AMPS Identification Numbers
three identification numbers are used:
n mobile station’s serial number (SN)
32-bit binary number
uniquely identifies a cellular unit
established by manufacturer at the factory
8-bit manufacturer code, assigned by FCC to manufacturer
6 bit reserved (currently all 0)
18 bits serial number, assigned by manufacturer
should not be easily alterable, burned into ROM
n system identification number (SID)
15-bit binary number, uniquely identifies cellular system
FCC assigns SID
mobile station in the cell must transmit the SID
n mobile identification number (MIN)
digital representation of mobile’s 10-digit telephone number