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- Recommended Book List -
The Mobile Radio Propagation Channel, 2
nd
Edition J. D.
Parsons, October 2000.
ISBN: 978-0-471-98857-1 (436 pages)
This book focuses on the mobile radio channel. It is very
relevant for part 1 of this unit. It is probably best to borrow this
book from the library as required.
Digital Communications, 4
th
Edition, McGraw-Hill, John Proakis,
December 2000. (Also 5
th
edition-2007)
ISBN: 0071181830 (1024 pages)
Covers material relevant to parts 1 and 2 of this unit. An excellent
standard reference used all over the world. It is very mathematical
and not recommended to initially understand new areas. Highly
recommended for those planning a career in the mobile
communications industry, or for those considering further
postgraduate study.
Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications, 2
nd
Edition, Pentice Hall, Bernard Sklar, January 2001
ISBN: 0130847887 (1070 pages)
An excellent entry level book covering parts 1 and 2 of this unit.
Much easier to understand than Proakis. Please note: the
material from the propagation chapters is available on
Blackboard.
