<p>Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate transmitting and receiving signals over I and Q branches of a communication channel to mitigate potential I/Q imbalance. In particular, a device can transmit a signal over the I and Q branches to distribute transmission power substantially evenly for a given channel. The device can demodulate the data with a code or matrix having real and complex modifiers resulting in an I and Q branch signal for transmission. Where the channel has multiple resources, the device can alternate or transmit over the I branch in one resource and the Q branch in another resource for a given signal to distribute power. Also, the device can apply a complex scrambling code to distribute a signal over both the I and Q branches. The device can also use QPSK or higher order modulation to send the signals meant for the same user.</p>
