a method for removing selected signals from a received signal prior to decoding begins by receiving communication signals from a transmitter over a cdma air interface . the received communication signals are input to a traffic signal cancellation system for canceling unwanted traffic signals , thereby producing an output . the received communication signals are input to a pilot signal cancellation system for removing a global pilot signal , thereby producing an output . the output of the pilot signal cancellation system is subtracted from the output of the traffic signal cancellation system to provide a cancellation system output .