My gear was turned on at about 1800z.
UPDATE 1822z: So far, spotted 63 stations with the best Asiatic Russia RW9LL (4058km).
13 Nov 2026
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.
12 Nov 2026
160m FT8 RX (Thuesday)
My 160m FT8 RX was turned on at about 1840z.
UPDATE 1853z: So far, I have spotted 12 stations withe best R2QA (2607km).
10m 1W FT8 (Thursday)
My gear was turned on after breakfast.
UPDATE 1644z: Spotted by 235 stations. 638 stations spotted here including Reunion Is, S.America and Alaska. See map of stations spotting my 10m 1W FT8 today.
160m FT8 RX overnight
A disappointing session. 186 stations spotted with the best 9K2GR (4717km). Nothing transatlantic again.
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