My beacon has been on since breakfast.
UPDATE 1003z: 2 stations spotting me - F2?
10 Sept 2026
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.
Oil price shock
Everyone can see that the disruption to oil exports from the Middle East is causing shocks to the world economy. Fuel prices have risen and there is a likelihood that interest rates, food prices and inflation will rise.
The answer has to be a lasting peace in the Middle East and in Ukraine. No nation is perfect and, sadly, peace in these conflicts looks elusive.
6m 1W FT8 (Thursday)
My gear was turned on before breakfast.
UPDATE 1010z: 17 stations have spotted me in 6 countries including EI, GM and OZ.
70cm FT8 activity contest
It never fails to amaze me how far I can copy stations on 70cm FT8 RX. Last night was the UKAC FT8 activity contest and 30 stations in 7 countries were spotted.
9 Sept 2026
70cm activity contest (September)
Every month I try to go on the 70cm activity contest with 10W SSB to my 2m big-wheel omni.
It is hard work with my voice, power and antenna, so I do not stop on for long.
I am always surprised how well I get on. Last evening I managed 5 QSOs whereas last week in the 2m contest I only managed 2 QSOs! Some must have very good ears!
The map shows the QSOs managed.
6m 1W FT8 (Wednesday)
My gear was turned on at about 1300z.
UPDATE 1307z: Just one spot by GW4VXE (365km). As the spot was quite strong I wonder if this was aircraft scatter?
UPDATE 1746z: Spotted by 9 stations (G, GW and EI). No continentals. I suppose as we move higher in frequency local noise will improve and scatter becomes more effective.
USA debt
People are getting increasingly concerned about the debt in the USA. This stands at over $40 trillion. Rates are rising in many countries and the US $ is no longer being seen as the safe haven it once was.
10m 200mW WSPR (Wednesday)
Shortly I expect to go on 10m WSPR TX.
UPDATE 1746z: Just 1 English station spotting me. Altogether a poor day. QRT soon.
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