Annex 1� Characteristics of fixed
wireless systems operating in frequency bands above about 17 GHz
�1���� Introduction
�2���� Application considerations
������� 2.1���� Local access/networks
������� 2.2���� Cost comparison between fibre and radio links in the access portion
������� 2.3��� �Rapid deployment
�3���� Hop length considerations
�4���� Digital radio implementations
������� 4.1���� Design trade‑offs
������� 4.2���� Baseband signal processing
������� 4.3���� Carrier generation and stabilization
������� 4.4���� Carrier modulation formats
������� 4.5���� Basic radio transmit/receive functions
������� 4.6���� Supervisory functions and protection arrangements
������� 4.7���� New applications for high-density, high availability, subscriber-based
networks
������� 4.8���� Conclusion
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