Charles N. Lynk

Analysis of multiplex techniques for land mobile radio service

Two types of frequency multiplexing are theoretically analyzed for their applicability as a form of modulation in the land mobile radio service (LMRS). Both SSB/FM and FM/FM are analyzed for their signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) versus modulation index. These results are normalized to the signal-to-noise performances of the existing 5-kHz deviation system for comparison purposes. The latter performance is developed using the actual Electronic Industries Association (EIA) response of a LMRS receiver. The spectrum of the multiplex system for the case of equal subchannel signal-to-noise is developed using a computer. The spectrum is used to determine the spectrmm occupancy of multiplex systems. Based on the tradeoffs of transmit power and spectrum occupancy, a discussion of the interference characteristics of the multiplex systems compared to the existing system is presented. Finally, conclusions are drawn on the spectrum efficiency of a multiplex system compared to the present system.

A backbone highway communications system using coaxial cable

The problem of providing the communication link for modern highway management and control is analyzed. A 100- mile span of highway is analyzed for typical voice and control function requirements plus closed circuit television monitoring capability. Based on this analysis, the number of channels and hence the bandwidth required to meet typical requirements is developed. It is proposed that a coaxial cable system can best provide the bandwidth and access flexibility that will be necessary for the many links required for effective highway management. A coaxial cable system as a transmission path is shown to be two dimensional in that it involves absolute signal levels as well as spectrum considerations. An analysis of distortion characteristics of state of the art coaxial cable systems is included to arrive at signal to noise plus distortion ratios versus cable length and amplifier gains. Typical cable costs, burial and tunneling labor costs are discussed to show economic practicality. Finally, two high-capacity cable systems are discussed to illustrate the communications capacity of coaxial cable systems.

Considerations of multiplexing techniques for the land mobile radio services [abstracts]

Summary form only given. Frequency multiplexing techniques and theory with particular emphasis on its possible applicat,ions to the land mobile radio service are presented. Three forms of frequency multiplexing are analyzed: 1) frequency modulated subcarriers which are frequency modulated on a master carrier (FM/FM); 2) single sideband subcarriers which are frequency modulated on a carrier (FM/SSB); 3) single sideband subcarriers which are single sideband modulated on a carrier (SSB/SSB).