A control channel element detection method and apparatus is provided for detecting the Control Channel Elements carrying control information for a mobile station using a Channel Quality Indicator. The method includes forming a flexible belt by applying at least one of a silicone rubber, a urethane rubber, and a fluoropolymer to a fabric reinforcement material having a first face and a second face, and forming ribs on the first face of the fabric reinforcement material. The sensing structure comprises a plurality of sensing elements, a conductive assembly, and a process module.