on 19-04-2026
The IEEE Communications Society Portugal Chapter, the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Portugal Chapter, and the Instituto de Telecomunicações are pleased to announce the “GPS Games Portugal Tour 2026”, a two-stop, three-day event bringing hands-on learning in GNSS and amateur radio to Covilhã (University of Beira Interior) and Lisbon (Instituto de Telecomunicações, IST).
Led by internationally experienced speaker Miroslav Skoric, this initiative offers participants a unique opportunity to explore real-world applications of GPS technologies in communication systems.
This session introduces the fundamentals of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) within the amateur radio context, with a focus on APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System).
Participants will experience:
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Afternoon Extension (Covilhã)
The learning continues with “Environment Monitoring and Amateur Radio” (12:10 PM - 4:00 PM), exploring how GPS systems integrate with environmental sensors such as temperature, humidity, and telemetry.
Hands-on Workshop (Covilhã)
A follow-up session, “Hands-on Antennas”, will take place at the Faculdade de Engenharia, focusing on practical antenna setup for VHF/UHF and HF communication.
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Lisbon Session (Instituto Superior Técnico)
The tour continues in Lisbon at Instituto Superior Técnico, hosted by Instituto de Telecomunicações.
This session brings the same engaging and practical approach to students in Lisbon, covering:
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About the Speaker
Miroslav Skoric brings over 30 years of experience in computer systems and amateur radio. A globally active educator and IEEE Senior Member, he is known for delivering practical, engaging sessions combining theory, demonstrations, and real-world applications.
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This two-city initiative strengthens collaboration between academia and industry while promoting hands-on engineering education, giving participants direct exposure to technologies widely used in telecommunications, navigation, and emergency communications.