David Stern
Vice President of RF Engineering
With more than 35 years in telecom engineering, Mr. Stern is an expert in all wireless transmission formats: OFDM, TDMA, CDMA, GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, P25 and wireless data technologies. As a V‑COMM executive, Mr. Stern was a key driver in launching the first PCS network in New York City. In addition, he directed V‑COMM in redesigning networks in several top-ten markets, improving network performance and increasing network capacity 150 percent. Mr. Stern oversaw the upgrade of a number of public safety networks including vendor RFP’s, network design, equipment specifications and project management.
Before joining V‑COMM, Mr. Stern directed the implementation of emerging digital technologies, test and evaluation of pre-commercial CDMA and the testing and execution of a CDPD data solution for Comcast Cellular Communications, Inc. Previously, as Program Manager for Motorola, Inc., he was responsible for new systems and growth product implementation in the entire New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia region. Mr. Stern currently sits on the technical committees for APCO’s Regions 8 and 28, providing guidance for frequency planning, 700 MHz usage and interference issues.
