Linux in the Ham Shack

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It’s time once again for The Weekender. This is our bi-weekly departure into the world of amateur radio contests, open source conventions, special events, listener challenges, hedonism and just plain …

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

M17 Deep Dive

Topics

Interview with Steve Miller, KC1AWV

What is the M17 project?

Who is the project team?

What languages are M17 written in?

What is its license?

What other projects does it leverage?

What is the voice encoding and decoding technology?

How does one access M17 today?

What upcoming enhancements are planned?

How will M17 coexist or supplant (or possibly supplement) existing digital radio technology?

Is hardware for M17 on the radar?

How does one get help with using M17?

Are you currently looking for or encouraging outside developers?

Closing comments

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/iH (M17 Project)

https://lhs.fyi/nG (TR-9 M17 Handheld)

https://lhs.fyi/nE (M17 on Github)

https://lhs.fyi/nE (TR-9 on Github)

https://lhs.fyi/r3 (Dude-star)

https://lhs.fyi/rG (Codec2)

https://lhs.fyi/rH (Codec2 on Github)

https://lhs.fyi/rS (mvoice on github)

https://lhs.fyi/rV (OpenRTX)

https://lhs.fyi/rW (Droid-Star)

https://lhs.fyi/rX (mrefd)

https://lhs.fyi/rU (WX90 TNC)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Storm Spotter Classes

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/rT (Registration)

Comment on YouTube Video from Wiley Traylor

New Contest!

RPi400 for Episode 400 for one of our Subscribers or Patreons. You must be confirmed as a paid patron of the show by midnight CST on March 11, 2021. Visit https://lhs.fyi/contests for details.

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Eric Guth, 4Z1UG - QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qthe

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

ARRL Considers Covering FCC Fee for Some Young Members

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rI (ARRL)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Flameshot

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rK (github) GPLv3

What’s New with ownCloud in 2021?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rL (owncloud)

AMD Users Should Immediately Switch to Latest Linux 5.11

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rM (techradar)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

DUDE-star Updates

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rN (github)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Patreons

Eric Guth [New]

Facebook

Arend Schuurman

Dave Tipton

Brian Brunelle

Twitter

@ndykstra

@DanielW27543217

@ve3fcq

@LinuxSwl

@gentoofag

@VA3HDL

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

ARRL Inter. DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5t

Russian PSK WW Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/dG

Contests Next Weekend

CQ 160-Meter Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5u

NAQP & NA Collegiate Championship

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5v

State QSO Party Challenge and WAQP

North Carolina

South Carolina

Special Events

George Washington’s Birthday

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rO

Copper Dog 150 Dogsled Race

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rP

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/rQ

17th Annual “Freeze Your Keys” Winter Operating Event

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rR

Announcements

Upcoming deep dive episode on M17

Episode 400 Celebration?

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Check out DUDE-Star!

Register for the QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Expo

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Mabox Linux 21.02 Foltest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rJ

Events

USENIX File and Storage Technology Conference (FAST)

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rA

Open Source 101

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rd

LHS Open Source Challenge

Check out DUDE-Star!

Register for the QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Expo

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Description

In the winter I am a HUGE fan of soup… especially a quick and easy soup.  And since we have had bad weather for the last 11 days (6 days of off-an-on ice, then 5 days of off-and-on snow… with the daily hovering in the teens), a soup definitely hits the spot.  And this is one of my favorite soups

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons butter

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Salt

Pepper

1 onion, finely diced

1-2 cans (15 oz each) Chicken Broth

2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Directions

Place the chicken, butter, soup, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough chicken broth to cover. Cover, and cook for 4 hours on High. Remove the chicken and shred. Put back into slow cooker and place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker and “stir” the dough into the liquid. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center (approximately 2 hours).

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Jack Frost Cocktail

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup Blue Curacao liquor

1/2 cup light rum (or vodka)

1/2 cup cream of coconut (don’t substitute anything else here!)

Light corn syrup

Coconut flakes

Directions

Pour a small layer of corn syrup onto a shallow plate. Place the flaking coconut in another small dish. Dip the cocktail glasses into the light corn syrup, then in coconut flakes. In a blender filled with crushed ice, combine pineapple juice, Blue Curacao liqueur, rum, and cream of coconut. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into prepared cocktail glasses. Serve immediately.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Drambuie Scotch Whiskey Liqueur

Description

Drambuie is a whisky liqueur. A blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs & heather honey. Its origins can be traced to a secret recipe created for Bonnie Prince Charlie by his Royal Apothecary in the 18th Century. The name Drambuie is derived from Scots Gaelic ‘An Dram Buidheach’ and means “The Drink that Satisfies." Allegedly only three people on Earth know the recipe and it’s now in its fifth generation of blenders. Note that liquors like Drambuie should be refrigerated once opened.

Details

Mashbill: Unknown (includes heather honey, herbs, spices)

Proof: 40% (80 Proof)

Region: Glasgow, Scotland

Color: Deep gold

Nose: Honey, clove, baking spices, pear, strawberry, anise, raisins, white pepper, licorice, peach

Taste: Hone, clove, baking spices, pear, strawberry, anise, raisins, white pepper, licorice, peach

Finish: Long and oily, full of baking spice flavor, fruity and sweet notes that linger

Price: $30 (750 ml)

Rating: 99

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Topics

Interview with Doug McLain, AD8DP

Resources

Home Page: https://lhs.fyi/rE (dudetronics)

GitHub: https://lhs.fyi/r3

QRZ Page: https://lhs.fyi/rF

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)