11 Cats Radio Network

Welcome to the Cat House! A little place we put together where anyone can come and rag chew about my favorite topics, living with and rescuing cats, amateur radio, or, anything else of interest. You will find the connection info below… Janette, KI5SSR.

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about Janette

Amateur Radio and cats

My name is Janette, and I live in North Texas. I was born in Oxford, England, but came to the fabulous USA shortly after, the result of being an Air Force brat. I married my best friend, Mike, and we both got into amateur radio late in life, sometime around 2020, so we are still learning.

My call sign, KI5SSR, is my original call sign. I decided to keep it because it fits my personality and is easy to remember. You may have heard me on a few nets, and that is because I have been fortunate enough to be invited to do some net controlling off and on, and I really enjoy it.

I spend most of my time on digital modes, but I’m trying to spend a little more time on HF. That is where Mike primarily operates, and his call sign is KM5Y. Be sure and say hello if you hear him on HF.

We love cats, if you haven’t figured that out yet, and have rescued cats for many years. We have a lot of experience that we can share with others, but we don’t know it all (DISCLAIMER!!!) We hope that we can learn from you as well.

My conference server, 11CATS, is an open forum to discuss pretty much anything, so we built this website to list our experiences and some great resources that we can share, and we invite all to share your experiences and resources as well.

Janette…KI5SSR

Ways to connect

Download Printable Connection Instructions

**Echolink Conference – 11CATS (186343)**

Echolink Conference- 11CATS2(210595)

Allstar 55763, 56053, 559385, 559386

IRLP 0107, 0112

D-star, DMR, and YSF (Instructions)

11CATS Live Feed
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***We occasionally do system maintenance and upgrades on Mondays at 3AM CST, in order to keep things running tip-top for you. If you cannot connect on a Monday, please be patient and try again shortly. ***

No Allstarlink node?

FYI, you can register for an account at Allstarlink.org and use RepeaterPhone (IOS), DVSwitch (Android), IAXRPT (Windows) or Transceive (Mac), all free or almost free options to connect to 55763.

Building your own node? Check out Jim’s, KF5LBT Allstar Handbook, and the IRLP node programming handbook. Everything you need to know about progamming an Allstar, or an IRLP node.

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Our Babies Skippy and Purple…

Saying Goodbye to our Faithful Friends

Ever lost a beloved pet? A few weeks ago, we lost our precious Purple.

Today, we lost our big man Skippy…

Purple was one of 5 kittens that we raised from birth, from a female kitty that was left abandoned and pregnant 18 years ago.

Skippy was a young male cat that showed up on our back porch 11 years ago with a beautiful tuxcedo buddy named Snappy. Snappy was run over by a truck in front of our house, so we took lonely Skippy in…

Cherish every moment.
Lean on God’s comfort.
Celebrate the joy they brought.
Find strength in your family.

1. Cherish Every Moment:

• Our pets teach us about unconditional love and loyalty.
They remind us to cherish every fleeting moment. “A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast” (Proverbs 12:10, KJV).

2. Lean on God’s Comfort:

• In times of loss, turn to God. His presence brings peace beyond understanding. “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit” (Psalm

34:18, KJV).

3. Celebrate the Joy They Brought:

• Remember the happy times, the pure joy and companionship.

Our pets leave us, but the memories remain. Reflect on the love and laughter they brought into your life.

4. Find Strength in Your Family:

• Lean on your family and faith community for support. Share stories, celebrate their life, and find strength in the love of others. “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, KJV).

In the grind of daily life, our pets remind us of simple, profound truths: love, loyalty, joy.

Though our hearts are heavy, we trust in God’s promise of comfort and peace.

Parents, as you lead your families through life’s ups and downs, draw strength from your faith and each other.

Your presence, prayers, and love are vital.

Cherish your loved ones, both human and furry, and hold on to the beautiful moments you’ve shared.

Godspeed Purple and Skippy…

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