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To: Paul Smith who wrote (9737)	3/27/2001 7:44:44 AM
From: Jack Colton	Respond to of 10227

Lower power at the handset does not, in itself, improve network performance. But it does mean, that you can have a ''full quieting'' call with less signal, which is a benefit with respect to the iDen technology. I have no idea what Nextel's plans are with respect to direct connect. I would imagine they would continue that service when switching to CDMA, since it is a key differentiator for their service.

To: Paul Smith who wrote (9737)	4/1/2001 2:50:18 PM
From: PHG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10227

"Pardon the ignorant question but, can you explain why a lower power requirement is good from a network performance or financial perspective? I am not an engineer." Paul, The advantages reach deep into and beyond network performance and financial perspectives. To process greater signal strengths from the handsets by way of a carrier wave and related processing equipment requires more battery power and handset size considerations. There is also the element of greater radiation exposure to the user with more output power. The related process equipment (receivers, converters, transmitters) may not be as effected by physical restraints but the processing speed and complexity of the design are. The maintenance and equipment longevity are directly affected by power consumption. The smallest possible signal for transmission in the air and on wire without loss is the desired target.