Everyone can see that the disruption to oil exports from the Middle East is causing shocks to the world economy. Fuel prices have risen and there is a likelihood that interest rates, food prices and inflation will rise.
The answer has to be a lasting peace in the Middle East and in Ukraine. No nation is perfect and, sadly, peace in these conflicts looks elusive.
My gear was turned on before breakfast.
UPDATE 1045z: 11 stations have spotted me in 5 countries including GI, GM and OZ. See map.
UPDATE 1244z: 14 stations have spotted me today. I wonder if the EI, who recently spotted me, was by aircraft reflection? That may account for some other DX spots.
It is hard work with my voice, power and antenna, so I do not stop on for long.
I am always surprised how well I get on. Last evening I managed 5 QSOs whereas last week in the 2m contest I only managed 2 QSOs! Some must have very good ears!
The map shows the QSOs managed.
My gear was turned on at about 1300z.
UPDATE 1307z: Just one spot by GW4VXE (365km). As the spot was quite strong I wonder if this was aircraft scatter?
UPDATE 1746z: Spotted by 9 stations (G, GW and EI). No continentals. I suppose as we move higher in frequency local noise will improve and scatter becomes more effective.
People are getting increasingly concerned about the debt in the USA. This stands at over $40 trillion. Rates are rising in many countries and the US $ is no longer being seen as the safe haven it once was.
Shortly I expect to go on 10m WSPR TX.
UPDATE 1746z: Just 1 English station spotting me. Altogether a poor day. QRT soon.
Just after tea I QSYed to 10m WSPR.
UPDATE 1655z: 3 spots by a station in Spain.
Earlier, we went for a walk in the nearby village of Reach. After a long, very hot and dry summer, it has now rained and feels autumnal.
