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- NET_13.TXT
- BACKBONE TRUNK WITH REGENERATOR
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- A variation of the cross-band full-duplex configuration would be to add a
- full-duplex regenerator, either embedded within a trunk, or at a junction of
- the backbone trunk. A cross-band full-duplex regenerator is fairly economical
- to install and on a less then fully loaded network operates reasonably well.
- There is a performance penalty though since it doesn't have the same high
- throughput as a full duplex-link. However in terms of a cost vs. performance
- trade-off, it's worth considering at selected sites.
-
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- FULL DUPLEX CROSS BAND BACKBONE TRUNK WITH DUPLEX REGENERATOR
-
- NODE A NODE B NODE C NODE E
- ====== ====== (REGEN) ======
- 147.5 TX ------------> 147.5 RX =======
- 446.1 RX <------------ 446.1 TX
- 147.52 RX <------- 147.52 TX -------> 147.52 RX
- 446.2 TX -------> 446.2 RX <------- 446.2 TX
- 147.54 RX <----
- | | 446.1 TX ---->
- | NODE F |
- | ====== |
- `-> 147.52 RX |
- 446.2 TX >-'
- .-> 147.56 RX
- | 446.3 TX >-.
- | |
- | |
- | |
-
-
- Figure 13-1
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-
- There are other possible frequency/equipment configurations that are workable.
- But the full-duplex backbone approach offers advantages of flexibility and
- efficiency. It won't become obsolete in the foreseeable future. While more
- expensive than a simplex backbone trunk, full-duplex is economical in terms of
- yielding increased throughput even at 1200 baud. Indeed, its performance
- is comparable to that of a simplex 4800 to 9600 baud system.
-
- Full-duplex is flexible from the viewpoint that it can be upgraded on a link,
- rather than a system basis as assets become available. For instance, if the
- basic trunk is initially installed as a 1200 baud system, individual links can
- be upgraded to higher data rates on an independent schedule.
-
- Obsolescence is forestalled by the mechanics of the configuration. Assume in
- five years chronic network overload will have set in. If RF path engineering
- was done with the view of eventually phasing in microwave, link segments can
- be installed as funds and equipment become available. Surplus equipment could
- either be held on site for backup use or relocated/sold as necessary.
-
- For this system configuration concept to be satisfactory, it's important the
- network is engineered on an intra and inter-state basis. The primary emphasis
- would be directed to building a robust backbone trunking system served by
- isolated frequency LANS supporting both 1200 and 9600 baud access nodes. It
- would be a good policy to include state and county emergency service offices
- into the project planning so the network's digital support capability could be
- utilized by them in case of emergency. In the same light, local governments
- may be able to provide site support, and possibly, help with project funding.
-