After a long, very hot and dry summer, it has now rained and feels autumnal.
11 Sept 2026
Global bond markets
Global bond markets are in trouble. Interest rates are high and indebtedness high. This could be a turning point for the world.
Kanga WSPR beacon
It does not need a PC after its initial configuration. It also has a very stable TCXO which holds time accuracy for weeks.
It can TX WSPR on 2 different bands if you want. The RF output is 200mW.
As most parts are pre-populated, it looks a suitable, low cost kit for beginners. The kit is £44.99. It may also be used as a QRSS or CW beacon.
10 Sept 2026
Blackpool Sands, Devon
This is near where I lived as a child. Blackpool Sands is in the South Hams in Devon, UK and nowhere near the town of Blackpool which is in N.W. England.
It is a very beautiful spot, not far from Dartmouth.
10m 200mW WSPR (Thursday)
My beacon has been on since breakfast.
UPDATE 1003z: 2 stations spotting me - F2?
Chrome issue?
For some reason (starting yesterday) I have been unable to upload locally stored photos to my blog using Chrome. I have failed on my usual Chromebook and on a different Windows 11 PC. I have not yet tried with other browsers like Firefox.
It may be a temporary glitch at the far side that may resolve itself?
If other users have seen something similar, I would be interested.
UPDATE 0948z: Tried Firefox. Same issue - no upload of local photos since yesterday.
UPDATE 1026z: Uploads fine from Google Photos.
UPDATE 1047z: It seems to be a common (recent) glitch at their end. Going to HTML view rather than compose view seems to work fine uploading pictures for now.
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