Portable cellular telephone using spread spectrum communication with mobile transceiver

A portable cellular telephone system comprising:

• a stationary transceiver for radio communication with a plurality of mobile transceivers within a geographic cell;
• a mobile transceiver within said geographic cell and having sufficient power to communicate with said stationary transceiver;
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• a portable transceiver for personal transport and use, said portable transceiver having sufficient power for radio communication with said mobile transceiver when located within a limited distance of said mobile transceiver but insufficient power to communicate directly with said stationary transceiver, said mobile transceiver providing a radio link between said portable transceiver and said stationary transceiver,
• said portable transceiver communicating with said mobile transceiver by spread spectrum communication using frequency bands allocated for unlicensed use.