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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 satellite spectrum management process helps to make satellite earth station 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 satellite earth station.

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

Satellite Spectrum Management Process_
 
1   Band Information
Select a frequency band.
SOLUTION:
BandLocatorInteractive Service
2   Site Selection
Identify potential barriers that may affect your site decision.

SOLUTIONS:
SiteLocatorInteractive Service
VendorLocatorInteractive Service
Satellite Look Angle Calculator
Radiation Safety Services

3   Equipment Selection
Locate antenna manufacturers.

SOLUTION:
VendorLocatorInteractive Service

4   Interference Analysis
Identify potential interference problems in your frequency band.
SOLUTION:
Satellite Earth Station Frequency Engineering
5  

Field Verification
Identify or resolve potential interference cases with field measurements.

SOLUTION:
Field Services: Satellite Earth Station Measurements

6   Frequency Coordination
FCC requirements for notification and operation without causing interference.
SOLUTION:
Frequency Coordination Request System
7   Licensing
File FCC Form 312. Locate a telecom attorney.
 
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


Satellite Spectrum Management Resources
 
Self-Service Tools

 
Satellite Look Angle Calculator
Calculate satellite earth station azimuth/elevation values and antenna gain values.
 
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 Calculators
Quickly convert Watts to dBm, Feet to Meters and Miles to Kilometers.
 
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.

    Download Satellite Earth Station Coordination Request FormAcrobat File
Request earth station frequency engineering and coordination services from Comsearch.
    Earth Station Data SheetAcrobat File
Earth Station Data SheetMicrosoft Word Document
Request earth station frequency engineering services from Comsearch.
    FCC Form 312 Acrobat File
Application for Satellite Space and Earth Station Authorizations

 


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Satellite Design

Specialized Services
For Satellite:

Spectrum Management Process Overview 
Band Information 
Site Selection 
Equipment Selection 
Interference Analysis 
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.
Analog-to-Digital Earth Station Conversion arrow
Comsearch can ensure your station delivers clean satellite reception to your customers through our three-phase Digital Migration Service program.
Satellite Earth Station Frequency Engineering arrow
Earth Station frequency engineering and coordination services and Satellite engineering consulting services.
Field Services: Satellite Earth Station Measurements arrow
Perform Transmit-Only and Receive-Only Earth Station Measurements, determine the actual footprint of a satellite, or determine blockage of terrain or structures used to resolve interference cases.
FCC Form 312 Filing Services arrow
Filing services for your FCC Form 312 application and all schedules and attachments.
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.

Industry Studies & Articles:
Fundamentals of Earth Station Frequency Coordination
 
Crossed Signals: Emerging Satellite Services Mean Emerging Interference Issues
 
Satellite Video Transmission and the Analog to Digital Conversion Process
 



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