Many textbooks have been published and many excellent documents written on the subject of microwave radio, however, these are often filled with complex theory and complicated mathematical formulas that leave a radio systems planner feeling inadequate rather than equipped for the task of planning a network. Many other books cover the general aspects of design but stop short of providing any practical advice on how to actually proceed in a real design. A library full of excellent material exists in the form of ITU standards and papers, however, there is not a lot of advice on how to apply the standards. Specialist groups often handle the different aspects of telecommunications standards without always ensuring that changes are coordinated with other related standards. This book has been written as a handy planners guide that summarizes all the issues that need to be considered in designing a radio network, and provides some basic theory for a deeper understanding of the subject. Some mathematics have been included to aid understanding, however, it has been kept to a minimum. An attempt has been made to provide the reader with practical advice, based on experience in real networks rather than a comprehensive list of theoretical options that leave the systems planner with no idea on where to start.