Abstract :
The digital cellular system (1800 MHz) (DCS 1800), a standard for personal communication networks (PCNs) that has been developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institution (ETSI), is discussed. The GSM 900-MHz cellular standard, from which DCS 1800 is derived, is reviewed. GSM/DCS 1800 network interfaces and signaling, implementation of PCNs using DCS 1800, PCN cellular design, PCN transmission networks, and the services and functionality of DCS 1800 are described.<>
Keywords :
cellular radio; digital radio systems; personal communication networks; telecommunication standards; 1800 MHz; DCS 1800; ETSI; GSM; PCN; UHF; digital cellular system; functionality; network interfaces; personal communication networks; services; signaling; standard; transmission networks; Base stations; Communication standards; Distributed control; Frequency; GSM; Personal communication networks; Speech coding; Telecommunication standards; Time division multiple access; Timing;
