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NTIA Report TR-96-331

Radio Propagation Considerations for Local Multipoint Distribution Systems

August 1996

Roger A. Dalke, George A. Hufford, and Ronald L. Ketchum

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Abstract: A local multipoint distribution system will essentially broadcast television signals (and perhaps more) to subscribers in small cells. It has been proposed to put such systems in the frequency band from 27.5 to 29.5 GHz where the wave length is only about 1 cm, and where equipment is not well established and propagation effects are not entirely known. In this report we discuss what is known about the expected behavior of the radio waves and we suggest areas that need more study.

Keywords: atmospheric absorption; LMDS; millimeter waves; power budgets; rain attenuation; television

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software are identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

To request a reprint of this report, contact:
Margaret Luebs, Publications Officer
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
Voice: (303) 497-3572
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For technical information concerning this report, contact:
Roger Dalke, Electronics Engineer
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
Voice: (303) 497-3109
rdalke@its.bldrdoc.gov

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