CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Applications, and Resource Guide [Hardcover]

Lawrence Harte (Author), Morris Hoenig (Author), Daniel McLaughlin (Author), Roman Kikta (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070270708 | ISBN-13: 978-0070270701 | Publication Date: June 25, 1999 | Edition: 1

This practical, readable guide makes CDMA IS-95 (Code Division Multiple Access) accessible to working telecommunications engineers and managers. CDMA is the most advanced of the three digital cellular standards being used worldwide, and is fast becoming a key component of new PCS networks as well. Readers will find everything they need to know about CDMA for wireless implementations, a concise listing of all CDMA radio and network specifications; a directory of major CDMA equipment suppliers; and more.

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About the Author

Lawrence Harte is president of APDG, a telecommunications consulting firm. He was an editor of the TIA TR45.3 digital cellular standard, and is author of more than 75 articles and several books on telecommunications, including GSM Superphones, Delivering xDSL, and CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS. He is based in Fuquay, North Carolina.

Roman Kikta is Director, Strategy and Business Creation, Nokia Ventures Organization/ Nokia Corporation. He is a seasoned wireless communications industry veteran, innovator, and visionary. During his 17 years in wireless communications, he has held product planning and development, marketing, and market/ business development positions with leading wireless manufacturers including Nokia Mobile Phones, Panasonic, GoldStar, and OKI Telecom. Mr. Kikta has influenced several cellular mobile, transportable and portable phone model designs, features, and functionality. His efforts have resulted in the first cellular payphone, first cellular PBX adjunct ("BusinessLink"), voice recognition dialers, as well as the first PCS product launch in the United States. Mr. Kikta possesses exceptional insight, foresight, and understanding of global market needs, from anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. He is cognizant of opportunities provided by existing and future wireless and broadband communications, Internet, and related technologies and businesses. Mr. Kikta, a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, is a co-author of the books CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Economics & Services; Delivering xDSL; and 3G Cellular and PCS Demystified. He has also written several articles published in industry magazines and has served as a guest speaker on various wireless communications and Internet issues both in the United States and internationally. Roman was made "Fellow" by the Radio Club of America in Nov. 2000. This honor is bestowed on those who have distinguished themselves in the communication industry.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (June 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070270708
• ISBN-13: 978-0070270701
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,418,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's missing some math, February 14, 2000

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Jaime R. Leon (Lima - PERU) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Applications, and Resource Guide (Hardcover)

Good book , especially for those beginners in this amazing field.The book is easy understanding but there's missing the mathematical fundaments. I'ts like reading a magazine , i mean, it's a pleasure to read it 'cause you will never get bored ... it's really interesting. CDMA concepts are introduced in chapter 3 , while in chapter 2 you can see the AMPS system. You can also take a look in CDMA network design , CDMA handset characteristics , .... It's a complete book , but not too deep , that's my unique complaint. If you like acronymes , you can see at the end of the book , one of the most complete CDMA acronymes dictionary i've ever seen.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CDMA Technology made simple!, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Applications, and Resource Guide (Hardcover)

As an engineering graduate (BSEE) who recently entered the wireless communications industry, I found this to be a complete book that's easy to read & makes a complex technology understandable. Its my CDMA "bible". I highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs work, July 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Applications, and Resource Guide (Hardcover)

This book has a decent amount of information and the authors appear to know the subject matter but unfortunately the typographical and grammatical errors make this book a chore to read. There are mistakes (spelling, missing words, grammar) on the order of one to three per _page_ through most of the book. Very frustrating. This book needs to desperately invest in an editor and try again.