Fiber optic microcellular radio

A distributed antenna system consisting of optical fiber connected canisters is proposed to replace or supplement the base station antennas required for cell splitting of growing cellular mobile radio systems. The end-to-end linear transmission of RF signal voltage can be maintained over the wide dynamic range of mobile radio. The technical feasibility of multiplexed subcarrier transmission using available lightwave components has been verified by signal-to-noise ratio and intermodulation distortion measurements. Measurements of a two-way audio link over both simulated and real radio paths have demonstrated the compatibility of a prototype lightwave transceiver, designed for the canister, with the existing base station and mobile equipment. >

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