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7.2
Unusual Factors
(1) Impulse noise
“Impulse noise” is the irregular noise that occurs because of the contact
points at an exchange.
This noise is easily generated by step-by-step exchange that operate by
mechanical contacts.
Impulse noise is no problem in telephone conversations, except that it can
be a little offensive to the human ear when it occurs. In G3 facsimile trans-
mission, however, the same image defects that occur with white noise and
level variation occur.
Fig. A-25 Impulse Noise Caused by a Step-By-Step Exchange
(2) Short breaks
A “short break” is a sudden drop in the reception signal level of 6 dB or
more for 1 msec to 60 sec continuous. Short breaks are caused by fading in
microwave radio ralay and satellite communications system zones or by
faulty contacts on equipment and cables.
Short breaks do not cause any special problems in telephone conversations
as long as the break is not continuous. However, in G3 facsimile transmis-
sion, the same phenomenon as in level variation and impulse noise occur
significantly.
Fig. A-26 Short Break Area
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