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Typical Delay Spreads

Macrocells T_RMS < 8 msec

GSM (256 kbit/s) uses an equalizer

IS-54 (48 kbit/s): no equalizer

Longer delays in mountanous regions (GSM in Switzerland)

Microcells T_RMS < 2 msec

Low antennas (below tops of buildings)

Picocells T_RMS < 50 nsec - 300 nsec

Indoor often 50 nsec is assumed

DECT (1 Mbit/s) works well up to 90 nsec

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