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Spectrum Management Process


Active involvement in spectrum management policy has placed Comsearch at the forefront of worldwide spectrum decision-making-helping our clients strike the balance between maximizing business opportunities and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Three decades of industry experience, market leading software products and comprehensive, proprietary databases have positioned Comsearch as the leading spectrum management solutions provider in the market.

Our nine-step microwave spectrum management process helps to make wireless design easy to understand and implement. Whether you follow the entire process or utilize only a few steps, you have easy access to the information and services you need to reach your ultimate goal: a fully operational and interference-free microwave system.

Let Comsearch's specialized services, innovative design tools and valuable resources help you achieve the most from your spectrum resource.

Microwave Spectrum Management Process
 
1   Band Information
Select a frequency band.
SOLUTION:
BandLocatorInteractive Service
2   Site Selection
Locate an existing structure or site acquisition company.

SOLUTIONS:
SiteLocatorInteractive Service
VendorLocatorInteractive Service
Collocation & Intermodulation Analysis
Radiation Safety Services

3   Equipment Selection
Locate antenna and radio manufacturers.

SOLUTION:
VendorLocatorInteractive Service

4   Feasibility Study
Determine reliability and line-of-sight objectives.
SOLUTION:
Comsearch Path Design Software
5  

Field Verification
Verify specifications and performance with an on-site path survey.

SOLUTION:
Path Survey Services

6   Frequency Coordination
FCC requirments for notification and operation without causing interference.
SOLUTION:
Frequency Coordination Request System
7   Licensing
File FCC Form 601 or Form 327. 
Locate a telecom attorney.
SOLUTIONS:
ULS ExpressInteractive Service
VendorLocatorInteractive Service
8   Interference Protection
Protect your licensed system from future interference.
SOLUTION:
Interference Protection Services
9   Installation & Construction
Find a company to help with the installation and construction of your system.
SOLUTION:
EF&I (Engineer Furnish & Install) Solutions


Microwave Spectrum Management Resources
 
Spectrum Management Tools

 
iQ·link®
The industry-leading spectrum allocation and frequency engineering tool running on Sun Solaris workstations.
 
 
Self-Service Tools

 
ULS ExpressSM
Save time and reduce errors by filing your FCC Form 601 using our online filing system.
 
MAS ExpressSM
Quickly identify and secure MAS spectrum through our online spectrum utilization solution.
 
Path Distance & Azimuth Calculator
Enter the geographic coordinates of two locations to calculate the distance and azimuth.
 
NAD27 to NAD83 Converter
Convert coordinates between NAD27 and NAD83.
 
Free Space Loss Calculator
Calculate the free space propagation loss between two points.
 
Unit Conversions Calculator
Quickly convert Watts to dBm, Feet to Meters and Miles to Kilometers.
 
Antenna Tilt Angle Calculator
Calculate the tilt angle for your microwave path. It's required on FCC Form 601!
 
VendorLocator
Interactive tool to help you locate antenna and radio manufacturers, site acquisition and installation/construction firms, and telecom attorneys.
 
    Reference Room

     
    Industry Links
Industry related links relevant to the Telecommunications Industry.
    Guide to Emission DesignatorsAcrobat File
    FCC Form 327Acrobat File
Application for Cable Television Relay Service Station Authorization.
    FCC Form 601Acrobat File
Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization
    Comsearch Questionnaire forAcrobat File
FCC Form 601

    Comsearch Questionnaire forMicrosoft Word Document
FCC Form 601

Comsearch Questionnaire for FCC Form 601 must be completed prior to Comsearch's processing of your FCC Form 601.
    Part 101 and NSMAAcrobat File
Coordination Procedures

FCC Part 101 frequency coordination procedures and their corresponding NSMA recommendations.
    Spectrum Usage for theAcrobat File
Fixed Services

NTIA Report 00-378. A description of the services provided in 30 of the Government and non-Government frequency bands between 406 MHz and 30 GHz. Descriptions are based on 1997 data. For updated statistics, contact our Data Solutions Group.

    Microwave Frequency Coordination RequestAcrobat File
Request microwave frequency engineering and coordination services from Comsearch.
    Point-to-Point Microwave Data SheetAcrobat File
    Point-to-Point Microwave Data SheetMicrosoft Word Document
Request microwave frequency engineering and coordination services from Comsearch.
    Multiple Address System Data SheetAcrobat File
    Multiple Address System Data SheetMicrosoft Word Document
Request MAS engineering services from Comsearch.
    Collocation/Intermodulation WorksheetAcrobat File
Request Collocation/Intermodulation Analyses from Comsearch.

 


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Microwave Design

Specialized Services
For Microwave:

Spectrum Management Process Overview 
Band Information 
Site Selection 
Equipment Selection 
Feasibility Study 
Field Verification 
Frequency Coordination 
Licensing 
Interference Protection 
Installation & Construction 

Related Services:
 
Full-Service Wireless Network Engineering arrow
Complete engineering resource to provide full-service wireless network engineering.
Radiation Safety Services arrow
Verify compliance with FCC guidelines with our in-house computer modeling of RF environments, training, regulatory support, developments of safety plans, and on-site measurements.
Collocation / Intermodulation Analysis arrow
Determine whether a new system that is added to a site will cause or suffer from harmful interference.
FCC 601 Filing Services arrow
Filing your FCC Form 601 has never been so easy!
FCC 327 Services arrow
Filing services for your FCC Form 327 application and all schedules and attachments.
Microwave System
Engineering
arrow
Frequency coordination services to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
Interference Protection arrow
Serving as a technical agent for all coordination matters, Comsearch ensures your system is protected and eliminates the burden of filing the required administrative documentation.
Reliability Analysis arrow
Uses statistical models to predict the annual outage time, unavailability percentage, and reliability percentage.

Industry Studies & Articles:
Fundamentals of Microwave Frequency Coordination
 



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