Abstract: Each mobile terminal comprises a memory which memorizes whether or not a last call end state is a squelch end and which memorizes, in case where the last call end state memorized in the memory is the squelch end, a random minimum value greater than that in case where the last call end state memorized in the memory is not the squelch end, a probability generating section, and a call setup request section responsive to a call setup request for detecting a call regulation value from a call regulation signal, supplying the random minimum value memorized in the memory to the probability generating section to make the probability generating section generate as a call setup request probability one of a plurality of random numbers within a range between the random minimum value and a random maximum value, and transmitting a call setup signal to a base station in case where the call setup request probability is greater than the call regulation value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement in a cellular radio communications system, where channels optimised for voice transmission TCH and channels optimised for data packet transmission PDCH are used. All channels optimised for data packet transmission may be reconfigured into channels optimised for voice transmission if it is unlikely that packet data services are to be requested. This is performed if no data packet sessions are going on in neighbouring cells and no subscriber stations are registered in a location area containing the cell in a manner indicating that they are prepared to perform packet data communication.

Abstract: Downstream link signals are transmitted between a base station and a distribution station within an upstream frequency bandwidth allocated to the cellular system for upstream communication for mobile stations. Upstream link signals are transmitted between the distribution station and the base station within a downstream frequency bandwidth allocated to the cellular system for upstream communication for mobile stations. The distribution station frequency shifts the downstream link signals from the upstream frequency bandwidth to a downstream coverage frequency within the downstream frequency bandwidth and frequency shifts upstream coverage signals from the upstream frequency bandwidth to an upstream link frequency within the downstream frequency bandwidth. Interception and interference of link signals is reduced since the mobile stations do not receive signals within the upstream frequency bandwidth or transmit signals within the downstream frequency bandwidth.

Abstract: A base site (104) generates a pseudo-random signal based on at least one system parameter known to both the base site and a communication unit (112). The base site (104) then transmits the pseudo-random signal to the communication unit via an idle communication resource (102). Upon receiving the pseudo-random signal, the communication unit (112) determines at least one characteristic of the idle communication resource (102) using the pseudo-random signal.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for wireless communication. A base unit and a mobile unit are provided which are operable to communicate over an air interface having a plurality of channels. The method and system further include transmitting from the mobile unit a message on a selected channel for a first predetermined time. The channels are scanned at the base unit. Also, the message is detected at the base unit on the selected channel and the selected channel is used as an initial channel for a wireless communication link between the mobile unit and the base unit.

Abstract: A wireless communication system is configured to allow for the provisioning of partitioned telecommunication service to subscribers. A wireless switch contains a partition table which associates a service provider with each wireless terminal which has the switch as its home switch. When providing telecommunication services to a subscriber using a wireless terminal, the switch provides such services using resources associated with the service provider associated with the subscriber. In one embodiment, such a resource may be a subscriber profile database such that multiple service providers maintain separate subscriber profile databases connected to the switch. The switch, upon determining the service provider associated with a subscriber requesting service, will retrieve the subscriber's profile from the subscriber database associated with the identified service provider. The switch then provides services in accordance with the retrieved profile.

Abstract: A method of retrieving an address of a previously unknown resource based on the location of the invoking user by consulting a known resource is provided. A user terminal, while roaming, may select an optimal gateway for providing multimedia communications to the terminal by first sending a service request to the terminal's home gateway. In response, the home gateway determines the optimal gateway for use by the user based on the location of the invoking user. The address of the optimal gateway, as determined by the home gateway, is sent to the invoking user terminal, wherein the user sends a service request to the optimal gateway.

Abstract: A system and method is provided to permit a mobile phone the options of line-selection and direct station selection (DSS). When the wireless system is interfaced to a land-line system through a limited number of lines, dual-function keys select and capture available outside lines. Other dual-function keys permit other mobile stations in the system to be accessed through a single keystroke. A field of indicators associated with these keys signals the availability of these lines and stations. These line-select/DSS keys are also useable to dial telephone numbers in the traditional method. The virtual line-select concept is also applicable to select land-lines and wireless channels in a group distributed network. Likewise, the virtual DSS function is applicable to monitor and access a select group of mobile stations in the group-distribution system.

Abstract: An improved channel structure for use in communication systems is disclosed. The channel structure utilizes two sets of physical channels, one for the forward link and another for the reverse link. The physical channels include data channels and control channels, and the data channels are further divided into fundamental channels and supplemental channels. Fundamental channels are used to transmit voice traffic, data traffic, high speed data, and other overhead information, and supplemental channels are used to transmit high speed data. The fundamental channels may be released when the remote stations are idle to more fully utilized the available capacity. The control channels are used to transmit paging and control messages and scheduling information. This abstract appears solely to satisfy requirements of 37 CFR 1.72 and is therefore not intended to be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A communication device locates a preferable wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment using a frequency band search schedule. Initially, the communications device registers with a less preferred service provider in a first frequency band. While remaining registered with the less preferred service provider, the device examines several frequency bands in the order specified by the frequency band search schedule. A frequency band is examined by dividing the frequency band into many sub-bands, and by locating the strongest signal above a threshold within the sub-band being examined. The examination continues until a second frequency band having a more preferred service provider is located. The communication device then registers with the more preferred service provider. The category of service provider may be identified and displayed on the communication device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for arranging transmission of overhead messages on the paging channel of a wireless communications system is described. Certain paging channel slots are established, based on a timing reference, that must contain an overhead message. In the intervening slots or slot fragments, the base station transmits mobile-directed messages, when they are available. When no mobile directed messages are available for transmission, the base station selects an overhead message from a queue for transmission on the intervening paging channel slot or slot fragment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for seizing control of a communications channel in a child monitor of the type comprising a child monitor transmitter and a child monitor base station. The system and method is used in conjunction with a physiological condition monitor that is capable of monitoring the status of a person's physiological conditions such as heartbeat and breathing. When the physiological condition monitor detects that an alarm condition has occurred, it causes a control transmitter to transmit an alarm signal to said child monitor base station. The signal that is transmitted by the control transmitter blocks any signal that is being transmitted to the child monitor base station by the child monitor transmitter.

Abstract: A data communication system and method that allocates an amount of bandwidth to a ground terminal for uplink transmission of one or more data packets in a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite data communication network. A bandwidth request message is generated and transmitted to a bandwidth allocation processing unit in the LEO satellite data communication network. The bandwidth request message requests allocation of an amount of bandwidth to a ground terminal for uplink transmission of one or more data packets and identifies a priority status of the data packets for which bandwidth is sought. The bandwidth allocation processing unit allocates bandwidth to the ground terminal in accordance with the priority status identified in the bandwidth request message. Allocated bandwidth is reported to the ground terminal in a bandwidth allocation response.

Abstract: A method of acquiring communications with a communications system having a plurality of communications channels includes storing a previously acquired communications channel in user terminal memory. The user terminal searches for the previously acquired communications channel in said user terminal memory, and acquires the previously acquired communications channel when the previously acquired communications channel is available. Channel acquisition times can thus be reduced.

Abstract: A data processing method for a hybrid ARQ type II/III downlink of a wide-band radio communication system, wherein SRNC and CRNC are located on the same radio network, includes the steps of: a) generating RLC-PDU in a RLC layer of the SRNC and generating a PDU having RLC-PDU information needed for supporting the hybrid ARQ type II/III based on a header of the RLC-PDU (HARQ-RLC-Control-PDU); b) transmitting the RLC-PDU and the HARQ-RLC-Control-PDU to a MAC-D, treating a general user part of a MAC layer through a logical channel; c) transmitting the RLC-PDU and the HARQ-RLC-Control-PDU from the MAC-D to a MAC-C/SH, treating common/shared channel part of the MAC layer; d) transforming the PLC-PDU and the HARQ-RLC-Control-PDU to MAC-PDU and the HARQ-MAC-Control-PDU, respectively, in the MAC-C/SH, and allocating a format TFI1 of the MAC-PDU and TFI2 of the HARQ-MAC-Control-PDU, and transmitting the TFI1 and TFI2 to the MAC-D, and transmitting the MAC-PDU and the HARQ-MAC-Control-PDU to a physical layer of BTS, thro

Abstract: In order to increase the channel capacity of a wireless local loop network, advantage is taken of the fixed location of each subscriber radio, and the ability to independently configure each subscriber's antenna, to provide antenna cross polarization isolation into the cellular layout of the WLL network, and thereby provide an additional layer of interference rejection. Such a cross polarization assignment scheme, in combination with frequency reuse allocation, provides a substantial increase in the C/I ratio and thereby allows an expansion of the reuse of frequency channels.

Abstract: A method for re-selecting control channels in a mobile station reduces the use of resources by limiting an evaluation of candidate control channels to those channels which satisfy certain criteria and are deemed to be eligible control channels. As a consequence, resources are not spent on attempting to re-select a control channel that is not compatible with the mobile station.

Abstract: A novel and improved method for performing paging is described. In one embodiment of the invention a searcher is used to detect spread spectrum signals. Samples received RF signals are stored in a sample buffer. During standby mode, the samples are gathered during paging slots assigned to the mobile. A set of searches are performed on the samples, and if pilot signals are detected additional demodulation is performed to detect paging messages. The resulting set of demodulation data may be combined to increase detection. After a page message has been detected, additional demodulation resources may be activated to processes more complete page messages, or other information channels. In one embodiment of the invention, the searcher includes a demodulator to perform quick page detection without the use of finger elements to reduce idle mode power consumption.

Abstract: A channel structure for use in communication systems. Two sets of physical channels, one for the forward link and another for the reverse link, are utilized to facilitate communication of a variety of logical channels. The physical channels comprise data and control channels. The data channels comprise fundamental channels which are used to transmit voice traffic, data traffic, high speed data, and other overhead information, and supplemental channels which are used to transmit high speed data. In response to a power measurement report, a base station can send a control channel frame on a control channel to identify a modified set of base station channels from which a remote station is to receive supplemental channels. The code channels corresponding to the supplemental channels are transmitted to remote station via signaling messages.

Abstract: A powered down communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment by examining frequency bands while powered down until a frequency band having an acceptable service provider is located. The frequency bands are examined in an order specified by a stored search schedule. An acceptable service provider is identified by comparing the identity of a service provider specified by an identifier received from a band being examined with a list of acceptable service providers. The communication device then registers with the acceptable service provider when powered up.

Abstract: A radio communication system has a random access channel for the transmission of data (214) from a secondary station to a primary station. Such a channel is intended for use by secondary stations having data (214) to transmit to a primary station while not actually engaged in a call.

Abstract: A powered down communication device locates a wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment by examining frequency bands while powered down until a frequency band having an acceptable service provider is located. The frequency bands are examined in an order specified by a stored search schedule. An acceptable service provider is identified by comparing the identity of a service provider specified by an identifier received from a band being examined with a list of acceptable service providers. The communication device then registers with the acceptable service provider when powered up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physical channel allocation method of a mobile communication system and a communication method using the same which is capable of allocating physical channels efficiently for a RACH (Random Access Channel) and a CPCH (Common Packet Channel) having extra up link scrambling code in a next generation mobile communication system, the communication method of the mobile communication system in accordance with the present invention comprises transmitting a preamble signature code Csig,s generated by using one signature among a plurality of signatures AP#s and a PRACH access preamble code Cpre,n,s generated by using one PRACH preamble scrambling code SC#i among a x-number of PRACH preamble scrambling codes SC#m permitted to the pertinent cell along with an AP (Access Preamble) through a RACH from a terminal to a base station, receiving an AI informing a usage of the signature by decoding a signature included in the received AP and the kind of the PRACH scrambling code fr

Abstract: The call reestablishment system functions to provide the user with the ability to replace an existing communication connection with another equivalent communication connection in an automated manner that does not disrupt the existing call and to also provide the user with the ability to create a replacement communication connection using a different common carrier as the billing source. The call reestablishment system is activated when a party on an existing communication connection generates feature activation control signals indicative of the desire to access the call reestablishment system. The serving communication system, in response to receipt of the feature activation control signals, enables the requesting party to input data indicative of the nature of the call reestablishment that is required.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling site scanning of a wireless device by adjusting the rate at which the wireless device site scans based on whether the wireless device is in motion. Furthermore, this determination may be made by determining a fade rate and then basing the rate of site scanning on this determined fade rate. Preferably, the rate at which the wireless device site scans proportionally to the fade rate. Multiple thresholds of fade rate may be used to adjust the site scanning rate to provided multiple site scanning rates.

Abstract: There is provided a method of recovering a dropped call in a mobile communication system. When a call is dropped, a mobile station determines whether two consecutive good frames have been received on a traffic channel that was disconnected in relation to the dropped call, while searching for an adjacent base station whose signal arrives at the mobile station with a greater received signal strength using a searcher. The mobile station is assigned to a traffic channel by the searched base station using a physical channel used for data transmission and resumes the call on the traffic channel that is available earlier between the recovered traffic channel and the assigned traffic channel.

Abstract: An approach for immediate channel assignment in a wireless communications system involves receiving a channel request message from a wireless transceiver, the channel request message including a dialed party number; forming an immediate assignment message including a channel assignment; transmitting the immediate assignment message to the wireless transceiver; and establishing a communications channel between the wireless transceiver and a called party by establishing a channel between the wireless transceiver and the called party.

Abstract: In a heterogeneous mobile telecommunication system such as the Universal Mobile Telephone system, a system and method of resource allocation comprising the steps of determining the current proportion of each rate traffic for a telecommunication cell; the base transceiver station controlling the cell then applying a predetermined threshold to the loading level in that cell.

Abstract: In the radio transmission method according to the invention, which operates with a mixed frequency and time division multiplex method FDMA/TDMA, in which a relatively broad frequency band is divided according to the FDMA method into a plurality of carrier frequency ranges, namely the so-called main channels, and a plurality of time slots, namely the so-called sub-channels, distributed in a frame structure, are formed on each carrier frequency level according to the TDMA method, a grouping, that is to say a so-called cluster, of subscriber stations is assigned a limited number of main channels. A main channel signal is divided into one or more sub-channel signals which are associated with a cluster and which are transmitted using the TDMA method.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for automatically retrieving cellular telephone data for analysis of call data associated with cellular telephone calls. Such method and system ensure reliable retrieval and reporting of information from cellular telephone switches for use in analyzing cellular telephone technology and data deployed in various regions of the country serviced by a service provider. Such system and method automatically download cellular telephone data from cellular switches of a telephone network at predetermined time periods. The cellular telephone data pertains to cellular calls routed through the switches. Certain elements of the cellular telephone data is chosen for storage in a central database and is reformatted for placement in tables in the central database. The tables have a format that enables the cellular telephone data to be selectively chosen for inclusion in various documents that summarize the cellular telephone data that is downloaded.

Abstract: A frequency scanning radio receiver scans and receives transmissions on discrete radio frequencies. The frequency scanning radio receiver is programmable to monitor frequencies in a geographical area where the receiver is located. The receiver is coupled to a communication device, located externally or internally of the receiver, for communication with a positioning system, such as the global positioning system, to determine the geographical location of the frequency scanning radio receiver either automatically or in response to a manual request. A data base of frequency allocation data, either internal to the radio or in a remotely located host system, provides frequency data to a memory in the frequency scanning radio receiver based on geographical location of the receiver determined through the communication device to program the receiver to monitor local radio frequency transmissions.

Abstract: Call processing overload at a base station of a cellular wireless network is controlled by monitoring a level of call processing at the base station, and reducing a present handoff rate for active users when the call processing level exceeds a first threshold less than a maximum call processing capacity. When the call processing level at the base station exceeds a second threshold greater than the first threshold, a present rate of call originations or terminations is reduced while further reducing the handoff rate.

Abstract: A wireless communication device identifies a preferable wireless service provider in a multi-service provider environment using a search schedule based on information gathered by the wireless telecommunications network. The information may be related to prior registrations of the said devices or of other devices. The information may be used to establish the last location of the said device to within a cell and to project the likely location of the device when next powered up. Based on this information, an optimal search schedule may be designed, either in the network or outside of the network, and used by the device on the next power-up. The information or the search schedule may be downloaded to the device either over the air or manually. Additionally, the user may transmit to the network specific information on the user's next location and that information may be combined with other information gathered by the network in the design of a new search schedule for the next power-up of the device.

Abstract: When the mobile communication apparatus captures a communication channel, it stores the capture time associated with the communication channel. Thereafter, at the time of channel switching, it retrieves the capture time associated with the same communication channel as the communication channel currently captured. The apparatus further retrieves the nearest capture time to the capture time obtained by the above retrieval, so that by selecting the communication channel associated with the thus obtained capture time with priority, it can perform the channel search in a quite short time.

Abstract: Multiple-mode cellular radiotelephones use a wide bandwidth receiving mode while scanning for signals in a narrow bandwidth receiving mode. Thus, when it is desired to scan the received frequency band to search for the presence of narrowband signals, the wider receiver bandwidth is first selected. When significant signal energy is identified in the wider bandwidth, a further scan using the narrowband mode may then be provided in order to locate the narrow bandwidth channel containing the strongest signal. In another embodiment, the signals that are received in the wider bandwidth mode are digitized to obtain complex signal samples. The complex signal samples are then processed to determine energy in each of a plurality of narrower bandwidths corresponding to channels in the narrower bandwidth cellular radiotelephone standards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in a roaming portable communication device is described. Various embodiments include optimizing a channel acquisition scan, or pre-scan, and a background scan in order to delay the reaction to a suspected loss of coverage to prevent unnecessary roaming and the associated power consumption. A list of received signal strengths is generated for a number of possible channels. Only those channels with a received signal strength above a threshold level are retained. The received signal strength of the remaining possible channels is retested. The selected channel is determined from the remaining possible channels by comparing the received signal strength of the last channel used, the last channel attempted (if available), and a best channel having the highest received signal strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of changing the telecommunication settings of a subscriber station in a radio system providing a wireless subscriber interface. For easy and swift changing of the telecommunication settings the subscriber station is equipped with means for changing its telecommunication settings as a response to a message received by the subscriber station over the radio path, a message is transmitted to the subscriber station including new telecommunication settings, and an acknowledgment of the implementation of the new telecommunication settings is awaited from the subscriber station.

Abstract: A channel structure for use in communication systems. Two sets of physical channels, one for the forward link and another for the reverse link, are utilized to facilitate communication of a variety of logical channels. The physical channels comprise data and control channels. In the exemplary embodiment, the data channels comprise fundamental channels which are used to transmit voice traffic, data traffic, high speed data, and other overhead information and supplemental channels which are used to transmit high speed data. The fundamental channels can be released when the remote stations are idle to more fully utilized the available capacity. The control channels are used to transmit paging and control messages and scheduling information.

Abstract: A radio communication system is disclosed, wherein caller identification information is sent to called radios prior to the initiation of voice communications. The called radio's current checked-in cell sends call set up messages to the called radio and receives a response from the called radio. The cell then sends page information comprising the calling, or source, radio's identification. Voice communications are established immediately following the page data transmission. The called user is notified of the page information and can access the page message to determine which radio initiated the incoming call.

Abstract: A method for setting up a link for a call in a narrowband cellular communication system (100) includes, in a selective call radio (106), determining a transmitter identity and a signal quality (310, 315) of a strongest monitoring channel of a set of N monitoring channels, each of which has propagation characteristics that closely represent propagation characteristics of one of N groups of channels, and transmitting a report (330) of the transmitter identity and a signal quality of the strongest monitoring channel; and includes, in a system controller, receiving the report (405), choosing an available outbound resource (425, 430) in a first group of the N groups of channels, wherein the first group includes the strongest monitoring channel, and establishing the call (555) using the chosen available outbound resource at a bit rate that is a highest bit rate that is compatible with the signal quality.

Abstract: A method and system used in a wireless network that provides communication service on both analog control channels (ACCs) and digital control channels (DCCHs) controls access to wireless services by a mobile station. The method comprises the steps of acquiring wireless services on a select ACC; periodically receiving a pointer to a preferred DCCH as part of a message received from the wireless network via the ACC; initially attempting to acquire wireless service on the preferred DCCH, including determining if received signal strength is acceptable and available service features are acceptable, and if not, then indicating the preferred DCCH as rejected; storing information on the rejected DCCH; and subsequently attempting to acquire wireless service on the rejected DCCH only if the DCCH was rejected due to received signal strength not being acceptable.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for allowing a Gateway Mobile Positioning Center (GMPC) to route positioning requests to the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) where the subscriber is currently located without the need for storing the subscriber's serving Mobile Positioning Center (MPC) address in the Home Location Register (HLR). When an external Requesting Application (RA) wants to locate a particular Mobile Station (MS), the RA contacts the GMPC, and provides the directory number of the subscriber that needs to be located. The GMPC then sends a request for routing information, e.g., the address of the serving Mobile Switching Center (MSC), to the subscriber's HLR. The HLR then returns the routing information to the GMPC, which can then send the positioning request to the serving MSC, using the MSC address. The serving MSC can then route the positioning request to the serving Mobile Positioning Center.

Abstract: Methods and systems for acquiring service for a user terminal with a satellite communications system are provided wherein geographic information is received via an electromagnetic transmission at the user terminal defining a location of the user terminal. A control channel is selected corresponding to one of the spot beams covering the location of the user terminal using the geographic information. The user terminal acquires service from the satellite communications system over the control channel. The geographic information enables the user terminal to shorten the search time by searching those channels which correspond to the geographic region determined from the geographic information.

Abstract: In a mobile communication system including an outdoor public base station, an indoor private host phone unit, and a mobile station formed by a cordless handy phone unit, when the mobile station is located within an area where a service area of the outdoor public base station overlaps a service area of the indoor private host phone unit, the mobile station waits for connection with the outdoor public base station by way of the host phone unit. Thus, the mobile station always waits for connection only with the indoor private host phone unit.

Abstract: A multiple access communications channel is punctured at randomly selected time periods to reduce system-wide interference levels. During the puncturing time period, all users are restricted from accessing the communications channel. Puncturing is implemented as a restriction to communications channel access in addition to any other restrictions implicated by use of a particular multiple access protocol. Thus, a control flag on a forward channel is set not only when a reverse channel is either busy with or reserved for the communications of another user, but also when the reverse channel is closed by puncturing to all user communications.

Abstract: The reception field strength of the RF carriers of adjacent channels and of the current channel are determined in a mobile radio set in a TDMA system. A plurality of individual measurements are carried out for each RF carrier during a measurement time period, and a representative, determined value is formed from the corresponding individual measured values. A part of the time slot duration is chosen as the measurement interval for each individual measurement. The individual measurements are preferably offset with respect to the time frame.

Abstract: A control channel is searched for call waiting in a mobile station where the power supply for a receiving circuit is turned off during a break time of receiving level measurements, wherein in a first control channel selection mode, all the control channels are divided into a plurality of groups, the receiving levels of the control channels are measured group by group intermittently and sequentially. The intermittent measurement of these groups are repeated until a control channel having a receiving level equal to or greater than a first predetermined value is detected. When a receiving level equal to or greater than the first predetermined value is detected, the receiving levels of all the control channels are measured in a second control channel selection mode.

Abstract: A communication system having a wireless trunk for connecting multiple phone lines over wireless communication links to a cellular network comprises a central telephone switch, such as a private branch exchange or key system, connected through one or more trunk lines to a wireless access communication unit. The wireless access communication unit preferably comprises a separate subscriber interface for each trunk line from the central telephone switch. The wireless access communication unit collects data from each of the subscriber interfaces, formats the data into a format compatible with an over-the-air protocol, and transmits the information over one or more wireless channels to a cellular base station. The wireless access communication unit thereby connects calls received from the central telephone switch's trunk lines over a wireless trunk to a network.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of automatically handling initiation of a call by a portable intelligent communications device to a designated recipient, including the steps of determining local time for the designated recipient and determining from the local time whether to permit initiation of the call to the designated recipient. The method also includes the steps of storing time zone information for the designated recipient and calculating from the designated recipient time zone information the local time. Additionally, the method will include the steps of storing at least one phone number for the designated recipient, storing a time range during which said designated recipient may be called at each phone number, and comparing the local time of the designated recipient to the stored time range.

Abstract: A method and system used in a mobile telecommunications network for reconnecting at least one of a plurality of low priority calls that were disconnected due to preemption by high priority call(s) are disclosed. The system includes a queue for arranging the plurality of low priority calls. The system further includes a controller coupled to the queue for determining whether a traffic channel was located within a predetermined amount of time for use by the low priority call. The traffic channel may be located within one of a plurality of neighboring cells or within a current cell. If the traffic channel was located within the predetermined amount of time, then the controller will remove the low priority call from the queue and automatically reconnect the disconnected call using the located traffic channel.