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This section explains how information is "carried" by radio waves. Wireless Pi Linear Modulation:

The natural weakening of a signal as it travels through space.

Once a radio wave leaves a transmitting antenna, it must travel through the physical world to reach a receiver. This journey is called , and it is governed by several harsh realities of physics. Attenuation (Free Space Path Loss)

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The number of wave cycles that pass a fixed point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

A pure, unchanging radio wave carries no information. It is just a hum. To transmit data, we must alter the wave in a predictable way that the receiver can decode. This process is called .

Shifting between two distinct frequencies to represent data. A faster oscillation means "1," a slower one means "0." This section explains how information is "carried" by

Unlike guided media (fiber, coaxial cable), the wireless channel is hostile and unpredictable. Understanding these impairments is key to designing robust systems.

This is the heart of SDR. DSP involves algorithms that manipulate digitized signals. Removing noise and undesired frequencies.

Used in 5G base stations, this technique groups dozens or hundreds of tiny antennas together. This journey is called , and it is

Waves bounce off large flat surfaces like buildings or metal sheets, changing direction.

Amplitude, Frequency, and Phase Shift Keying translate binary 1s and 0s into distinct wave changes.