Does the term spread spectrum refer to a dialing scheme in which the turning and releasing of a numbered wheel alternately opens and closes the local loop circuit?

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Spread spectrum refers to a method of transmitting a signal by spreading it over a wide range of frequencies, enhancing security and resistance to interference, not to a dialing scheme involving a numbered wheel.

Does the Term Spread Spectrum Refer to a Dialing Scheme