[MAMS] MUD (Microwave Update), Rochester, NY, 10/23 - 24

[Mark Thompson]

MUD (Microwave Update) 2026


When

Friday October 23 - Saturday October 24, 2026




Where

Doubletree by Hilton - 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623






Where

To register for. the event click here Registration to sign up. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register by October 16. Any registrations after that date may result in delays entering the L3Harris Conference Center.  To see the list of registered attendees, click here.



Citizens of countries other than the United States MUST present their passport to enter the L3Harris facility where the conference presentations are being held.
If you have problems, please send a note using contact. To see the list of registered attendees, click here.

Preliminary MUD 2026 Schedule of Events (Subject to change)

Thursday October 22

Early Arrivals:

4pm - 8pm - Reception Desk Open

2pm - EME demo (moon at 30 degrees elevation about 3PM) at John's (W2BYP) QTH (on your own drive 40 minute from hotel)



4pm - Depart Doubletree for Antique Wireless Association (Optional Event)

8pm Hospitality Suite Open






Friday October 23

6am - 10pm Reception Desk Open

7am - 8am Transportation provided to L3Harris

9am Opening & Welcome

9:30am - Noon Presentations

Noon - 1pm Lunch

1pm - 2pm L3Harris Viewing Area and Discussion (Optional)

1pm - 5pm Presentations

5pm - 6pm Transportation to Doubletree

5pm - 7pm Dinner on your own

6pm - 10pm Fleamarket, Testing, and Demonstration Space Open

6pm - 10pm Hospitality Suite Open




Saturday October 24

6am - 6pm Reception Desk Open

7am - 8am Transportation provided to L3Harris

9:30am - Noon Presentations

Noon - 1pm Lunch

1pm - 5pm Presentations

5pm - 6pm Transportation to Doubletree

6pm - 7pm Reception at Ballroom Terrace

7pm Banquet in Grand Ballroom

8pm Keynote Address

8:30pm Door Prizes

9pm Hospitality Suite








TBD

Minimum Discernable Signal (MDS) Test (Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to cancel the planned MDS testing during the conference. Sorry about that.)





Note: L3Harris is located approximately 1 mile (3 minutes) from the Doubletree. Vans are provided for transportation between L3Harris and the hotel and will run every 10 minutes during designated times. If transportation is needed outside of the designated times, please see a representative at the reception desk to make arrangements. Limited parking is available at L3Harris for those who wish to drive themselves between locations. More information on self-parking is available at the reception desk.

Hotel Information


Doubletree by Hilton - 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623Group Rate of $159 per nightReservations currently being accepted Call 1-800-774-1500 for hotel reservationsGroup Code - RVHFG 2026 Microwave Update For online reservation click HERE (Online reservations no longer accepted)

The hotel provides complimentary transportation from 5am - 11pm Monday - Friday and 7am - 11pm on Saturday and Sunday to and from the Rochester International Airport.

Parking is complimentary to all guests.