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To: JAPG who wrote (6041)	2/20/2001 6:50:08 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 16863

Thanks for you information and clarification. Perhaps what you explained is what I called the "fine tuning" that UMTS will have to do in the coming years.

To: JAPG who wrote (6041)	2/20/2001 6:55:31 AM
From: Dexter Lives On	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16863

Well stated JAPG. I would add that while there is now a race on to build out the wireless internet infrastructure, every passing day is another nail in the coffin of CDMA. If, two years from now you're an SP that's going to build a new network, you'll look at all the technologies available and as always you would select the type of build that scales and is cost-effective. IMO, that network will be OFDM-based as the existing networks ("fixed wireless" variations) will show off OFDM's scale and robustness while the leading edge companies will fill out OFDM's capability set, including mobility and roadside access. The markets' discounting mechanism tells us that 3g is in a lot of trouble. That means more passing days without any 3g build. The clock is ticking... Rob

To: JAPG who wrote (6041)	2/20/2001 10:58:26 AM
From: russet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16863

A difference of opinion here. Is it just a matter of time and research before OFDM takes over?,...is the time now?,...or is this just a QCOM lover that refuses to believe ODFM could take out CDMA?? He does claim to be some kind of consultant in this industry,...perhaps you two should have a discussion on G & K thread or here. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=15336186&s=OFDM SI: StockTalk: Market Trends and Strategies : Gorilla and King Portfolio candidates Replies: 39517 View Next 10 Messages \| Previous \| Next To:Mike Buckley who wrote (39173) From: tinkershaw Sunday, Feb 11, 2001 10:03 PM View Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39517 The question here is whether ODFM is a genuine displacement of CDMA. Indeed it is not. Certainly Wi-LAn has set a goal of putting OFDM onto one CMOS chip, this would bring it leagues closer. However, the technology just requires far too much power to be of practical use in a power scarce handset. It won't cut it anytime soon in that regard. OFDM could shine brightly in the fixed market and in the automarket, possibly even in the satellite market, but it is nowhere near being ready for the handset market. Another area where OFDM may shine, and Phillips is pushing this, is in the home networking, set-top box market. We will just have to see how this plays itself out. But in regard to QCOM, the only place OFDM will displace it is in a fixed wireless setting, or some mobile setting where low power is not so crucial. Tinker P.S. Oh yes, the other problem, line-of-sight. Not good for the mobile market at all. OFDM requires line-of-sight to work. At least last time I checked, which was this summer when I was recommending it for some future consumer applications for our wireless strategy.