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Our frequency coordination process begins approximately 3–4 months prior to the event, culminating with our presence at the show.

Pre-Show Frequency Coordination

Exhibitors register wireless devices that will be demonstrated and operated on the exhibit floor.
Comsearch recommends frequencies that may avoid harmful interference to other exhibitors and licensed wireless operations in the vicinity of the event location.
Comsearch utilizes our engineering expertise coupled with our industry-acclaimed comprehensive databases and tools, as well as our long-standing relationships with licensees, to recommend and coordinate spectrum usage between the exhibitors and the licensed incumbent operators.

On-Site Interference Monitoring Before and During the Show

Comsearch engineers will perform on-site interference monitoring to identify any incumbent carrier signals and undesired emissions.
Comsearch verifies that all exhibitors power-up their demonstrations to verify each is operating in accordance with the assigned channel plans.
During the first hours of the show, our engineers will identify any additional RF signals and crosscheck those signals with the list of registered exhibitors that plan to transmit.
Comsearch engineers continuously perform spectrum sweeps during the event and quickly address and resolve anomalies.

Company stability and size - we have been in business 30+ years with the vast majority of the staff having over 9 years tenure at Comsearch.
Breadth of Knowledge and Expertise - Comsearch has been helping trade show organizers manage their spectrum needs for the past 12 years. As the "Official Frequency Coordinator" for the CTIA Wireless shows, Comsearch’s proven expertise and experience enables exhibitors to demonstrate their devices without the threat of causing or receiving harmful RF interference.
Customer Service—we spend a great deal of time and effort to make sure that we give the customer the best possible service. We have a dedicated customer service group focused on client issues and will travel on-site to ensure customer satisfaction.
Engineering and Database Accuracy - Comsearch’s databases are known throughout the industry and even recognized by the FCC as the most comprehensive and complete.
Industry and Government Representation - we spend a considerable amount of time and resources participating in industry forums and interacting with government personnel to represent our client’s interests in the spectrum management arena.

Benefits:

Proactively addresses interference potential between exhibitors' wireless demonstrations using our proven process
Facilitates interference-free exhibitor demonstrations
Avoids potential service interuptions to attendees' communications devices
Informs exhibitors about intricacies around use of licensed spectrum
Ensures compliance with FCC rules

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	Trade Shows Frequency Coordination Managing Spectrum for Wireless Demonstrations at Industry Events
Industry Solutions	A growing number of trade show exhibitors are demonstrating wireless products, many with common and conflicting spectrum needs. Minimizing interference conflicts between multiple wireless devices vying for the same spectrum provides a quality experience for both exhibitors and attendees and is crucial to the success of wireless trade shows. Comsearch has been helping trade show organizers manage their spectrum needs since 1997. As the "Official Frequency Coordinator" for the CTIA Wireless shows, Comsearch's proven expertise and experience enables exhibitors to demonstrate their devices without the threat of causing or receiving harmful RF interference. While spectrum needs have grown over the years and the availability of usable spectrum has diminished, we have been successful in engineering unique solutions to make it all work together. Many exhibitors require use of spectrum already owned and/or in use by an incumbent licensee. Comsearch works directly with those licensees to determine what spectrum is available for use during the show. It is only after this coordination effort that exhibitors are eligible to operate their demonstrations on the occupied frequencies. Contact Comsearch today at customersupport@comsearch.com or 1.800.318.1234 to learn more about effective spectrum management for wireless demonstrations at your events. How It Works Comsearch Difference Articles Our frequency coordination process begins approximately 3–4 months prior to the event, culminating with our presence at the show. Pre-Show Frequency Coordination Exhibitors register wireless devices that will be demonstrated and operated on the exhibit floor. Comsearch recommends frequencies that may avoid harmful interference to other exhibitors and licensed wireless operations in the vicinity of the event location. Comsearch utilizes our engineering expertise coupled with our industry-acclaimed comprehensive databases and tools, as well as our long-standing relationships with licensees, to recommend and coordinate spectrum usage between the exhibitors and the licensed incumbent operators. On-Site Interference Monitoring Before and During the Show Comsearch engineers will perform on-site interference monitoring to identify any incumbent carrier signals and undesired emissions. Comsearch verifies that all exhibitors power-up their demonstrations to verify each is operating in accordance with the assigned channel plans. During the first hours of the show, our engineers will identify any additional RF signals and crosscheck those signals with the list of registered exhibitors that plan to transmit. Comsearch engineers continuously perform spectrum sweeps during the event and quickly address and resolve anomalies. Company stability and size - we have been in business 30+ years with the vast majority of the staff having over 9 years tenure at Comsearch. Breadth of Knowledge and Expertise - Comsearch has been helping trade show organizers manage their spectrum needs for the past 12 years. As the "Official Frequency Coordinator" for the CTIA Wireless shows, Comsearch’s proven expertise and experience enables exhibitors to demonstrate their devices without the threat of causing or receiving harmful RF interference. Customer Service—we spend a great deal of time and effort to make sure that we give the customer the best possible service. We have a dedicated customer service group focused on client issues and will travel on-site to ensure customer satisfaction. Engineering and Database Accuracy - Comsearch’s databases are known throughout the industry and even recognized by the FCC as the most comprehensive and complete. Industry and Government Representation - we spend a considerable amount of time and resources participating in industry forums and interacting with government personnel to represent our client’s interests in the spectrum management arena. Benefits: Proactively addresses interference potential between exhibitors' wireless demonstrations using our proven process Facilitates interference-free exhibitor demonstrations Avoids potential service interuptions to attendees' communications devices Informs exhibitors about intricacies around use of licensed spectrum Ensures compliance with FCC rules Here is what others have written about our trade show frequency coordination: WiMAX Poses New Challenges for Show Demos, Wireless Week, October 1, 2008 Comsearch Paves the Way for Demos, Wireless Week, September 25, 2007 Comsearch to manage spectrum at CTIA show, RCR Wireless, March 24, 2006 Frequency Coordination, E2 Exhibitions and Events, January 2006 Spectrum coordination at big show hopes to alleviate big headaches, RCR Wireless, March 10, 2003 Comsearch to coordinate I.T. show frequencies, RCR Wireless, August 6, 2001	Contact us