10m 200mW WSPR (Sunday)

My beacon was turned on before breakfast.

UPDATE 1241z: Spotted by 4X1DA (3592km) and EA8BFK (2880km). F2?

6m 1W FT8 (Sunday)

 My gear was turned on before breakfast.

UPDATE 1241z: 7 stations spotting me, all British Is..

Sunspots — Sunday September 13th

 Solar flux is 109 and the SSN 87. A=7 and K=1.

The power of the billionaires?

Today a party (Reform) that is considered on the right of UK politics has received 2 donations totalling £72M from crypto currency billionaires. I believe similar donations have been made elsewhere in other countries.

One could argue that such donations are aimed at helping that party be successful. This begs the question who is more important - the people being governed or the donors?

Personally I fear for democracy.

6m 1W FT8 (Saturday)

My gear has been on most of the day.

UPDATE 1526z:  9 stations (all British Is) have spotted me.  The Es seaon is well and truly over!

Electric Battery Range

Most EV and battery manufacturers are trying hard to increase range and reduce costs.  We hear today of yet another breakthrough. In my view we are on the cusp of a revolution.

10m 200mW WSPR (Saturday)

 Very shortly, I expect to turn on my beacon.

UPDATE 1435z: Spotted just by EA8BFK (2880km) in the Canary Is. F2 I think.

Sunspots - Saturday September 12th

 Solar flux is 110 and the SSN 88. A=8 and K=2.

Autumn

Earlier, we went for a walk in the nearby village of Reach. 

After a long, very hot and dry summer, it has now rained and feels autumnal.

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.