Forward Channels i.e from BTS ( Base Transceiver Station) to MS (Mobile Station) : 1. Pilot Channel 2. Sync Channel 3.

Paging Channel 4. Traffic Channel Reverse Channels i.e from MS to BTS: 1. Access Channel 2. Traffic Channel PILOT CHANNEL: Uses Walsh code 0 (W0) The pilot is used by the subscriber unit to obtain initial system acquisition an d to distinguish cell sites. Every sector of every cell site has a unique pilot channel. Transmitted constantly. Allows the mobile to acquire the system. Provides mobile with signal strength comparison. Approximately 20% of the radiated power is in the pilot. Has unique PN Offset for each cell or sector. SYNC CHANNEL: Uses Walsh code 32 (w32). Carries SID ( Systen Identity) and NID ( Network Identity) information. Also carries Pilot PN Offset information to the mobile. System Timing Frame duration is 26.66 milli seconds . Bitrate is 1200 bps PAGING CHANNEL: Uses Walsh codes from W1 to W7. Bit rates are 2.4 kbps, 4.8kbps and 9.6 kbps. Carries System parameter messages. Neighbour list Access perameter list CDMA Channel list System overhead data is transmitted on paging channel. ACCESS CHANNEL: Paired with coresponding paging channel Used for call origination by MS ( Mobile station) Used for response to pages,Orders & Registration requests. Data rate is 4.8 kbps. TRAFFIC CHANNEL ( W8-W31 & W33-W63) The traffic chl carries the actual call. That is, the voice and control information between the subs unit & base station. Transmits upto 9.6kbps on rate set 1 and upto 14.4kbps on rate set 2.