Solar flux is 118 and the SSN 43. A=6 and K=2.
14 Sept 2025
13 Sept 2025
The 21st century
Since the end of WW2 we have (sort of) lived in a fairly stable world. In many ways, the world seems to be changing in this century.
We seem to be moving into a world of dictators with the USA now being more isolationist and China coming strongly onto the world stage.
Unlike in years past, the world seems less stable. We need to accept that other people may hold views different from ourselves. In small ways we have to be kind to each other and work towards a better world.
In the bath
Some hate spiders, but to me they are just fun.
This spider appeared in the bath this morning. It is about 5cm across. I think it is a giant house spider. It must have come up the plug hole.
In the UK, most spiders are totally harmless. I usually catch them in a glass and put them out of the window.
QRP operation
Ever since I started in amateur radio I have enjoyed QRP. DXCC was worked with 10W SSB on 10m with a low dipole in the 1980s.
These days with FT8 basic QSOs are even easier. In my experience 5W FT8 or less and simple antennas are all that is needed to work the world. Of course 1000W and a big beam would make things easier, but where is the fun?
There is a whole array of QRP radios available either as kits or ready built. I guess the choice now is greater than ever.
Quantum consciousness theory: is your brain connected to the universe?
This video is over 2 hours long! It explores consciousness from a quantum mechanical viewpoint. It is controversial, but worth watching.
It argues that consciousness itself is an important component in the universe. It underlies just how little we really know.
10m 500mW WSPR (Saturday)
My beacon was turned on at about 1000z.
UPDATE 1830z: Spots by 4 stations. Best is EA8BFK (2880km).
12 Sept 2025
Allergies
It is noticeable that people in the developed world are more prone to allergies. As my mother-in-law used to say, "eat a peck of dirt before you die".
It looks like she was correct with far fewer allergies with people like the Amish who live closer to horses and are more exposed to microbes.
It would seem that we build up immunity by being exposed to these microbes which we are exposed to far less these days.
Made in China
It seems that most things I buy are "made in China". Often there is an importer, but the words "made in China" are marked on the goods. I guess we are addicted to low prices and making in the UK prices would be far higher.
It seems that prices of most goods in the USA imported from China will go up in price and that the price of products from other countries (like Japan) will go up in price there because of tariffs imposed by President Trump. I cannot see goods made in the USA will be as inexpensive with higher labour costs.
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