It is much more likely that any future wars would be very cyber based, with people heavily dependent on the internet for banking, communications and so much these days. Just imagine if we were suddenly without this!
Some countries are way ahead of the UK and USA in preparing for this eventuality.
My advice? Have plenty of cash and tinned food around.
Last night was the 2m FT8 activity contest. Running just 5W it was much easier! Again I was only on for a very short while (less than 30 minutes). The map shows the stations that spotted me.
UPDATE 1718z: Spotted by 220 stations with the best PY5KD (9884km). 346 stations spotted here.
As we are now on the downward slope of the solar cycle it’s worth checking the latest solar data.
UPDATE 1434z: 4 stations in Europe spotted in 4 different countries.
At one time I held a UK TX permit for 8m that I had to pay for. Comparing 8m with 6m, I decided not to renew it. I do not regret my decision.
My beacon was turned on at about 0805z.
UPDATE 2011z: Spotted by 101 stations. Amazing Es. Now QRT.
The photo, taken by our son, shows us walking back to his car with our granddaughter.
UPDATE 1120z: Spotted by 264 stations here so far today. See map. Best Es yet.
