For our 45th anniversary issue, we are starting a new tradition: Microwave Legends

These "legends" comprise the people, places, or things that have had the most significant influence on the microwave industry. We have started with 45 "Microwave Legends," which were nominated and voted upon by both the staff of Microwaves & RF and our readers. Through our research and discourses with our audience, however, we were reminded of the seemingly countless legends that have influenced and are currently impacting this industry. The 45 legends that were named in August of 2006 are only a small representation of the great minds and innovations that spawned this industry.

To provide a fuller picture of the microwave industry's movers and shakers, we are making the Microwave Legends an annual tradition. Every August, we plan to induct five new nominees into the "Microwave Legends." Check out our starting line-up. If you think we omitted someone or something, please drop us a line. We'll be happy to put your nominee in the lineup for next year.