Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers

Telecommunications and electromagnetic engineering consultants since 1945

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About the firm

Located in Seattle, Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers specializes in telecommunications and electromagnetic engineering. Established in 1945, the practice performs conceptual and specific system design, government agency and license application engineering, specification preparation, construction supervision, propagation analysis, measurements, testing, and operational reviews.

Established
1945
Firm type
Telecom / RF Engineering · Electrical Engineering

People

Stephen S. LockwoodPresident/Senior Electrical Engineer

Erik C. SwansonBroadcast Engineer

James B. HatfieldConsultant Engineer

Thomas S. GortonStaff Engineer

Brenda MasonBusiness Manager

Benjamin F. Dawson, IIIConsultant Engineer

Capabilities

Telecommunications and RF System Engineering

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Comprehensive engineering for wireless and radio communication networks, encompassing technical analysis and operational logistics.

  • Needs Assessment and Technology Evaluation

    Evaluating operational requirements, user communications patterns, and technology alternatives to guide system design.

  • RF System Design and Configuration

    Creating conceptual and specific system designs for two-way radio, wireless, microwave, and closed-circuit data networks.

  • Signal Propagation Analysis

    Mapping and modeling coverage using theoretical, empirical, or hybrid signal propagation analysis tools.

  • Specifications and Construction Management

    Preparing detailed construction specifications and providing technical supervision throughout the implementation phase.

Broadcast Engineering Services

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Technical consulting, allocation, and transmission facility design for nationwide media and broadcast organizations.

  • Medium Wave and AM Antenna Design

    Pioneering computational analysis methods for economical antenna designs, triplexed operations, and transmission systems.

  • VHF and UHF Transmission Engineering

    Designing FM and TV transmission facilities, predicting antenna performance, and resolving complex allocation challenges.

  • Broadcast Station Allocation Studies

    Analyzing and preparing allocation studies for new stations, station modifications, and regional frequency coordination.

Compliance and Regulatory Services

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Assisting broadcasters and wireless operators with administrative filings, site testing, and federal requirements.

  • FCC License Application Engineering

    Preparing licensing documentation, FCC applications, and technical exhibits for broadcast and wireless systems.

  • Field Strength Measurements and Testing

    Performing full and partial proof-of-performance measurements, on-site inspections, and radiation compliance reviews.

  • Technical Due Diligence Inspections

    Conducting thorough audits of licensing documents, transmitter sites, and technical equipment during transactions.

Industries

Telecommunications · Public Safety

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