Abstract: A method for adaptively allocating channels for connections between base station and mobiles is disclosed. The channels accessible to the base stations for establishing connections with mobiles are ranked in at least one priority list based on transmission loss intervals. Each channel is ranked in the priority list according to their success at previous connections. The amount of power required for a channel allocated from a list associated with a low transmission loss can be set lower thereby reducing the interference associated with the channel and increasing system capacity. A self planned system evolves where channels are allocated for connections based on their past connection history. Thus, the selection of channels which may interfere with calls in neighboring cells or which may suffer substantial interference from a neighboring base is avoided.