Glossary of Terms C-2 Glossary
Site Master User Guide PN: 10580-00252 Rev. K C-5
Cellular : In wireless communications, cellular refers most basically to the
structure of the wireless transmission networks which are comprised of
cells or transmission sites. Cellular is also the name of the wireless
telephone system originally developed by Bell Laboratories that used
low-powered analog radio equipment to transmit within cells. The
terms ’cellular phone’ or ’cell phone’ are used interchangeably to refer to
wireless phones. Within the wireless industry, cellular is also used to
refer to non-PCS products and services.
Coaxial Cable : Coaxial Cable (Coax) is a type of electrical communications medium
used in the LAN environment. This cable consists of an outer conductor
concentric to an inner conductor, separated from each other by
insulating material, and covered by some protective outer material.
This medium offers large bandwidth, supporting high data rates with
high immunity to electrical interference and a low incidence of errors.
Coax is subject to distance limitations and is relatively expensive and
difficult to install.
Configuration
Commands : Configuration Commands are commands that are issued to an
instrument and that change a specific instrument configuration.
COW : Cell site On Wheels (COW) is a mobile site placed at a location to fill in
or increase coverage.
CPLT : Cell Site on Light Truck (CPLT) is a mobile site on a vehicle placed at a
location to fill in or increase coverage.
CPM : Continuous Phase Modulation (CPM) is a phase modulation technique
employing smooth transitions between signal states. This reduces
sidelobe spectral energy and improves co-channel performance.
CW : Continuous Wave (CW)
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