Communication device with code sequence and frequency selection system

In a DS-CDMA communication system having at least a first and a second communication device, a method for providing communication between the first and the second communication devices with optimum reuse of spreading codes and available frequencies, comprising the steps of:

• in the first communication device:
• transmitting a signal to the second communication device requesting an optimum spreading code and an optimum operating frequency;
• in the second communication device:
• receiving the signal;
• identifying a first operating frequency optimum for the second communication device;
• identifying a first spreading code optimum for the second communication device;
• transmitting information about the first spreading code and the first operating frequency;
• and
• communicating with the first communication device using the first spreading code and the first operating frequency.

A multi-channel CDMA communication device having a plurality of codes including a control code, comprising:

• a receiver for receiving a signal on a control channel and coded with the control code from a communication unit, the signal including a request for an optimum spreading code and an optimum operating frequency;
• first means for identifying the optimum operating frequency;
• second means for identifying the optimum spreading code;
• a transmitter for transmitting the optimum operating frequency and information about the optimum spreading code;
• and
• the receiver includes means for receiving signals on the optimum operating frequency and decoding signals spread by the optimum spreading code.