Abstract: A transmission power control method subdivides one or more transmission power steps as defined in a system specification into multiple sub-steps. A base station (290) instructs a mobile station (280) to use a defined power step, and the mobile station (280) initially selects a maximum power sub-step within the requested power step during an initial RACH (225) transmission. During the duration of the call, the mobile station (280) dynamically adjusts the power sub-step based on measured signal reception quality and channel conditions. The result is an improvement in call completion rates with only a minor reduction in battery life.

Abstract: A cable-ready television receiver including a tuner switchable between cable and off-air signals has an LC trap tuned to the audio carrier frequency coupled between the tuner and a SAW IF amplifier. The trap includes a varactor diode that, when it exhibits a large capacitance, effectively disables the trap. This occurs when the receiver is used with cable signals. In the event the receiver is used for off-air signals, the voltage applied to the varactor diode causes it to exhibit a much smaller capacitance which effectively enables the trap.