AWWA ACE65165

Every year the Water/Wastewater industry deploys more Spread Spectrum communication solutions. As recently as five years ago, the telemetry of water/wastewater data was almost exclusively in the licensed radio realm. However, the scarcity of available licensed channels as well as its improved technology has made the Spread Spectrum radio an increasingly popular choice. With the install base of Spread Spectrum devices rapidly increasing, there have been a number of "Urban Legends" or "Superstitions and Myths" that have circulated. The objective of this article is to explore these "myths" and provide a better understanding of how to use Spread Spectrum technology and also show where you can expect to succeed with Spread Spectrum communication solutions.