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Lecture

Point to Point Microwave Radio Systems

Nov
06
06 Nov 2025 /  
7:00pm - 8:45pm
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The Atrium - Lecture Theatre A001 - University of Suffolk , Ipswich , GB

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About

Point to point microwave radio systems have been in operation since the 1940s however in today’s world of fibre and satellite communications these fixed radio links often go unmentioned, despite their significant usage. This talk will explore the evolution of fixed radio links and how today’s modern point to point microwave and millimetre wave radios provide cost-effective connectivity with capacities ranging from 100Mbps to 20Gbps. Research into new millimetre wave frequency bands will deliver radios with 100Gbps of capacity over link lengths of some hundreds of metres. Traditional microwave radio systems continue to evolve too, with ever higher capacities being possible, along with link lengths which can exceed 50km. 

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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06 Nov 2025 

7:00pm - 8:45pm

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Organiser

  • Anglian Coastal Local Network

Registration information

Face to Face Registration: https://localevents.theiet.org/989de3

Webinar Registration: https://localevents.theiet.org/036d11

 

Speakers

Prof Andy Sutton MBE

BT Fellow & Principal Network Architect - BT Plc

Andy Sutton is a BT Fellow and the Principal Network Architect for Wireless Access. The wireless access domain includes 4G/5G RAN architecture and mobile backhaul/xhaul, along with microwave and millimetre wave radio systems, and satellite communications. Andy holds an MSc in Mobile Communications from the University of Salford and has almost 40 years of experience within the telecommunications industry. Andy holds the post of Visiting Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Liverpool and the University of Salford, he is a Chartered Engineer and holds Fellowships from the IET, ITP and BCS. Andy sits on the editorial board of the ITP Journal; he won the ITP’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to Industry’ award in 2024 and was awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List.

Location

The Atrium - Lecture Theatre A001 - University of Suffolk

Waterfront Campus
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 1QJ
GB

The Atrium is part of the University of Suffolk.

The lecture theatre is on the ground floor just past the main entrance door.

Programme

Date/Time: Thursday 6th Nov 2025 @ 7:00 PM GMT

Presentation starts promptly at 7PM 

Q&A from approx. 7:45PM 

Event finishes approx. 8:15PM