A distributed digital radio network for use in rural areas of developing countries

A system under development at Warwick University, which combines the benefits of a distributed network such as the CB (Citizens´ band) with those of conventional telephone networks is described. The system is based on the concept of telephones served by single channel radio stations capable of either terminating or relaying telephone calls, in a concept similar to packet radio. The size of the potential market merits the design of an optimal solution rather than achieving low costs by re-using technology designed for very different applications