Having seen a relative shortage of specialized amateur radio stations in Spain and Portugal — those who actively participate in Winlink Global Radio Email® network, sometimes also supported by APRS™ (=Amateur Packet Reporting System), I planned a DLP tour to both countries, coordinated with Prof. Javier Prieto, Chair of IEEE Spain SPS & ComSoc Joint Chapter.
Understanding the Invisible Backbone of Everyday Life — as fiber-optic networks are not only the backbone of Thailand’s digital economy, but also a critical component of national resilience. Under the International Day of Light (IDL) 2025 theme “Safety Infrastructure,” this session brings the issue of infrastructure safety, threats, and public awareness into clear focus for a broad audience.
The IEEE Communication Society Kerala Chapter and IEEE Sensors Council Kerala Chapter, in collaboration with the Innovation Center for IoT & Wireless Communication at Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Trivandrum, conducted two Summer Internship programs for B. Tech students in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) from 9th to 27th June 2025. This hands-on program was designed to enhance technical skills and promote innovative project development among undergraduate engineering students.
This article opens the series of interviews with the Officers of the IEEE ComSoc Member and Global Activities (MGA) Council for the term 2026–2027, which is published every month in the Global Communications Newsletter.