Title :
An introduction to narrowband AMPS
Author :
Metroka, Michael P.
Author_Institution :
Motorola Inc., Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Abstract :
A brief overview is presented of a narrowband frequency-division multiple access (FDMA) cellular system for the USA which uses 10-kHz voice channel spacing. The system combines low-bit-rate signaling with narrowband FM utilizing evolutionary subscriber equipment. Field trials and validation testing are currently underway
Keywords :
cellular radio; frequency division multiple access; radiotelephony; telephone sets; 10 kHz; Advanced Mobile Phone System; FDMA cellular system; USA; low-bit-rate signaling; narrowband AMPS; narrowband FM; narrowband frequency-division multiple access; subscriber equipment; voice channel spacing; Bit rate; Channel capacity; Costs; FCC; Frequency conversion; Frequency division multiaccess; Frequency modulation; Mobile handsets; Narrowband; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1991. GLOBECOM '91. 'Countdown to the New Millennium. Featuring a Mini-Theme on: Personal Communications Services
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-697-7
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1991.188611
