Goal of the methodical instructions to practical classes is to help students during independent study of theoretical principles of discipline "Engineering Electrodynamics", part 1 – theoretical foundations of electromagnetics and in the performance of individual tasks. Methodical recommendations to practical classes on the following topics: introduction to electromagnetism, basics of transmission lines are given in the textbook. Key questions on the corresponding topics are given for each lesson as well as problems for the home task followed by solution guidelines. Methodical instructions to practical classes are intended for students of full-time and part-time forms of education on telecommunications training area.