, engineers, and public safety professionals for hands-on training that’s transforming the way in-building communication systems are designed, tested, and enforced.
Each two-day event delivers an immersive Training Camp experience, combining technical education, code enforcement, installation workshops, and industry networking — all designed to strengthen communication reliability for first responders.
Where and when is the event taking place?
The 2026 Training Camp Tour will take place in 11 major U.S. cities:
Dallas • Orlando • Phoenix • Elizabeth (NJ) • Denver • Salt Lake City • Minneapolis • Seattle • Nashville • Atlanta • Orange County / Los Angeles
Each stop includes two full days of accredited training, live demonstrations, and networking.
Who should attend this event?
The DAS University Live Summit is built for:
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) & Fire Marshals
Code Officials & Inspectors
System Integrators & DAS Installers
RF Engineers & Project Managers
Professionals pursuing NICET or ICC continuing education credits
What will I learn at the Summit?
Attendees will gain in-depth, real-world training on:
NFPA 1225 and IFC 510 compliance and enforcement
ERRCS/DAS system design, installation, and testing best practices
Cable prep, connector installation, and sweep testing techniques
Identifying signal interference and architectural RF challenges
Navigating the NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications certification process
Will I receive a training certificate?
Every participant receives an official DAS University Certificate of Completion verifying:
16 CEUs approved by the International Code Council (ICC)
16 CPD Points recognized by NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
These credits are fully verifiable and help maintain your professional certifications and credentials.
How much does it cost to attend?
We’ve made professional development more accessible than ever:
General Admission: Two full days of training starting at just $600 — an unheard-of value for a national, accredited public safety communications course.
Code Officials:
• Day 1: FREE
• Full Two-Day Access: Only $250, including lunch and evening networking access.
Why should my company sponsor this event?
Sponsoring the DAS University Live Summit: 2026 Training Camp Tour gives your brand nationwide visibility and direct access to decision-makers and industry influencers in every major U.S. market.
Sponsors gain credibility, networking access, and lead-generation opportunities that go beyond a traditional booth — positioning your company as a national leader in public safety communication.
What is the refund policy for the DAS University Live Summit: 2026 Training Camp Tour?
All ticket and sponsorship sales are final.
If you’re unable to attend, your registration or sponsorship can be transferred to a future DAS University event of equal or lesser value.
For assistance, please contact [email protected] with your registration details, and our team will help schedule your transfer.
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