Overnight I monitored 160m FT8 RX. In all, 264 stations were spotted with the best RV0AR (5577km) in Asiatic Russia.
14 Nov 2026
10m 1W FT8 (Saturday)
My gear was turned on just before breakfast.
UPDATE 0930z: So far, spotted by 17 stations. Most look like F2 propagation.
10m AM natterbox
13 Nov 2026
160m FT8 RX
My gear was turned on at about 1800z.
UPDATE 1822z: So far, spotted 63 stations with the best Asiatic Russia RW9LL (4058km).
Maps in the head
Last night I did not sleep well. Trying to get to sleep again I visited various places in my head.
To my surprise, I could create a map of loads of places in my head.
The brain is a remarkable organ. I presume everybody is different, but for me I can revisit places in my head and re-walk streets and lanes. I was surprised how detailed these "maps in my head" really were. I wonder if one day we will be able to buy memory chips this large?
By the way, I did not go to sleep!
UPDATE 1911z: The brain memory capacity has been estimated as 2,500,000 GB. Huge.
USA-Russia diesel deal - off?
It looks like the deal to supply Russian diesel to the USA is facing legal difficulties.
As far as I know, no Russian diesel has been landed in the USA.
ATS Mini RX
When I went out for a meal last evening with old work friends, someone brought along his metal-cased version of the ATS Mini receiver. It comes with a wideband loop and whip antennas.
It really is tiny and there are several (inferior) rip-offs.
I think he got his via Banngood from China for about £35 with shipping. Apparently the audio from the jack is stereo FM!
10m 1W FT8 (Friday)
My gear was turned on at breakfast.
UPDATE 1714z: Spotted by 272 stations today including North and South America. See map.
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