Linux in the Ham Shack

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

ARRL 160-Meter Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/b5

FT Roundup

Source: https://lhs.fyi/b6

Contests Next Weekend

ARRL 10-Meter Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/b7

Special Events

2020 SKYWARN Recognition Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qC (ARRL)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/qD (Google Form)

Best Dam Christmas

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qj

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/qk

Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/m4

21st Amendment Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qi

Announcements

AF0SS. Logos. Looking for ideas. Potential YSF Repeater.

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Work some YOTA!

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

EasyOS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qx

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/qy (Downloads)

Events

Central Pennsylvania Open Source Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qm

DrupalCon Europe 2020

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qv

Why Won’t Developers Always Just Write Secure OSS?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qw

LHS Open Source Challenge

Work some YOTA using open-source software (even if it’s just for logging)!

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Easy Christmas Fudge

Description

I used to love to bake and make candy to give as gifts (instead of buying gifts) and this was one of my most requested recipes.

Ingredients

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1 2/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows (or 16 large marshmallows, cut into quarters)

1 1/2 cup (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans OR Walnuts

Directions

Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with aluminum foil, then coat with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring milk, sugar, and salt to a boil. Continue boiling 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla, and nuts. Stir 1 to 2 minutes, or until marshmallows and chocolate are melted and mixture is creamy. Pour mixture into baking dish and let cool, then cut into 1-inch squares.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

White Christmas Martini

Ingredients

2 ounces vanilla vodka

2 ounce white chocolate liqueur

1 ounce white creme de cacao

1 ounce half-and-half

Honey and coarse sanding sugar for rim garnish

Directions

Pour the honey into a shallow dish and put the sanding sugar in another shallow dish. Coat the rim of the glass in the honey; then dip the rim in the sugar to coat evenly. Set the glass aside. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared martini glass.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Knob Creek 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Description

Knob Creek is a small batch bourbon produced by Jim Beam, distilled in a more traditional style and aged 9 nine years. It is named for the area in Kentucky where Abraham Lincoln grew up, it is said that the creek nearly claimed his life when he was swimming. Knob Creek describes it as, “An unflinching balance of deep, old-style flavor with a natural oak sweetness.”

Details

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

Proof: 50% (100 Proof)

Region: Clermont, Kentucky

Color: Golden honey with a touch of amber

Nose: Vanilla, caramel, honey, grain, acetone, cherry

Taste: Cherry, vanilla, milk chocolate, peanut, toasted oak

Finish: Toasty. oak-y, vanilla-y

Price: $35 (750 ml)

Rating: 86

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

FCC Votes to Free Up 5.9 GHz Band for Unlicensed Wi-Fi

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qf (telecompetitor)

SpaceX Dragon Capsule Resilience Ferries Four Radio Amateurs to the ISS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qg (arrl)

HERMES AND RED PITAYA NOW SUPPORTED IN OPENWEBRX

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qe (rtl-sdr)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

No, “Open Source” Does Not Mean “Includes Free Support”

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qa (Raccoon)

Additionall Info: https://lhs.fyi/qd (Raccoon)

Dear PyGUI 0.6.0 Released

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qb (github)

Announcing .NET 5.0

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qc (devblogs)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

WSJT-X 2.3.0-rc2 Released

Source: https://lhs.fyi/mp (wsjtx release notes)

Kali Linux 2020.4 - LHS Ready?

LHS Readiness Score: 4.7

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qh (kali release)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

Ruel Corniffe

Tom Waller

YouTube

Donald Ahlskog

Donald Purnhagen

Mailing List

Ruel Corniffe

Luke Bryan

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

ARRL Sweepstakes Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/a5

Contests Next Weekend

ARRL EME Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/gH

CQ Worldwide DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/aG

Special Events

Best Dam Christmas

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qj

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/qk

Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/m4

21st Amendment Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qi

Announcements

AF0SS. Logos. Looking for ideas.

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Work on building a homebrew antenna for doing satellite work. Several low-cost and low-effort models are available with complete directions and parts lists.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Kali Linux 2020.4

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qh (kali release)

Events

VISION

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pZ

Cooking Show Fundraiser for Ohio LinuxFest

Source: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83694247008

Open Source Summit Japan

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ql

Central Pennsylvania Open Source Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/qm

LHS Open Source Challenge

Explain to me, with code preferably, how to set up NGINX as a front-end proxy server to create an HTTPS front end to a backend server without encryption.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Balsamic Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Description

A few years ago at Hamvention, Russ and Bill dined at Brio Tuscan Grill… and came back to the hotel telling me all about the Brussels Sprouts they enjoyed (as an appetizer?).  I gather they were amazing (I stayed behind at the hotel, enjoying Cheesecake Factory, burning DVDs to distribute at Hamvention).  SO, I hunted down a knockoff recipe… Russ and Bill have both said this seems pretty spot-on.  And it sounds like a great Thanksgiving side item!

Ingredients

1/2 cup pecans

6 slices bacon

2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved (stem and ragged outer leaves removed)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil. Place pecans on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn fast. Transfer the pecans to a cutting board and chop coarsely. Set aside. Turn the oven heat up to 400 degrees. Lay the bacon strips out flat on the same foil-lined baking sheet, leaving space in between so they don’t overlap. Roast for 12-20 minutes, rotating the pan from front to back midway through, until the bacon is crisp (cooking time will depend on thickness of bacon). Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels; pour rendered bacon fat into a small dish and then discard aluminum foil. When bacon is cool, finely chop. Turn the oven heat up to 425 degrees, and line the baking sheet with fresh aluminum foil. Using a rubber spatula, toss the brussels sprouts with the rendered bacon fat, olive oil, salt and pepper directly on the baking sheet. Roast, stirring midway through with rubber spatula to promote even browning, until brussels sprouts are tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a serving dish. Right before serving, top with chopped pecans and bacon. Serve hot or warm.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Apple Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients (Martini)

2 cups chilled apple cider (homemade or storebought)

2 cups chilled champagne

optional rim garnish: 1 tablespoon brown sugar + 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Directions

Begin by preparing the garnish for this drink by mixing brown sugar and turbinado sugar together and pouring it on a small plate. Next, wet the rim of 4 champagne flutes and carefully dip them in the sugar mixture. Repeat until all champagne glasses are garnished. Finally, pour 1/2 cup of apple cider into each champagne flute and then top the apple cider with about 1/2 cup of champagne and enjoy!

Russ’s Drink Corner

Mortlach 15 - Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms - Scotch

Description

The Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms is a 15-year-old whisky hailing from the Mortlach distillery. Diageo chose Mortlach to close out the Game of Thrones whisky collection because it is a very sought after super-premium single malt. Woven throughout the eight seasons of Game of Thrones is the Three-Eyed Raven. Particularly in the final season, the character picks up more relevance. The new Greenseer and vessel for the Three-Eyed Raven, Bran Stark, is the one to give the North independence, and is now the king of the Six Kingdoms. This single malt has been matured in first-fill sherry casks for the majority of its time before a short finishing period in American Oak ex-bourbon casks. The whisky has been bottled at 46% ABV and has been especially crafted for release in this Game of Thrones series of single malts.

Details

Mashbill: 100% Barley

Proof: 46% ABV (92 Proof)

Region: Speyside

Color: Dark Amber

Nose: Light smoke, musty oak, orange, pear, sultanas, raisins, baking spices, sugar sweetness

Taste: Vanilla, oak spice, green apple, orange zest, pipe tobacco, oatmeal, hint of chocolate with some astringency

Finish: Oak, apple, cinnamon, raisins, baked bread, stewed fruit

Price: $140 (750ml)

Rating: 87

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Ohio LinuxFest 2020 Linux in the Ham Shack BoF

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/olf (OLF Homepage)

https://lhs.fyi/q3 (OLF Facebook)

https://lhs.fyi/q4 (OLF Twitter)

https://lhs.fyi/q5 (OLF YouTube)

https://lhs.fyi/q9 (GeekBeacon)

https://lhs.fyi/q8 (GeekBeacon Discord)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Email from Luke KJ7BKH

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/q6 (LHS Ubuntu Build Review)

https://lhs.fyi/q7 (Repeater-START)

Email from Frank Maynard, NF8M

Listen Now

Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Neutron-1 Scheduled for Deployment on November 5th

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pT (hawaii.edu)

Upcoming Amateur Satellite Launches

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pU (AMSAT News Bulletin)

ARRL Urges Members to Oppose FCC Application Fees Proposal

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pV (ARRL)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Dell Adding Hardware Privacy Driver For Linux

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pP (kernel.org)

RISC OS 5.28 released; now supports Raspberry Pi 4

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pQ (riscopen)

Raspberry Pi 400 - Your Computer Built into a Keyboard

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pR (rpi)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Homebrew Linux RS-BA1 remote control software for the Icom IC-705

Source: https://lhs.fyi/q1 (Github)

Repeater Start

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pS (Sourceforge)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

David Beers

Twitter

@AndrewM_A

@Bugbooks

@reviewkvideos

@kd9cpb

YouTube

Joel Lavin

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

Day of the YLs Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/lA

ARRL Sweepstakes Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/a5

Contests Next Weekend

WAE DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/wae

Special Events

Stone Mountain Hamfest Special Event Stations

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pW

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/pY

Florence Nightingale Bicentenniary 2020

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pX

157th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Announcements

AF0SS. Logos. Looking for ideas.

Ohio Linux Fest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/olf

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Visit our BOFs at Ohio Linux Fest. Cheryl is doing a Foodie BOF at 6:00pm CST and we’re all doing a BOF on Linux in the Ham Shack at 7:00pm CST. You can watch via Zoom, YouTube or the Geek Beacon Discord server.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Fedora 33

Source: https://lhs.fyi/fedora

Events

Ohio LinuxFest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/olf

Introduction to Python for Business and Finance

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pG

Open Source Strategy Forum

Source: https://lhs.fyi/q0

VISION

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pZ

LHS Open Source Challenge

Visit our BOFs at Ohio Linux Fest TONIGHT. Cheryl is doing a Foodie BOF at 6:00pm CST and we’re all doing a BOF on Linux in the Ham Shack at 7:00pm CST. You can watch via Zoom, YouTube or the Geek Beacon Discord server.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Sheet-Pan Sesame Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

1/4 cup Asian sesame dressing (found with your tossed salad dressings)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1/2 lb)

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 teaspoons sesame seed

Cooked white rice, if desired

Green onions, sliced on the bias, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 450F. Spray 15x10x1-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix dressing and 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce; add broccoli, and toss to coat. Pour broccoli mixture onto pan; spread in single layer. In same bowl, mix brown sugar, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Add beef to mixture; turn to coat. Add beef to pan with broccoli. Roast 10 to 14 minutes or until beef is cooked to desired doneness (145F for medium-rare) and broccoli is fork-tender. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve with rice and green onions.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Pecan Pie Martini

Ingredients (Garnish)

3 tbsp. caramel, microwaved until pourable

1/4 c. toasted chopped pecans

Cool Whip, for garnish

3 whole pecans, for garnish

Sprinkle of cinnamon, for garnish

Ingredients (Martini)

6 oz. rumchata

6 oz. creme de cocoa

3 oz. bourbon

Ice

Directions

Place caramel and toasted chopped pecans on separate small shallow plates. Dip the rim of each glass ?rst into caramel and then into chopped pecans to coat. Combine rumchata, creme de cocoa, and bourbon in a large cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold, 30 seconds. Pour into martini glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream, a whole pecan, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Kentucky Tavern Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Description

Kentucky Tavern is a brand of straight bourbon whiskey produced by the Sazerac Company at the Barton Distillery located in Bardstown, Kentucky, who acquired the brand from United Distillers in 1995. The brand was originally produced and owned by the R. Monarch Distillery of Owensboro, Kentucky, which entered bankruptcy in 1898 and was purchased by James Thompson in 1901 who renamed the company Glenmore Distillery Company with locations in Owensboro and Louisville. In 1903 the Kentucky Tavern trademark was first registered. It is usually produced as an 80 proof liquor, although a 100 proof is also available. In 2019 it was awarded the Bronze by World Whiskies Awards for Best Kentucky Bourbon.

Details

Mashbill: Corn, Wheat

Proof: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

Region: Bardstown, Kentucky

Color: Light amber (most likely colored)

Nose: Caramel, soft floral notes, baby powder

Taste: Oak spice, vanilla, honey, honeysuckle, corn, wheat

Finish: Barrel spice with hints of floral and alcohol

Price: $16 (1.75L)

Rating: 74 (84 as a mixer)

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Interview with Sterling Mann, N0SSC

Topics

Introduction

IARU Region 2

YOTA

Youth Workshop Series

Learn CW with N0SSC

Ham Radio Relevance

The Phasing Line Podcast

YouTube

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/pK (N0SSC Blog)

https://lhs.fyi/pL (Weebly Blog)

https://lhs.fyi/yarc (Young Amateur Radio Club)

https://lhs.fyi/pM (YOTA)

https://lhs.fyi/pN (IARU R2 Liaison Announcement)

https://lhs.fyi/pO (YouTube)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

E-mail from Steve, W7RD

Comment on Episode #368 from Tom, KE4HET

Comment on Episode #373 from Bill, N3XL

Voice Mail from Rich, K0EB

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/pJ (UnderTime)

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

FCC Moves Across the Street from NPR

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pz (Public Notice FCC)

ARRL Logbook of The World Harmonizes Designation of FST4 Protocol

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pA (ARRL)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Debian Donation for Peertube Development

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pr (Debian)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/ps (Peertube)

Announcing HashiCorp Boundary

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pw

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/px (Github)

https://lhs.fyi/py (Project)

RustyLinux

Source: https://lhs.fyi/po (Reddit)

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/pp (Github)

https://lhs.fyi/pq (Github)

Ubuntu Linux 20.10 ‘Groovy Gorilla’ Is Here

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pH (BetaNews)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

DragonOS Focal R4

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pv (Sourceforge)

QRadioLink

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pt (QRadioLink)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/pu (rtlsdr.com)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

Svend Frederiksen

Igor Zayd

Ian Wilton

Tim Childers

Twitter

@RamshkumarK

@rnewby52

YouTube

Bartosz Zbudniewek

zeo4blue

Merchandise Sales

Michael Bridak

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

CQ Worldwide DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/aG

Contests Next Weekend

UK/EI DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pC

Special Events

Frankenstein Halloween Funxpedition

Veterans Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pD

Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pE (Livonia ARC)

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Check out FST4(/W) digital mode if you haven’t already. It’s included in the last RC of WSJT-X.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

DragonOS Focal R4

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pv (Sourceforge)

Events

Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference Europe

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pF

Lenovo Tech World ‘20

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pI

Introduction to Python for Business and Finance

Source: https://lhs.fyi/pG

LHS Open Source Challenge

Check out FST4(/W) digital mode if you haven’t already. It’s included in the last RC of WSJT-X.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Apple Pie Quick Bread

Description

We are lovers of quick breads… grab a slice for breakfast and on your way.  And since it’s apple season, it’s time for apples in our house!  And, of course, Russ is a huge fan of apples.  This recipe is super quick and easy.

Ingredients

1 can apple pie filling, mashed

1 yellow cake mix

4 eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup self rising flour

1 Tbsp cinnamon

1 medium chopped apple

Directions

Whisk all dry ingredients together, add wet ingredients. Fold in apples. Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Bake in 325 oven for 35 to 45 minutes.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Strawberry Starburst Martini

Ingredients

2 oz vanilla vodka

1 oz strawberry liqueur

2 oz strawberry lemonade

1/4 cup ice cubes

4 pink Starburst for garnish

Directions

Add the vanilla vodka, strawberry liqueur, strawberry lemonade and ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.  Shake well and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with pink Starburst.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Green Spot Irish Whiskey

Description

Green Spot was originally produced exclusively for the Mitchell family who, commenced trading in 1805 on 10 Grafton St. in the heart of Dublin city as purveyors of fine wines and confectionary. Four generations later, the company is still in the wine and spirits business, under the stewardship of Jonathan Mitchell and his son Robert. The Mitchell family expanded into whiskey bonding in 1887, whereby they sent empty wine, sherry and port casks via horse and cart to the local Jameson Distillery, which were then filled and returned to the Mitchell’s cellar warehouse. There, the whiskeys matured for many years under bond until they were ready to be bottled and sold. Green Spot is a non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey comprising of pot still whiskeys aged between 7 and 10 years. The whiskey has matured in a combination of new bourbon and refill bourbon casks as well as sherry casks.

Details

Mashbill: 100% Barley (malted and unmalted)

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Region: Dublin, Ireland

Color: Golden honey

Nose: Aromatic oils, apple, pear, barley, toasted wood

Taste: Clove, green apple, toasted oak

Finish: Gentle spice, lingering toasted oak

Price: $55-60 (750ml)

Rating: 84

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey Cask Strength

Details

Dry Fly Washington Wheat Whiskey is 100% local soft white wheat. It is distilled twice in traditional American whiskey style. Then it is aged minimum  3 years in new 53-gallon American Oak barrels with a #3 char. Dry Fly Cask Wheat Whiskey is the same whiskey as our 90 proof wheat whiskey, but bottled at cask strength: 120 proof. It is our highest rated whiskey ever, and shows that a 100% wheat whiskey can be bigger and bolder. It typically drinks much softer than its 120 proof.

Dry Fly Distilling, Spokane, Washington

Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Gridtracker

Team

Tag, N0TTL

Marc, N3CAN

Matthew, NR0Q

Sebastian, W2ASD

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/gtorg (GridTracker.org)

https://flightops.oams.space