The Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Technology - Softcover

In 1999, there were over 680 million people using various types of wireless technologies. Wireless products and services that are being introduced to the market have advanced features and services, that enhance or replace alternative wired solutions. This book is a guide which provides the big picture of the major wireless technologies, history, market projections, basic operation, key industry terminology, and future trends.

This book offers an introduction to existing and soon to be released wireless technologies and services. It covers what’s new in wireless from cellular to satellite. Each wireless technology has its own unique advantages and limitations which offer important economic and technical choices for managers, salespeople, technicians, and others involved with wireless telephones and systems. The Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Technologies provides the background for a solid understanding of the major wireless technologies, issues, and options available.

The book explains each technology and its services by using over 75 illustrations that have simple descriptions without formulas. Many of the industry buzzwords are defined and explained. These chapters are divided to cover specific technologies, services and trends and may be read either consecutively or individually.

Chapter 1. Introduction to wireless. Provides an introduction to basic wireless technology and industry terms. It covers who controls and regulates the wireless industry. A basic definition of each of the major wireless technologies and services is included. This chapter is an excellent basic introduction to wireless technology.

Chapter 2. Wireless applications. Describes the applications associated with wireless communications. This chapter gives a broad overview of the different types of wireless services and how they operate. This includes voice, data, remote control, point to point and broadcast services.

Chapter 3. Wireless basics. Explains the fundamentals of wireless technology and terminology. This includes how the radio frequency spectrum is divided, the basics of radio frequency transmission and modulation, antennas and radio networks.

Chapter 4. Land mobile radio. This chapter provides an overview of various specialized mobile radio (SMR) systems including integrated Digital Network (iDEN), EDACS, dispatch, and two-way radio. Significant features and trends in the SMR industry are explained.

Chapter 5. Cellular and PCS. Explains the different types analog and digital mobile telephone systems and their evolution. This chapter discusses the basic operations, attributes and services of cellular, wireless office and cordless systems.

Chapter 6. Wireless data. Covers the basics of packet and circuit switched data. Included is a description of various public and private systems and their messaging and data services.

Chapter 7. Paging systems. Descriptions of one-way and two-way paging systems and their history. This chapter also covers many new non-human applications for paging systems.

Chapter 8. Satellite communications. An explanation the different types of satellite communications is provided in this chapter. Included is public and private satellite systems including DBS, DSS, and very small aperture terminals (VSAT) Important characteristics of satellite systems are covered and future trends and applications such as high speed Internet access are discussed.

Chapter 9. Fixed wireless systems. Provides an overview of fixed wireless systems including wireless cable and wireless local area networks (WLAN). This chapter covers astounding market growth of wireless cable, the available and future technologies, and advanced services such as video on demand. This includes high speed licensed and unlicensed radio technology.

Chapter 10. Radio and Television. Explains the fundamentals of broadcast television and radio and future trends. High definition television (HDTV) basics are provided and future predictions are included. Find out about what new services may be available soon.

Chapter 11. Wireless Office and Cordless Systems. Describes the fundamentals of wireless office and cordless telephone systems. This includes market and basic technology information covering wireless private branch exchange (WPBX), public cordless, and other low power wireless telephone devices. Find out about how these technologies are evolving and what the recent changes and features have to offer.