An opportunity for networking was provided while refreshments were served from 6 to 7 PM, following which, the meeting was opened by Bill Paschetag, chapter chairman.  The Minutes from the May 2006 meeting were read by chapter chairman Bill Paschetag.  Attendees introduced themselves and Bill introduced the speaker.

The speaker for the evening was Mr. Tom Tidwell, Manager of NTS’s Wireless Test Facility, Plano, Texas.  His topic was “The Use and Abuse of Wireless Technologies”.  The presentation discussed such issues facing designers such as which wireless technology is best suited for the application, whether or not to use an approved module and what restrictions of use might there be if using an approved module, and possible additional EMC design challenges.  Tom also discussed how the regulatory testing might be performed and some administrative challenges that could be faced during the regulatory process.  He presented some of the coming wireless technologies and some of unique measurement challenges they present.

There were 19 attendees, including 15 IEEE members and 4 non-members.

The facility and refreshments, pizza and soft drinks, was provided by NTS.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.  The next meeting will be held on October 17th, 2006 at the Richardson TX Holiday Inn Select.

For more information, contact Bill Paschetag, (972) 530-7853,