a method of communicating over a wideband communication channel divided into a plurality of sub - channels comprises dividing a single serial message intended for one of the plurality of communication devices into a plurality of parallel messages , encoding each of the plurality of parallel messages onto at least some of the plurality of sub - channels , and transmitting the encoded plurality of parallel messages to the communication device over the wideband communication channel . this abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein . this abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims .