Solar flux is 118 and the SSN 76. A=7 and K=1.
22 May 2026
21 May 2026
No friends like old friends
We first met in 1968 at university.
Here we are now all in our late 70s enjoying a meal together in Letchworth earlier today.
Trump and Iran
Most days I take a look at the Trump Report. Recently President Trump visited China. I was left underwhelmed.
Although the USA claims victory in Iran, why are so many ships unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
10m 200mW WSPR (Thursday)
My beacon has been on for hours.
UPDATE 1915z: Spotted by just 2 stations all day. If there was any Es at all, it was marginal.
Sutton Hoo
It is located near Woodbridge in Suffolk, UK.
It was excavated in 1939.
QRP fun
To the uninitiated running QRP is like a masochistic activity!
Actually, it is surprising how little difference running low power makes. 100W down to 5W is only a couple of S points which most times would not be noticed.
With modes like FT8 and WSPR the world can be spanned with amazingly low power levels.
20 May 2026
Russian sanctions
Apparently the UK government is to loosen sanctions on refined Russian oil coming from third countries like India destined for diesel and jet fuel. They are obviously concerned about supplies later in the year. Thinking about the war in Ukraine, this seems like a kick in the teeth to Ukraine with Russia benefiting.
It is my view that we will see certain fuels and food rationed by this time next year.
I cannot see a quick end to the war between the USA with Israel and Iran.
Trump in a pickle
It would appear that President Trump is in a right pickle: he got into a war with Iran and does not know how to get out of it, allegedly, without losing face. I think he is looking for a way out in which the USA is seen as the winner.
10m 200mW WSPR (Wednesday)
My beacon was turned on at about 0820z.
UPDATE 2215z: Spotted by 22 stations. You can tell we’re well in the Es season.
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