6m 1W FT8 (Saturday)

My gear has been on most of the day.

UPDATE 1526z:  9 stations (all British Is) have spotted me.  The Es seaon is well and truly over!

Electric Battery Range

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.

10m 200mW WSPR (Saturday)

 Very shortly, I expect to turn on my beacon.

UPDATE 1435z: Spotted just by EA8BFK (2880km) in the Canary Is. F2 I think.

Sunspots - Saturday September 12th

 Solar flux is 110 and the SSN 88. A=8 and K=2.

Autumn

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.

Global bond markets

 Global bond markets are in trouble. Interest rates are high and indebtedness high. This could be a turning point for the world.

10m 200mW WSPR (Friday)

My beacon has been on all day.

UPDATE 1549z: Spotted by 9 stations.

6m 1W FT8 (Friday)

 My gear has been on all day.

UPDATE 1545z: 11 stations have spotted me.

Kanga WSPR beacon

The most recent edition of Practical Wireless has a piece about the Kanga WSPR beacon kit. 

It does not need a PC after its initial configuration. It also has a very stable TCXO which holds time accuracy for weeks. 

It can TX WSPR on 2 different bands if you want. The RF output is 200mW. 

As most parts are pre-populated, it looks a suitable, low cost kit for beginners. The kit is £44.99. It may also be used as a QRSS or CW beacon.

See https://www.kanga-products.co.uk/ourshop/prod_8347010-WSPRQRSS-Whisper-Mite-Beacon-Kit-Dual-Band.html

Sunspots - Friday September 11th

 Solar flux is 115 and the SSN 90. A=9 and K=1.