Radio Communications
In the Air Cadets we are lucky enough to have our own nationwide radio network, with frequencies allocated to us from the RAF. Using many different types of equipment, our cadets engage in a broad training syllabus complete with exercises and more.
All of our cadets are taught basic Radio Voice Procedures and hands-on operating as part of Initial Training, gaining a Provisional Radio Operators Award in the process. They then have the option of continuing on to the Full Award, learning more radio theory, expanding their voice procedure and discovering the more practical side of the subject.
In addition to this there are other avenues of exploration to follow, from the principles of radar and satellite communications to hands-on technical skills and the internet; there is even the possibility of gaining an amateur licence.
The ultimate aim of any enthusiastic Air Cadet communicator is to attain the Communicator's Award, a specialist and rare achievement. 224 (Hexham) Squadron is very active in this area and can boast several Communicator's Awards, with many more to follow.