A softbit speech decoder includes a speech loss concealment circuit receiving bit information, bit error probability data, and a speech information flag from an equivalent channel based on a received signal provided to the equivalent channel. The method includes selecting one or more Mobile Stations from a plurality of MSs based on a first signal parameter corresponding to each MS of the one or more MSs, one or more second signal parameters corresponding to each MS of the one or more MSs, and one or more threshold parameters. The divider generates a frequency divided enable signal that is communicated to the latch. The convex portion contains as a material thereof a magnetic material.