According to Nyquist, to transmit R symbols/sec without ISI, the minimum bandwidth required is R/2 Hz, and the sinc pulse shape satisfies this condition.
1. If we use equalizers instead of pulse shaping, do we need to keep this condition ( minimum R/2 Hz to transmit R symbols/sec)?
2. If we use equalizers, should the total system transfer function be of the sinc function shape, thus equivalently achieve the Nyquist condition?