CATS Young People's Pager

Pictures show, from left to right:

• Katie winning the CATS DF (Direction Finding Hunt) in June 2008, ably assisted by dad (Martin, G4FKK). Prize presented by Terry, G4CDY.
• Alan, M3ZMA (Katie's brother) in a WWII Spitfire at Biggin Hill
• Maura, M3URA (daughter of Stuart, G6CJR) with Tormod, LA3RU, at the World Scout Jamboree 2007 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, cutting the JOTA birthday cake in the Jamboree radio station tent during a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JOTA.
• Aibo, the robot dog with artificial intelligence, at a CATS talk by Steve (G7SYO) in October 2007

Interested in computers? Well, computers get more interesting when using them to talk to other computers and you can do this using the Internet - or by Radio.

For people considering a possible career in electronics, computing or telecommunications, a hobby such as Amateur radio is an excellent starting point.

For many people Amateur Radio is a lifetime hobby and the earlier you start, the more you can enjoy it.

The UK national radio society (RSGB) also provides information for newcomers to the hobby. Click here for more information. This  site describes how to obtain a transmitting licence, but it is good fun to begin simply by listening. The best frequency on which to hear CATS members is on 145.2875 MHz, FM, at 11:00 am on Sunday mornings.

A website dedicated to young people interested in Amateur Radio has recently become available. It can be accessed by clicking here.

Equipment can be bought new or secondhand - or homemade. Many CATS members make or repair their own kit and will be delighted to help others to do the same, or provide advice on equipment purchases.

Young people are welcome to bring a parent with them to a club meeting or event.  Membership is FREE for under 18s. (£12 per annum for over 18s, £6 per annum for over 65s.) 

CATS has several links with local scouting movements. We help them with events such as Thinking Day On The Air, Jamboree On The Air and gaining their Communications badges.  They also provide training courses so that young people can gain a transmitting licence.

For more information, please email the CATS secretary at CATS@qsl.net 

Page updated 07/01/2009 by G3WZK