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AlphaWave Users Manual 3/21/2005
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 WHAT IS THE ALPHAWAVE (AW) SYSTEM
AlphaWave (AW) is a wireless system operating in the frequency
band (50 to 800 MHz) that provides advanced features without com-
plicated system set up, it includes:
• AW Radio Modem;
• “AWare” - Windows based Unit Configuration and Mainte-
nance Software Application running on a IBM PC compatible
computer (Distributor and User version) “Pocket AWare”- Unit
Configuration and Maintenance Software Application running
on a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
Figure 1-1: AW Transceiver
The AW programmable, transparent radio modems provide real-time
data transmission using spectrum efficient PSK/QAM modulation. It
delivers error-free data at up to 38.4 kbps over the air for the 25
kHz channel spacing, 19.2 kbps for 12.5 kHz, and 9.6 kbps for 6.25
kHz.
The two ports on the AW provide access to set up and test without
unplugging the application terminal device. The setting can be done
through the built-in Command Line interface (CLI), or through the
configuration and maintenance application software running either
on a PC – “AWare” or on PDA – “Pocket AWare”.
The diagnostic feature of the AW system provides information to
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