Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 4
and Specifications
Product Description
The Multi-Tech MultiModem® CDMA is an external data/fax/voice wireless modem. It also supports mobile originated
short message service (SMS) and mobile-terminated SMS. It offers standards-based multi-band CDMA2000 1xRTT
performance. This ready-to-deploy, standalone modem allows developers to add wireless communication to products
with a minimum of development time and expense. The MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem is based on industry-
standard open interfaces, is fully type approved and can be desktop or panel mounted.
Models:
MTCBA-C-N1 is a generic 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem that must be programmed with Provisioning Information
(PRI) and a Preferred Roaming List (PRL). (A-key = Random) (USB). Recommended for developers.
MTCBA-C-N2 is an 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem provisioned for Sprint networks (USB). USA
MTCBA-C-N3 is an 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem provisioned for Verizon networks (USB). USA
MTCBA-C-N4 is an 800 MHz CDMA modem with R-UIM support. (USB).
MTCBA-C-N9 is a generic 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem must be programmed with Provisioning Information (PRI)
and a Preferred Roaming List (PRL). (A-key = 0). (USB). Recommended for developers.
MTCBA-C-N11 is an 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem with R-UIM support (RS-232).
MTCBA-C-N12 is an 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem provisioned for Bell Mobility (RS-232). Canada.
MTCBA-C-N14 is an 800/1900 MHz CDMA modem provisioned for Alltel networks (RS-232). USA.
Other Product Codes:
NAM is the model for US and Canada
E/U is the model for Europe and the rest of the world
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Features
• CDMA2000 1xRTT operation
• Dual-band 800/1900 CDMA
• 800 MHz or 800/1900 MHZ with R-UIM support
• Class 2.0 Group 3 FAX
• Desktop or panel mounting
• Short Message Service features including SMS mobile originated, SMS mobile
terminated, cell broadcast, Over the Air Activation (OTA), OTASP, OTAPA
• Voice features include DTMF, telephony, OCELP 13K, echo cancellation
• SMA antenna connector
• Serial interface supports DTE speeds to 230K
• AT command compatible
• CDMA IS-95-A, IS-95B; backwards compatible
• Packet data up to 153K bps forward and reverse
• Circuit-switched data up to 14.4K bps
• Phone book management and Personal Information Management (PIM)
• Fixed dialing number
• Supplementary services including call forwarding, call barring, multiparty, call
waiting and call hold, calling line identification, closed user group, call transfer
• Numerous LEDs present operational status
• Real time clock
• Alarm management