Linux in the Ham Shack

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Tornado Season and Amateur Radio

Source: https://lhs.fyi/CG (ARRL)

Amateur radio hobbyists catch Russians talking about recovering downed US drone

Source: https://lhs.fyi/C5 (Metro UK)

Enormous Metal Sculpture Becomes an Antenna

Source: https://lhs.fyi/C7 (Hackaday)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Introducing GNOME 44, “Kuala Lumpur”

Source: https://lhs.fyi/C0 (GNOME Release)

What is Gnome Circle?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/C1 (GNOME Circle)

Kdenlive 22.12.3 released

Source: https://lhs.fyi/C2 (Release Notes March 6th)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

Hamvention 2023

https://lhs.fyi/hv2023 (GoFundMe)

https://lhs.fyi/C8 (Pampered Chef Fundraiser)

Segment 6 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Facebook

Clay Jackson

Greg Tangey

Slawomir Pach

Twitter

@k0neb

@gardnerdad

@bbaker256

@aaronvan1964

@KU0HN_radio

@1963elks

@TerminalDragon

Instagram

ninja_blanc

scott2kuma

nw7us

retromusicreview

nealyarm

k1mbk

yv6ae

gold.coast.amateur.radio.asso

deoliveira1638

gregg_kd1mu

sota.brasil

ham_radio_basics_

py1kih

radioamadoresamigosgeen

devdef

kc5cnt

wyatt_stearns

pu1var

anjo_sax

matthias_kratz

pp5zx

davebertsche

williambaker6329

b4uxy

rodolfoselva.50

andergusmao

beneditionelsonrovida

lokomais

hans.chrisoffer.wa

ephemeral_supernova

sansui350a

wackynutter

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albertoriomao

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estevam_ramon

hewitt_george

Mastodon

Floaty

KN4II

KC9ZMY

Charims

Toddtoddeye

K0STK

sm6zaf

BikeMe

Andrew Matecha

Greg G0DUB

DD0UL

KD2WLL

KB2YSI

Rodrigo Morell

f4ivy

SmittyHalibut

Devin N9DRB

Alex Griffiths

John AA7US

halas

Koos PE4KH

Nivex

Steve K3FZT

Atheist Quote Bot

Steve ka7hvt

Victoria K8VSY

Jurgen ON5MF

Jim Tittsler

arnobert

Ben KU0HN

Rick Stoner

Roland OE1RSA

Dan kc2bez

Darren VK6EK

Brent VY2HF

W1PJ

vy2hf

Bill WC3B

kj5t

DLARC ham radio library

Tobias DB8TS

Mikael Nousiainen

Markus OH2CIL

W0AMT

NoseyNick VA3NNW

KG4RHQ

Abraxas3d W5NYV

NP3QL

Jim N4JAW

k6gte

David KE0AZ

William W1WRA

MM0INH

Michael DK1MI

Jeff KE0NHQ

YouTube

Jerry L Ashe

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Mailing List

Brian Rardin

Chef Michael

Howard Dittmer

Discord

SP2ONG

AB9TH

Raatzie

badhand

LB2EG, Richard

m00dy

Ericj

pixelmaim

Live Chat

Tony, K4XSS

Steve, KA7HVT

Stacey, KB7YS

Russ, KC5CNT

Darren, VK6EK

Ted, WA0EIR

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

FreeDV

Interview with Mooneer Salem, K6AQ, FreeDV Leadership Team, Developer

Topics

FreeDV is a low-bit-rate digital voice mode for HF radio. Initially developed by David Rowe, VK5DGR, an international team of radio amateurs are now working together on the project. FreeDV is open-source software, released under the GNU Lesser Public License (LPGL) version 2.1. The modems and Codec 2 speech codec used in FreeDV are also open source. Hardware and software developers can integrate FreeDV into their projects using the FreeDV API. To operate FreeDV, radio amateurs either run the FreeDV GUI application on Windows, Linux and OSX machines or use the SM1000 FreeDV adaptor. Either method allows hams to use a single-sideband HF radio to send and receive FreeDV signals.

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/Cu (FreeDV)

https://lhs.fyi/Cw (ARDC Grant)

https://lhs.fyi/Cy (ezDV)

https://lhs.fyi/BY (SM1000 Schematic)

https://lhs.fyi/CB (FreeDV, codec2 Github)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Hamvention GoFundMe

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hv2023

Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Subscribers and Patreons

Brian, KD8IOU

Discord

Slawomir P

Erynne

WarHitex

Ste EN

KD8IOU / Brian

Mailing List

Brian, KD8IOU

Live Chat

Steve, KA7HVT

Winston, KD2WLL

Ted, WA0EIR

Steve, KJ5T

Don, KB2YSI

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Subscribers and Patreons

Russ Hules, KC5CNT

Scott Pettigrew, N8VSI

Facebook

Slawomir Pach

Greg Tangey

Clay Jackson

RARsFest 2023

Live Chat

Winston, KD2WLL

Fred, N2NRV

Ted, WA0EIR

Steve, KA7HVT

Tom, N4HAI

Steve, KJ5T

Don, KB2YSI

Stacey, KB7YS

Jim, 7J1AJH

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Pina Colada Cream Pie

Description

Pi day is upon us… and what better way to celebrate it than with a nice piece of pie!

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cups granulated sugar

8 tbsp butter melted

(Or, buy a premade crust at the grocery store)

Filling

1 cup heavy whipping cream

8 oz cream cheese softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp rum extract

1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract

20 oz can crushed pineapple very well drained

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

Combine the ingredients for the crust in a small bowl. Use a fork to combine. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8 to 9.5 inch pie pan. Place in refrigerator while preparing the filling. Whisk heavy whipping cream in a mixer until stiff peaks form. Remove from bowl and chill. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Beat in sugar and extracts until combined. Fold in whipped cream, pineapple, and coconut. Spoon into prepared crust and smooth top with an offset spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with Reddi-wip and toasted coconut if desired.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Boston Cream Pie Martini

Description

What could be better than a pie-inspired cocktail?  This one sounds yummy!

Ingredients

1 oz. (30ml) Vanilla Vodka

1 oz. (30ml) Hazelnut Liqueur

Splash Milk

Splash Dark Chocolate Liqueur

Sprinkle Yellow Cake Mix

Garnish: Chocolate Sauce/Cherry

Directions

Rim edge of glass with chocolate syrup and set aside. To an ice filled shaking glass add irish cream, vanilla vodka, hazelnut liqueur, dark chocolate liqueur, milk and yellow cake mix. Shake well until combined. Strain mix into rimmed glass and garnish with a cherry.

Russ’s Drink Corner

David Nicholson 1843 KSBW

Description

In 1843, David Nicholson started distilling his original bourbon recipe in the private back room of his St. Louis general store. For half a century his recipe had been passed down for generations. Eventually, the legendary Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle and W. L. Weller handcrafted Nicholson’s iconic “43” bourbon at the Stitzel distillery. The Van Winkles owned the brand until 2000 when Luxco acquired it. Still possessing the outstanding character for which it earned its original popularity in 1843, the David Nicholson legacy lives on. Aged in new charred oak barrels this wheated bourbon provides unparalleled smooth flavor and finish.

Details

Mashbill: 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley (approximate)

Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

Region: Bardstown, Kentucky

Color: Light honey

Nose: Honey, butter, vanilla, oak

Taste: Butterscotch, vanilla, cane sugar, soft wheat notes, lightly toasted oak

Finish: Lingering finish with creamy buttered toffee, wheat and a hint of baking spice

Price: $30 (750ml)

Rating: 89

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

RARSfest

Raleigh-Durham, NC

April 8, 2023 from 8am to 3pm

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cs

Sellfy Store

https://lhspodcast.sellfy.store

https://lhs.fyi/shop2

Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Facebook

Ken Yates

Twitter

@Open_Embed

YouTube

Tomas Dratva

M0FXB

Mailing List

Corner5

Discord

alanlisler

thunndar

captjimmie

Curtis, N5BIG

Live Chat

Ted, WA0EIR

Stacey, KB7YS

Winston, KD2WLL

Darren, VK6EK

Don, KB2YSI

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

**Message to US Educators:**Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact Opportunity

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cf (ARISS Press Release)

Bouvet Island DXpedition Wraps Up

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cj (ARRL)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

NASA Launches Open-Source Science Initiative

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cl (slashdot)

Brave Browser Adds New Security Enhancements

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cn (Bleeping Computer)

Synopsis Report Reveals Dramatic Growth in Open Source Use

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BN (IT Security Guru)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

FT8CN - Free Android App for FT8

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cc (github)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/BC (manual)

Emory Physicists to Study Airborne Microbes

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Cq (Emory University)

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

SCALE 20x

SCALE is coming up again March 9-12, 2023 at the Pasadena Convention Center. This is our 20th year running the conference. This year we have keynotes by Ken Thompson (creator of Unix and Go), Arun Gupta (Intel and CNCF), and Kitty Yeung (Physicist and Artist). As usual we have ham radio content, including on site exams, demos by AREDN and a ham meetup among other things. The promo code “HAM” will get you 50% off registration. Info provided by Ilan Rabinovich, KG6ERM.

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

March 25-26, 2023

Hamvention 2023

GoFundMe will be live soon. Looking for only $500 this time around for all expenses.

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hv2023

Segment 6 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Twitter

@robbiecline785

@219_got_down

Discord

orb

Serge, ON4AA

Brent - VY2HF / W1PJ

Live Chat

Tony, K4XSS

Don, KB2YSI

Stacey, KB7YS

Winston, KB2WLL

Ted, WA0EIR

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Satellite Operation

Interview with Neil Rapp, WB9VPG

Topics

What is operating with amateur radio satellites?

What types of satellites are available?

Basic equipment needed for operation?

Rig

Antenna (Arrow, Elk)

Software

Additional equipment

What operational modes and frequencies are used?

Special operations (SSTV, etc)

Mobile operation

Special considerations when operating on satellites?

Specific details about operating:

Duration of contacts

Satellite coverage and typical distances

Best practices? (priority, scheduling, queueing, etc)

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/x- (AMSAT)

https://lhs.fyi/aQ (SatNOGS)

https://lhs.fyi/mw (ARISS)

https://lhs.fyi/Bw (SatSat Satellite Tracker)

https://lhs.fyi/C9 (Arrow Antennas)

https://lhs.fyi/Bz (Elk Antennas)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

YouTube Comment on Episode #489 from Paul Griffith

500th Episode Give-a-way

Details to be determined

Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Twitter

@kf5gbl

@joticle

@sgblais

YouTube

Stergios Tziahanas

Discord

jcusick

zoolander89

runderko

Veshuma

Live Chat

TheMenace

Ted, WA0EIR

Stacey, KB7YS

Russ, KC5CNT

Darren, VK6EK

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Slow-Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

Description

We are rolling up on the Super Bowl, which typically involves party and tons of snacky foods!  Here is a great, easy-to-keep-warm dish for that party!

Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices

1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce

1/3 cup bourbon

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons grated onion

Directions

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Spray 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chili sauce, bourbon, brown sugar and onion. Add sausage; stir to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve sausage with toothpicks.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Gold Rush

Description

How about a light bourbon cocktail to go with the BBQ sausages?

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon

3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

3/4 ounce honey syrup

Garnish: lemon twist

Honey Syrup

Use equal parts VERY hot water and honey and stir until the honey is dissolved.  If you want it with a more pronounced honey taste, feel free to use more honey. Add the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon

Description

Like the turn of the century that inspired it, boldness and refinement come together to create a bourbon that’s meant to be raised in celebration. Aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels to produce unparalleled smoothness. This is a sourced whiskey but bottled and branded in-housproduced by the Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits company, the same company that produces Yellow Tail wine and Redemption and Masterson’s whiskies. Founded in 1981 by Bill Deutsch, the company was originally formed to import a handful of French wines for sale in the United States. Since then, the company has grown to represent numerous wine brands and has expanded into spirits, creating in-house developed brands using sourced spirits from other distilleries.

Details

Mashbill: At least 51% corn, otherwise undisclosed

Proof: 92 (46% ABV)

Region: Tennessee

Color: Deep amber

Nose: Caramel, acetone, vanilla, sweet dry hay, sandalwood, mace

Taste: Nuts, vanilla, pepper, banana, sour apple, general sweetness

Finish: Burnt caramel, vanilla, black pepper

Price: $50 (750ml)

Rating: 80

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Dancing Goat Distillery Limousin Rye

Many sourced ryes share the same mash bill as Limousin Rye, but that’s where the similarities cease. We recycle used bourbon barrels to age this whiskey because it allows nuanced flavors to subtly stand out instead of being overwhelmed by tannin. Our primary barrel finishing process uses a Limousin Oak solera to impart exceptionally high levels of vanillin to our blend, then we use an extended secondary barrel finish to build depth in our bouquet. Notes of nutmeg, clove, cream, caramel, cola, and citrus intensify during this slow proof process. We don’t make it because it’s easy, we do it because you deserve it.

Details

Type: Rye

ABV: 46% +-

Region: Wisconsin

Price: $40

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

Sellfy Store

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https://lhs.fyi/shop2

Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Facebook

Ken Yates

Mark Shek

Twitter

@CarlanderAnders

Live Chat

Ted, WA0EIR

Mike, K6GTE

Steve, KJ5T

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

The Voice of ChatGPT is Now on the Air

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Bt (Hackaday)

ARDC has January Community Meeting

Recording of the meeting: https://lhs.fyi/BZ (Vimeo)

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/Bp (ARDC Slides)

https://lhs.fyi/Bq (ARDC Annual Report)

https://lhs.fyi/C3 (ARDC 44Net Report)

ARRL Director in Conflict of Interest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BW (ARRL)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/Bm (Amazon)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

7 Downsides of Open Source Culture

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BU (Infoworld)

System76 is Working on Pop!_OS’s Immutable Base

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BQ (reddit)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/BS (github)

Distros of Interest for LHS Readiness?

blendOS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/Bb

PikaOS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BO

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

Hamvention 2023

GoFundMe will be live soon. Looking for only $500 this time around for all expenses.

Segment 6 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Subscribers and Patreons

Steve Saner

Facebook

Zydeco’s Cajun

Mark Shek

YouTube

David Burklin

VA7HZ

Mailing List

W8MKG

Discord

WizMedic

Tyuihn

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Ocato

lrobieson

ComputerGeek2600

OM7LSP - Luc

Live Chat

Jeff, KC0JFF

Russ, KC5CNT

Ted, WA0EIR

Darren, VK6EK

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Gaming on Linux Part 1

This deep dive is going to kick off our series on gaming in linux.  This will not be comprehensive,

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/s2 (Garuda Linux)

https://lhs.fyi/BF (Windows games on Linux)

https://lhs.fyi/BH (Prism Launcher)

LHS Podcast Server: minecraft.lhspodcast.info

https://lhs.fyi/BJ (LHS Minecraft Map)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

500th Episode Give-a-way

Details to be determined

Winter Field Day Logger Updated (Mike K6GTE)

pip installable now

pip install wfdcurses

pip install wfdlogger

Source: https://lhs.fyi/BL (github)

Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Subscribers and Patreons

Winston Lawrence

Herb Garcia

Facebook

Alvin Clarke

Twitter

@k9emp

@astrapai

@tardate

@_ad3ad

@henry_kleynhans

@GNow71

YouTube

Peter Pickford VA7ETP

Bear Joo

David Burklin

Discord

Rjftl754

TF3JP

kr8e

ac4fs

Gray

TF2WIN

W7AQB Jared

KE0SKN

Fluffyrat

Serenitythesoulful

G’aelith

great grandma

Merchandise Sales

Steve Anness

Mailing List

Grant Bowman

Herb Garcia

W8MKG

Live Chat

Mike, KJ6LNH

Rich, K0EB

Mike, K6GTE

Ted, WA0EIR

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

End of Year Predictions (Segment 1.1)

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Cheeseburger Wellington

Description

Don’t feel like messing with Beef Wellington?  How about a Cheeseburger Wellington?!

Ingredients

6 ounces frozen puff pastry

1 slice bacon, cut in half

8 ounces ground beef

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

cayenne pepper to taste

1/2 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese

1 large egg

Directions

Place bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Drain bacon fat and wipe the pan, but do not clean completely. Shape ground beef into a patty that is about 1 inch thick by 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sear seasoned burger on high in the skillet for 2 minutes per side. Move the burger to a plate and transfer into a refrigerator to cool. Remove a sheet of puff pastry from the freezer (I used 1/2 package of Dufour Puff Pastry). Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 inch round circle of dough for the bottom. Cut out a 7 1/4 to 7 1/2-inch round circle of dough for the top. Place the dough on a sheet pan, and put in the freezer until firm. Cut a small hole into the middle of the top piece (to function as a vent), and lightly score the surface of the pastry with the tip of a knife, but do not cut all the way through. Place the top piece in the fridge to keep cold. Take the bottom pastry on the pan from the freezer and top with burger, bacon, and cheese. Beat egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges with the egg wash. Place the top pastry piece over the fillings. As dough warms and softens, press the top edges into the bottom piece edges and seal tightly. The bottom edge of dough can be rolled up and over top of the pastry to finish the seal. Place in the fridge until well chilled, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Crimp the edge of the pastry with a fork, and egg wash the top surface. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Hot Buttered Rum

Description

I’m a huge fan of hot buttered rum… and this one sounds yummy!  And it will be an easy way to mix one up!  🙂

Ingredients

2 ounces gold rum

1 tablespoon hot buttered rum batter*

Boiling water, to top

Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated

Garnish: cinnamon stick

Directions

Add the rum and batter into a mug. Fill with boiling water and stir. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Hot buttered rum batter: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 pound softened butter, 1 pound brown sugar, 1 pound white sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon each ground clove and ground nutmeg. Stir to combine, then add 1 quart of lightly softened vanilla ice cream and stir again. Transfer to a container with a lid, seal and store in the freezer.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Puncher’s Chance Bourbon

Description

Puncher’s Chance Kentucky straight bourbon inspired by two great American traditions: whiskey and fighting for what we believe in. This bourbon is made with heart and honor for those who know how far they’ve come. For those who started early. Stayed late. Day after day. Year after year, For those who have the courage and strength to do what others won’t.

Details

Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley

Proof: 115.2 (57.6% ABV)

Region: Kentucky, Oregon(?)

Color: Deep caramel

Nose: Caramel, oak, vanilla, baking spice, nuts and a touch biscuity

Taste: Oak, caramel, baking spice, vanilla, nuts, biscuity, slight dried dark fruit, pralines

Finish: Medium oak, baking spice, fruit, dried fruit, nuts

Price: $50 (750ml)

Rating: 89

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

Sellfy Store

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Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

Subscribers and Patreons

Winston, KD2WLL

Twitter

@SignalSteveo

@KiloMike9Golf

Discord

pc2c

XPeteL

Live Chat

Don, KB2YSI

Winston, KD2WLL

Pete, VE2XPL

Gene, BX8AAD

Mike, K6GTE

Darren, VK6EK

Robert, W1RCP

Tony, K4XSS

Russ, KC5CNT

Ted, WA0EIR