associated with fixed point-to-point microwave radio path design: the why, what, and how of microwave transmission; design objectives; engineering methodologies; and design philosophy (in the bid, design, and acceptance phase of the project). Written in an easily accessible format, Digital Microwave Communication features an appendix of specialized engineering details and formulas, and offers up chapter coverage of: * A Brief History of Microwave Radio * Microwave Radio Overview * System Components * Hypothetical Reference Circuits * Multipath Fading * Rain Fading * Reflections and Obstructions * Network Reliability Calculations * Regulation of Microwave Radio Networks * Radio Network Performance Objectives * Designing and Operating Microwave Systems * Antennas * Radio Diversity * Ducting and Obstruction Fading * Digital Receiver Interference * Path Performance Calculations Digital Microwave Communication: Engineering Point-to-Point Microwave Systems will be of great interest to engineers and managers who specify, design, or evaluate fixed point-to-point microwave systems associated with communications systems and equipment manufacturers, independent and university research organizations, government agencies, telecommunications services, and other users.