The Wireless Encyclopedia provides definitions and illustrations covering the latest voice, data, and multimedia services and provides the understanding needed to communicate with others in the wireless industry. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation of wireless devices, networks or service providers. This reference book explains the latest technologies and applications used in the wireless industry, assists with the explanation of technologies by using many diagrams and pictures. It is a great reference tool that allows people to effectively communicate with other people involved in the wireless industry. The convergence of technologies and systems in the wireless industry means more competitors and new industry terms. As a result, communicating with others has become an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. The Wireless Encyclopedia solves this challenge by providing definitions of the latest technical terms and acronyms along with self-explanatory diagrams that are used in the wireless industry. It covers the key wireless industries including mobile communication, private land mobile radio, mobile data, paging systems, satellite and microwave communication, Wireless LAN, short range systems BluetoothT, broadcast television and radio, and other wireless technologies, processes, and products. Wireless Encyclopedia includes over 400 self explanatory diagrams. The definitions and acronyms were created by expert editors, our authors, and submissions from over 1,000 users of the dictionary. Because it holds over 10,000 definitions and acronyms specific to wireless, it is an oversized book. The definitions are easy to read without excessive personal fluff comments. In addition to the definitions, there are over 400 diagrams and 100 photos that help to explain and simplify the complex concepts. This book is great for professionals, instructors, business leaders who need to find and understand terms specific to wireless technologies, products and services. This is a handy reference to have if you are new to the industry, if you are getting involved in new areas, or if you just want to find a diagram that helps explain to others the concepts you already know. It includes directories of key magazines, trade shows, and associations where you can find more information about the wireless industry. To ensure this dictionary contains the latest definitions, 12 experts were used from different sectors of the wireless industry to add and edit definitions. Many of the definitions were created using our technical books that have been edited by hundreds of industry reviewers. Diagrams and pictures in the dictionary assist the understanding of technical terms by providing functional and operational views. This reference includes: . Over 10,000 of the latest wireless definitions . Contains 4,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms . Has 400+ diagrams and 100+ photos to help explain complex definitions . Includes directories of magazines, associations and trade shows . Covers 1G, 2G, 2.5G and 3G Mobile communication . Describes land mobile radio, mobile data and paging systems . Explains satellite and microwave system terms . Defines wireless LAN (WLAN) and short range BluetoothT systems . Includes broadcast television and audio industry definitions.