Radio Frequency and Wireless Communications
Okechukwu C. Ugweje · The Internet Encyclopedia · 2004
Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview and summary of the fundamental meaning and concepts of radio‐frequency and wireless communication systems. It begins with a summary of the history of wireless communications in general, from the first radio‐frequency communication to current cellular mobile radio systems. It then presents the concept of radio wave propagation, forms of wireless communication systems and techniques, and the basic concept of cellular mobile radio communication. It classifies wireless communications into categories of related technology by grouping related concepts together. Finally, it reviews the current wireless technologies as well as emerging technologies.