Re: Cat Automation (not quite HA)

["B Fuhrmann" <b-fuhrmann-usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"AZWoody"  wrote ...
> I've got a cat that likes to wander. (1-2 block range)
>
> I try to get him inside before dark, but I don't always have any luck in
> finding him.
>
> I was wondering if anyone knew of a small (he's only 10 lbs) transmitter
> that could be attached to his collar which could be used in locating him.
> I'd use something with a directional antenna, to at least determine the
> proper direction to go looking for him.  (HAM bands ok.  Been studying for
> my license for other reasons).
>
> Any other ideas would also be appreciated (keeping him inside is not an
> option)

An invisible fence type device **might** be able to keep him in your yard.

Does a ham license allow you to have a remote transmitter that is constantly
running with a data stream?  That might make your cat REALLY UNWELCOME in
the neighborhood.