My gear (IC-705 and the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground) was turned on at about 1825z.
UPDATE 1911z: So far, just one spot in Brittany. Is there a website problem?
17 Oct 2026
Russia
Allegedly, President Trump has signed an executive order than delays some additional sanctions on Russia that the US congress has approved. My reading, my view, (others may differ) is that President Trump is losing patience with Ukraine's President Zelensky.
According to this video, Russian regions are short of cash.
At some point Ukraine has to decide to carry on fighting or give in to those nations more powerful than Ukraine. With winter approaching, this is a hard decision. I am sure both sides have faults (Ukraine and Russia).
I wish both sides could end the senseless war and come out of it feeling they have won.
10m 1W FT8 (Saturday)
My gear was turned on at about 0940z.
UPDATE 1134z: 74 stations spotting me so far, many probably via F2 propagation.
16 Oct 2026
160m FT8 RX (Friday)
My gear is on 160m FT8 RX this evening and overnight with the IC-705 and the earth electrode "antenna" in the ground.
UPDATE 2008z: 132 stations spotted.
6m 1W FT8 (Friday)
My gear was turned on at about 0550z.
UPDATE 0620z: Just 2 English spots so far.
UPDATE 1607z: Spotted mainly in England (see map) but some continental stations have spotted me too.
UPDATE 1721z: Spotted by 14 stations,
160m FT8 RX overnight
Overnight, 192 stations were spotted using the earth electrode “antenna” in the ground. All were in Europe.
15 Oct 2026
Midterm elections
In a few weeks time the USA is expected to vote in the midterm elections. Assuming these go ahead, they could affect the mix in congress and even the senate.
Assuming President Trump does nothing to interfere, the Democrats could hold the balance of power, which could severely "clips the wings" of President Trump.
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