IEEE Microwave Magazine, May 2023Calling All Hams to San Diego!

2023 HeaderCalling All Hams to San Diego!Michelle ThompsonMMM3242899opener©SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SIMON JHUANThe IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society 2023 International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is hosting a ham radio social event, the Ham Radio Social, in San Diego, CA, USA, on 13 June, from 6 to 8 p.m., on the Promenade Plaza of the Hilton Bayfront Hotel (the host hotel for IMS2023). All radio amateurs and other interested IMS participants are cordially invited to the event. There will be a complimentary buffet with an array of hot and cold appetizers as well as drinks. The promenade is a lovely outdoor venue steps outside the hotel, and it is where you will meet some of the most interesting and dynamic people at IMS.There will be friendly and accessible technical and operational demonstrations ranging from satellite operations, open source digital microwave systems, and contest rigs to ambitious distance record attempts and more. If you have a Bluetooth-capable phone or device, be sure to bring it. There will be some puzzles hidden at 2.4 GHz. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores. This contest can be done either as an individual or as a team.Amateur radio is an incredibly diverse hobby. It offers a wide range of opportunities on the microwave bands. Learn about how amateur radio is successfully used in education, what is happening with respect to spectrum allocation, and what experimenters are up to these days, from the American Radio Relay League. Want to upgrade or renew your license or learn how to obtain a license and become a ham? Find out how online testing has revolutionized license exams, from Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group Volunteer Examiner Coordinators. Have your questions on amateur radio answered at this interactive event!Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MMM.2023.3242899CoverIMWS-AMP2023MastheadIMBioC 2023RemcomFrom the Editor's DeskComsolEravantPresident's ColumnWiPL-DMiCIANRosenbergerMicroBusinessMicrowave SurfingWomen in MicrowavesThe Challenge to Develop the Perfect Flat Panel Satellite Communications TerminalIntegrated Circuits for Wireless CommunicationsAn Overview of RF and Microwave Research in Latin AmericaRF and Microwave Technology Development at the Naval Information Warfare CenterIMS2023 Guest Editor’s WelcomeIMS2023 General Chairs’ Welcome: Coolest Ideas Under the SunThe IMS2023 Technical Program Encourages Industry ParticipationExhibit at IMS2023IMS2023 Focus and Special SessionsIMS2023 Connected Future SummitWorkshops at IMS2023Lunch Is More Than Just a Meal at IMS2023RFIT2023IMS2023 Panel and Rump SessionsBoot Camps at IMS2023 in San Diego, CA, USAIMOC 2023New for IMS2023: Preconference Video “Teaser” TutorialsIMS2023 Paper CompetitionsIMS2023 Student Design CompetitionsOur Seventh IMS Microwave Week 3MT CompetitionIMS2022 Plenary Session, Receptions, and Closing SessionYoung Professionals Reception and ActivitiesWomen in Microwaves at IMS2023Calling All Hams to San Diego!Join Our IMS2023 “Journals” Reception and Panel Session in San DiegoMTT-S Awards and the IMS2023 Awards BanquetThe 2023 RFIC Symposium2023 Spring/Summer ARFTG Microwave Measurement ConferenceThe IMS2023 ExhibitionThe MicroApps SeminarsIMS Industry FocusIMS2023 Project Connect: 10 Years of AwesomeLooking for Some Fun in the Sun? Be a Student Volunteer!The Ph.D. Student Sponsorship Initiative at IMS2023 and RFIC2023IMS2023 MTT-S Historical ExhibitIMS2023 Marketing, Publicity, Publications, and Promotions ActivitiesGuest and Hospitality SuiteEnigmas, etc.Speaker's CornerMTT-S Ombuds OfficerConference CalendarIMS Program PreviewWeek At-A-Glance/IMS & RFIC Plenary SpeakersPanel Sessions, Technical Lectures & WorkshopsIMS Technical SessionsBoot Camps and IMS2023 Technical ThemesExhibition, MicroApps, Industry Workshops and Mobile AppExhibitor ListThank You to Our SponsorsSonnet SoftwareArchives