[apochromat]

I'm saying that the MA grant mechanism can be distinct from the CD-based physical channel format. From an engineering standpoint, a empty channel CD multiplex link format can be built without concern for MA protocol, and MA capability can then be applied in a wide variety of ways.

[_Jim]

I'm saying that the MA grant mechanism can be distinct from the CD-based physical channel format

I think you're putting waaaay too much emphasis on these terms - practiaclly speaking it simply indicates the methodology used to attain 'separate' voice or data streams:

1. FDMA - Frequency Division Multiple Access (analog FM, uses different freq for each 'stream')
2. TDMA - Time Divsiion MA (uses same 'channel' (time shared spectrum) but different time slot for each 'stream')
3. CDMA - Code Divsion MA (uses same spectrum but different Walsh 'spreading' code for each stream)

And with that - I gotta get outa here!

[KayEyeDoubleDee]

I'm saying that the MA grant mechanism can be distinct from the CD-based physical channel format. From an engineering standpoint, a empty channel CD multiplex link format can be built without concern for MA protocol, and MA capability can then be applied in a wide variety of ways.

I think I see your point and we are definitely talking about the same things, but I always assumed that the MA (ie. "multiple access") does stand for the "CD multiplex link format" to which you refer.

Not a very good forum for technical discussions...