Perhaps with all the headlines about AI in the news recently, AI companies have fallen in value today, both in Asia and Europe. People are concerned that AI is becoming a real threat to human life.
Lots of people and pension funds have invested in AI, afraid of being left behind. The worry is that not all companies will be successful.
In the past I have used magnetic loop antennas with QRP. Although the RF voltage can be very high in magnetic loops, requiring special high voltage capacitors, this is not an issue with QRP. I have used ordinary variable capacitors or a length of coax if the loop is fixed in frequency.
Loops can be effective antennas when you are restricted for space.
The video is an example of a homemade magnetic loop although there are lots of examples on YouTube.
UPDATE 1426z: 12 stations spotting me. Es? See map. I just leave my beacon on when I am around.
It would seem remarks made by the current US president are no longer treated as seriously as they once were.
His recent remarks on a reunited Ireland may be correct but were not helpful. The only people who can decide that are the people who live there.
This is a difficult one with lots of history. It’s very unlikely in my lifetime, but might happen in my grandchildren’s lives.
UPDATE 1415z: 14 stations spotting me so far including several in Spain and Portugal. See map.
My beacon was turned on before breakfast.
UPDATE 1241z: Spotted by 4X1DA (3592km) and EA8BFK (2880km). F2?
My gear was turned on before breakfast.
UPDATE 1241z: 7 stations spotting me, all British Is..
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.
UPDATE 1526z: 9 stations (all British Is) have spotted me. The Es seaon is well and truly over!
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.
Very shortly, I expect to turn on my beacon.
UPDATE 1435z: Spotted just by EA8BFK (2880km) in the Canary Is. F2 I think.
After a long, very hot and dry summer, it has now rained and feels autumnal.
Global bond markets are in trouble. Interest rates are high and indebtedness high. This could be a turning point for the world.
