The present invention provides a binary transmitter. In one embodiment, the binary transmitter includes a data coder that receives and encodes binary data to be transmitted and a modulator that employs the binary data directly to modulate a carrier wave to yield a stream of broadband RF signals. Also, the binary transmitter includes a header generator that interposes header information into the stream and an RF amplifier that amplifies the stream for transmission via an antenna. A method of transmitting data and a wireless data communication system incorporating the transmitter or the method are also disclosed.