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April 13LHS Episode #612: The Weekender CXXXVIII
Show Notes
Spin the Random Topic Wheel
Intro to picking a 1st timers Distro
This Weekend in Hedonism
Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
Spring Chicken Salad
Description:
This is an item served in one of our local coffee shops (I know the owner, so she gave me the recipe… which I have since tweaked to my preferences). It’s great as a brunch item or a light meal on hot summer days. And can be whipped up super quick if you’ve got some rotisserie chicken on hand - and you can get the carrots and green onions already prepped at most grocery stores (I do 99.9% of my grocery shopping at Walmart)!
Ingredients
1 cooked chicken breast (boneless/skinless or that has been deboned) OR rotisserie chicken that has been deboned, chopped and shredded into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup Mayo (+/- to taste)
1/2 cup Raspberry Vinaigrette (+/- to taste)
1/2 cup THINLY sliced Celery
1/2 cup Julienned Carrots, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts OR Pecans
1/2 cup finely sliced green onion (optional)
1/2 cup halved seedless red Grapes
Loaf of Baguette Bread (optional)
Directions
Mix chicken, mayo, vinaigrette, celery, carrots, nuts and green onion together. Cut the grapes in half and store in a separate container and mix in with a portion of chicken salad immediately before eating (if you don’t keep them separate, the grapes will make the chicken salad very liquidy).
If using baguette bread, cut a 6" piece off of the loaf (works best with end pieces; if you can find the “mini baguette loaves” that are 8-10" long, just cut them in half) and carefully hollow the bread out (leaving enough of a bread barrier between the chicken salad and the crust that the bread doesn’t fall apart). Lightly toast, if desired (I definitely prefer them warm and lightly crunchy). Stuff the bread with the chicken salad and enjoy with extra grapes, chips, etc.
Notes:
At the coffee shop where this recipe originated, the Baguette bread is hollowed out and stuffed with the chicken salad, making it a unique “sandwich” presentation (they call it the “Spring Chicken Stuffer”). If you don’t want to mess with that, it’s also great served on sandwich bread, a hamburger roll or even all by itself.
I personally prefer Ott’s brand Raspberry Vinaigrette, which is manufactured 20 minutes from our house - Kraft is my second choice.
This mixture will be store fine in the fridge for about 1 week (BUT, the longer it is stored, the more it will dry out as everything will absorb the mayo and dressing - just stir a little more mayo and dressing in). I personally put a few spoons of chicken salad in a separate bowl, a spoon of mayo and a squirt of raspberry vinaigrette and a spoon full of grape halves and stir well, that way the grapes are well incorporated.
While this is yummy immediately after making it, after it has a few days to meld with the other flavors, it is amazing.
When making this a meal, it pairs well with a piece of quiche
Feel free to tweak this however you see fit! Add some spices (salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dill weed, parsley)! As I typed this, I thought that Bacon Bits would probably be really good with it. Let me know how you made it your own creation!
Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
Peach Bellini
Description:
I’m an equal opportunity girl, when it comes to alcohol, for the most part (although, I’m still trying to learn to love Gin). And you’ll find me enjoying a “girly drink” like the one I’m sharing today, and a finger of Scotch tomorrow. This is a great brunch beverage, too.
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh or frozen sliced peaches, plus more for serving
1/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, plus more for serving
1/2 cup peach schnapps
1 bottle prosecco or sparkling white wine
Directions
Add the peaches, strawberries, and peach schnapps to the pitcher of a blender. Cover tightly with the lid, and blend at high speed until smooth.
Divide the peach mixture among 6 glasses. Garnish each glass with more peaches or strawberries, if you like. Fill each glass half full with prosecco; stir, and add more prosecco, if you like.
Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
Elijah Craig Small Batch
This bottle is from the C918 batch, meaning it was their 3rd release for the year, bottled in September of 2018
Description
Elijah Craig was a baptist preacher who created the process for “true Kentucky bourbon.” - and he’s credited with the process of putting his distillate into charred oak barrels. Citing a surge in popularity and supply not meeting demand, in early 2016 Heaven Hill Distillery removed Elijah Craig’s age statement and began blending younger stock into its non-age stated (NAS) small batches
Details
Mashbill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Region: Bardstown, KY
Proof: 131.4 (65.7% ABV)
Color: Copper
Nose: Brown Sugar, with well toasted pie crust and cloves.
Taste: Vanilla and Oak, followed by the sweetness of corn syrup from a pecan pie - and a tiny hint of cherry and a touch of honeysuckle.
Finish: Extremely heavy baking spices; the rye makes it spicy. But the lingering end was heavy clove and extreme sweetness - a mix between caramel and that pecan pie corn syrup taste
Price: $200+ (750ml) - VERY limited in availability.
Rating: 89
Bill’s Whatever Corner
Item: Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA from Fall River Brewing in California
Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA is a tropical juice bomb that shifts to an almost candy like finish on both the nose and palate. While being served in a coconut with a little umbrella seems fitting, the can it’s in will have to do. It’s so nom nom, that it might leave you numb numb. So drink responsibly. Cheers!
ABV: 7.5% IBU 33
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We need topics!
Weekender episodes - anything goes!
We need ideas for things you’d like to hear about in our Deep Dive episodes! Help us out by emailing suggestions to [email protected]
Come see us at Hamvention
May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
Repeater for sale!
Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, if you’re not! The repeater that Russ had set up has been taken offline because of Russ’s death. If anyone is interested in everything available (sold as a package deal only), please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll send you the details/pictures. Pickup in SW Missouri, the Billings, Montana area or at Hamvention (or if you live along the route between either of our homes and Hamvention; other places hinge on whether we will be traveling through/to where it needs to go. Don’t hesitate to ask!).
Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!
Feedback from Peace Carmene W1DCN
Feedback from Thiago S.
Feedback from Steve D
Feedback from Ted Poppke WO0R
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58 min
April 06LHS Episode #611: iNTERCEPT Deep Dive
Show Notes
Deep Dive Topic - iNTERCEPT
iNTERCEPT is a unified web interface for software-defined radio tools. Monitor pagers, track aircraft, scan WiFi networks, and more — all from your browser.
More Information:
https://lhs.fyi/Lc (Main Site)
https://lhs.fyi/Ld (YouTube)
https://lhs.fyi/Le (YouTube)
https://lhs.fyi/Lf (HamRadioTherapy Review)
https://lhs.fyi/Lg (RTL-SDR Review)
Announcements & Feedback:
Announcements:
Can you help support the show?
You can do that via Patreon, Paypal, Merch - just a few bucks a month helps us out immensely when it comes to covering the costs of giving you the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet!
We DESPERATELY need topics!
Weekender episodes - anything goes!
We need ideas for things you’d like to hear about in our Deep Dive episodes! Help us out by emailing suggestions to [email protected]
Come see us at Hamvention
May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
Repeater for sale!
Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, if you’re not! The repeater that Russ had set up has been taken offline because of Russ’s death. If anyone is interested in everything available (sold as a package deal only), please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll send you the details/pictures. Pickup in SW Missouri, the Billings, Montana area or at Hamvention (or if you live along the route between either of our homes and Hamvention; other places hinge on whether we will be traveling through/to where it needs to go. Don’t hesitate to ask!).
Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!
Feedback:
YouTube Comment - Omarchy Video - tgrossner
Omarchy seems like a hammer in search of a nail. I’m sure it fits a niche, but it’s not my niche.
YouTube Comment - Omarchy Video - PaulGriffith
I have no experience with Omarchy. I might consider adding it to my bucket of something-to-try-sometime. KE5WMA
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44 min
March 30LHS Episode #610: YOLO
Show Notes
Amateur Radio Topics:
FCC Warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio Operator for 911 Interference
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a notice of licensed operation and harmful interference to an amateur radio operator in Pittsburgh regarding transmissions on a 911 emergency services channel from a handheld transceiver. Last summer, the FCC received a complaint from Allegheny County, Pa., Emergency Services concerning interference with one of its UHF “T-Band” emergency communications channels. The interference affected the county’s west EMS dispatch channel on 470.4375 MHz. After the agents notified Kundston of the issue, he produced a Baofeng BTech UV-Pro handheld radio.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L5 (Radioworld)
Hamvention Announces Award Recipients
Technical Achievement Award Robert Famiglio K3RF
Amateur of the Year Award Dr. Jose “Otis” Vicens NP4G
Special Achievement Award Martha Fell N3QBE and Joe Fell W3GMS
Club of the Year Long Island CW Club
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L6 (Hamvention)
Ham Deck
Ham Deck playing cards are a portable reference system for amateur radio operators. The deck focuses on practical lookups used during real operating sessions.
Band plan summaries by region
Common calling frequencies
Digital mode frequency references
Operating reminders and checklists
Compact lookup tables for common station tasks
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L7 (hamdeck)
Open Source / Linux Topics:
Ubuntu 26.04 Beta is now available to download
The beta release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” is now available for download, arriving a month ahead of the planned stable release on April 23, 2026. This version runs on the latest Linux kernel 7.0 release candidate and features the new GNOME 50 desktop environment along with a new default system monitoring utility called Resources.
Visual updates include colorful new folder icons, a fully opaque Ubuntu Dock, a new default wallpaper, and a refreshed boot spinner animation. The release also introduces OpenJDK 25 as the default Java runtime, updated Mesa 26.0.2, and includes AI packages like AMD ROCm and NVIDIA CUDA.
Key Info:
Availability: ISOs are available for Intel/AMD 64-bit, generic ARM, and Raspberry Pi, with beta flavors like Lubuntu, Xubuntu, and Kubuntu also released.
Stability Warning: The beta is not officially supported yet; users should back up data and test in a virtual machine as beta software may break file managers or require driver tweaks.
Known Issues: The Software & Updates utility is not preinstalled, and some flavors like Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Kylin may not have beta images available yet.
Upgrade Path: Installing updates on a beta version will automatically upgrade the system to the final stable release when it launches.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L3 (OMG Ubuntu)
Local privilege escalation in snapd
CVE-2026-3888 - Local privilege escalation in snapd on Linux allows local attackers to get root privilege by re-creating snap’s private /tmp directory when systemd-tmpfiles is configured to automatically clean up this directory. This issue affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, and 24.04 LTS.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L2 (ubuntu)
YOLO Linux
YOLO Linux is a modern Linux distribution designed from first principles to prioritize user outcomes over system management, featuring a conversational AI agent that replaces the traditional command line. Instead of requiring users to memorize commands or configure complex settings, YOLO Linux allows them to describe their intent in plain language (e.g., “Install the browser” or “Connect to the VPN”), and the AI agent automatically handles the installation, configuration, and security. Built on a standard Linux 6.12 kernel, it maintains a zero-shell security posture by eliminating direct user access to the terminal, thereby reducing the attack surface while ensuring all operations are logged, auditable, and explainable. This approach aims to make Linux accessible to everyone by removing the learning curve associated with traditional operating system administration.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/L4 (yololinux)
Linux in the Ham Shack Topics:
GPL Violation Discussion on IU8LMC’s FT2 and Decodium
Onno (VK6FLAB) from Foundations of Amateur Radio podcast let us know over on Mastodon that IU8LMC’s FT2 and Decodium was under scrutiny due to violations of the GPL (source code not released).
Reddit Discussion from Last Month: https://lhs.fyi/L8
Decodium Shannon Repo: https://lhs.fyi/L9
WSJT-X Improved Comment: https://lhs.fyi/La
WSJT-X Improved Version 3.10 Released: https://lhs.fyi/Lb (Sourceforge)
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Weekender episodes - anything goes!
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Come see us at Hamvention - May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
There will be a memorial service for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, MO on November 1, 2026. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!
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tsham
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46 min
March 23LHS Episode #609: The Weekender CXXXVII
Show Notes
Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)
“Your Dream Car”
This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)
Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
Honey Balsamic Glazed Ham
Description:
Russ was never a fan of baked ham, until he moved here and tried my mom’s (which I’ve shared that recipe before in the past; it was an orange juice and brown sugar mixture). While we hadn’t gotten the chance to try this recipe yet, he was excited to try it (because what is better with ham that a lot of tasty mustard?). This is in my menu rotation for Easter.
Ingredients
1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lb. total; preferably shank end)
2 tsp. black peppercorns
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in diamond pattern, cutting only 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Cover ham and pan tightly with foil and bake 11/2 hours.
Meanwhile, using heavy pan, crush peppercorns; place in bowl. Add honey, mustards, and vinegar and whisk to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving.
Brush one-third of glaze (about 1/3 cup) over ham and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes; rotate ham in oven and repeat with another 1/3 cup glaze and bake another 15 minutes. Brush remaining 1/3 cup glaze over ham and bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature registers 140°F, 15 to 20 minutes more. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.
Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
White Sangria
Description:
I have always been a huge fan of fruity drinks, and I am a huge fan of white wine… so what could be better for your Easter related meal?
Ingredients
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Applejack
1/2 medium green apple, cored and diced
1 medium orange, halved
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 mango or nectarine, pitted and sliced
1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
2 (750-mL) bottles dry white wine, chilled
1 (750-mL) bottle prosecco, chilled, to serve
Fresh mint or basil sprigs, to garnish
Directions
In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine the sugar with ⅓ cup water. Microwave until the sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir well, then let cool completely.
In a large pitcher, combine the Applejack and apple. Let sit for 10 minutes until the flavors incorporate.
Squeeze half of the orange into the pitcher. Cut the remaining half of the orange into thin slices. Add the orange slices, lime, mango or nectarine, and strawberries; stir to combine. Pour the white wine over the fruit and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup and taste for sweetness. Add more simple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired.
Serve the sangria over ice, topped with a splash of chilled prosecco, if you like. Garnish with fresh mint or basil sprigs.
Russ’s Drink Corner
(I will occasionally pick something from Russ’s collection to mention… but I didn’t have time tonight)
Bill’s Whatever Corner
Charlie Russel Irish Style Red Ale - Harvest Moon Brewing - Belt, Montana
5.5% ABV 20 IBU
Because the water in Belt is almost identical to the classic Burton water in England, we have brewed a beer very similar to an ale from that region. Two row pale ale malt combined with hops of a soft, flowery character but not overly aromatic or bitter, combine for an ale to be enjoyed year round. This ale is red in color and has malt character like an amber ale but with the hoppiness of a pale ale.
Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)
Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
There will be a memorial service for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, MO on November 1, 2026. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!
Please Help Support the Show
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Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)
Patreon
John Stengel
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Delring, KQ4ALK
Mike, K6GTE
39 min
March 16LHS Episode #608: OpenHamClock Deep Dive
Show Notes
Deep Dive Topic
OpenHamClock
A real-time amateur radio dashboard for the modern operator.
OpenHamClock brings DX cluster spots, space weather, propagation predictions, POTA activations, SOTA activations, WWFF activations, WWBOTA activations, PSKReporter, satellite tracking, WSJT-X integration, direct rig control, and more into a single browser-based interface. Run it locally on a Raspberry Pi, on your desktop, or access it from anywhere via a cloud deployment.
📝 License: MIT — See LICENSE
Installation Instructions - gotcha
Setup - .env, rigctld
Features - many
Thoughts - Getting through the setup was rough, payoff is pretty good.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KZ (github)
Demo: https://lhs.fyi/L0 (openhamclock)
Related Topics
DXChrono - https://lhs.fyi/L1 (Peter MM9SQL)
Announcements/Feedback
Support the show (Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Share, Rate)
Hamvention - May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
Subscribers & Supporters
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Mayerdoor
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Don, KB2YSI
40 min
March 09LHS Episode #607: Fastest Digital Mode Ever
Show Notes
Introduction
ARDC Community Meeting - I attended this on Saturday
IC-7100 Setup - FT8-a-thon
Cheryl stared at a powered off radio for 5 minutes, trying to work up the nerve to turn it on. Didn’t happen. 😂
Amateur Radio Topics
MFJ Documentary On The Horizon
Martin F. Jue: Life and Legacy: A documentary about MFJ Enterprises, ingenuity, legacy, and community.
Martin F. Jue (K5FLU) founded MFJ Enterprises and helped shape modern amateur radio. This documentary explores his life, his work, and the people who built MFJ alongside him: preserving a uniquely American story of ingenuity, labor, and community.
The project appears to still be seeking funding and has a trailer released already.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KS (Preston Booth)
D-Star Beacon by OK1CHP
Simple D-Star transceiver for TTGO T-Beam ESP32 SX1278 written with Platformio.
Technical details and features
It uses sx127x FSK Continuous direct Mode, PreambleDetect and SyncAddress on DIO0, Dclk(DIO1) and Data(DIO2)
RX stop happens after D-Star ending frame or failed receiving frame sync packet.
Decodes D-Star RF Header, 20 characters message and and sends DV Slow data payload to the Bluetooth Connection where it could be decoded with RS-MS1A or D-Rats or some other app.
Could send DPRS possition report with coordinates from local GPS with configured timeout.
Web interface is used to configure the transceiver.
It looks for preconfigured WiFi ssid and password and eventually starts it’s own hotspot.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KT (github)
Featured: https://lhs.fyi/KU (HackADay)
The Fastest Digital Mode Ever Created?
FT2 is a revolutionary digital mode for amateur radio, developed by IU8LMC with the support of ARI Caserta. It uses the same codec as FT8 and FT4 (77-bit payload, LDPC 174/91, GFSK modulation) but compresses the transmission cycle to just 3.8 seconds. Software required for this is currently: Decodium v3.0 FT2 “Raptor”. It is an optimized weak-signal FT2 client with enhanced sensitivity, extended frequency range, and real-time NTP/DT feedback. Based on WSJT-X 3.0.0 RC1 — focused exclusively on FT2 mode. License: GPL v3 (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KV (ft2.it)
Indiana prohibits HOAs from restricting amateur radio antennas
HB 1152 was just signed into law and prohibits HOAs from adopting or enforcing any rule that restricts amateur radio equipment including antennas, towers, and feedlines.
According to Hunter Reed KD9YLQ, the ham who wrote the amendment for State Senator Alexander, “the bill would require that once an HOA updates its governing documents, then they have to comply with the law.” There’s nothing in the law that would require an HOA to change or not enforce their existing rules unless the rules were adopted or amended after June 30, 2026.
Relevant section of the bill to follow:
SECTION 6. IC32-25.5-3.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]:
Chapter 3.4. Homeowners Association Regulation of Amateur Radio Antennas
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “amateur radio antenna” means an antenna, support structure, tower, feed line, or related equipment used by an amateur station as defined by 47 CFR 97.3.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “governing documents” has the meaning set forth in IC 32-25.5-2-3.
Sec. 3. This chapter applies only to a homeowners association’s adoption or amendment of governing documents after June 30, 2026.
Sec. 4. A homeowners association may not adopt or enforce a regulation, rule, or other policy that has the effect of prohibiting a person from maintaining an amateur radio antenna on a property that the person owns, rents, or leases.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KX (reddit)
House Bill Details: https://lhs.fyi/KY (Indiana General Assembly)
Open Source / Linux
Carl Richell, CEO System 76, Responds To Age Verification
System76 CEO Carl Richell has issued a strong critique of new U.S. state laws requiring operating systems to implement age verification, particularly California’s Assembly Bill 1043 and Colorado’s Senate Bill 26-051. While acknowledging the legal obligation to comply, Richell argues these laws are ineffective and threaten user privacy and digital freedom. He highlights New York’s proposed bill as being more dangerous.
“New York’s proposed Senate Bill S8102A requires adults to prove they’re adults to use a computer, exercise bike, smart watch, or car if the device is internet enabled with app ecosystems. The bill explicitly forbids self-reporting and leaves the allowed methods to regulations written by the Attorney General. Practical methods for a bill of such extreme breadth would require, in many instances, providing private information to a third-party just to use a computer at all.”
“The challenges we face are neither technical nor legal. The only solution is to educate our children about life with digital abundance. Throwing them into the deep end when they’re 16 or 18 is too late. It’s a wonderful and weird world. Yes, there are dark corners. There always will be. We have to teach our children what to do when they encounter them and we have to trust them.”
Despite concerns, System76 plans to implement a minimal, privacy-preserving age prompt to comply with the law, while continuing to advocate for its repeal or constitutional challenge.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KO (system76 blog)
Podman 5.8.0 Released
Podman (the POD MANager) is a tool for managing containers and images, volumes mounted into those containers, and pods made from groups of containers. Podman runs containers on Linux, but can also be used on Mac and Windows systems using a Podman-managed virtual machine. Podman is based on libpod, a library for container lifecycle management that is also contained in this repository. The libpod library provides APIs for managing containers, pods, container images, and volumes. Podman releases a new major or minor release 4 times a year, during the second week of February, May, August, and November. Patch releases are more frequent and may occur at any time to get bugfixes out to users.
Features
The podman quadlet install command can now install files which contain multiple separate Quadlet files. The files must be separated with a — delimeter on a new line, and each section must begin with a # FileName= line to name the new Quadlet (#27384).
The podman update command now features a new option, –ulimit, to update container ulimits (#26381).
The podman exec command now features a new option, –no-session, which disables tracking of the exec session to improve performance and startup time (#26588).
Changes
Podman will now automatically attempt to migrate legacy BoltDB databases to SQLite when the system reboots. This is necessary as support for BoltDB will be removed in Podman 6.0 in May. If automatic migration is not possible, a new option, podman system migrate –migrate-db, will manually force a migration.
The podman secret create - command no longer requires that the secret be provided through a pipe, and instead allows typing the secret through the terminal (#27879).
Bugfixes
Fixed a bug where healthchecks would sometimes fail to execute due to systemd rate limits.
API
Added new APIs for interacting with Quadlets, including GET /libpod/quadlets/{name}/file (print contents of a Quadlet file), GET /libpod/quadlets/{name}/exists (check if the given Quadlet exists), POST /libpod/quadlets (install one or more Quadlets), DELETE /libpod/quadlets (remove one or more Quadlets), and DELETE /libpod/quadlets/{name} (remove a single Quadlet)..
Misc
Updated Buildah to v1.43.0
Updated the containers/storage library v1.62.0
Updated the containers/image library to v5.39.1
Updated the containers/common library to v0.67.0
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KQ (github)
NVIDIA R595 Linux Driver Beta Brings New Vulkan Support & DRI3 v1.2
Exciting for Linux users with the NVIDIA 595 driver series is adding some long sought Vulkan capabilities plus also enabling DRI3 version 1.2 support. The NVIDIA 595.45.04 beta driver for Linux brings support for the descriptor heap (VK_EXT_descriptor_heap) and present timing (VK_EXT_present_timing) extensions as some great additions to now see with the NVIDIA driver to enhance the Linux gaming experience. The NVIDIA 595.45.04 Linux driver also now enables the modesetting parameter by default for the nvidia-drm kernel driver, improved GPU reset handling, a new application profile for CUDA apps to reach P0 p-state, and raising the minimum Wayland version to v1.20. Plus there are various bug fixes – including hang fixes.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KP (Phoronix)
Gentoo on Codeberg
Gentoo now has a presence on Codeberg, and contributions can be submitted for the Gentoo repository mirror at https://codeberg.org/gentoo/gentoo as an alternative to GitHub. Eventually also other git repositories will become available under the Codeberg Gentoo organization. This is part of the gradual mirror migration away from GitHub, as already mentioned in the 2025 end-of-year review. Codeberg is a site based on Forgejo, maintained by a dedicated non-profit organization, and located in Berlin, Germany. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this move possible! These mirrors are for convenience for contribution and we continue to host our own repositories, just like we did while using GitHub mirrors for ease of contribution too.
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KW (gentoo news)
Linux in the Ham Shack
iNTERCEPT
iNTERCEPT, a free and open-source platform that unites the best signal intelligence tools into a single, accessible interface.
Features
Pager Decoding - POCSAG/FLEX via rtl_fm + multimon-ng
433MHz Sensors - Weather stations, TPMS, IoT devices via rtl_433
Sub-GHz Analyzer - RF capture and protocol decoding for 300-928 MHz ISM bands via HackRF
Aircraft Tracking - ADS-B via dump1090 with real-time map and radar
Vessel Tracking - AIS ship tracking with VHF DSC distress monitoring
ACARS Messaging - Aircraft datalink messages via acarsdec
VDL2 - VHF Data Link Mode 2 aircraft datalink decoding via dumpvdl2
Listening Post - Wideband frequency scanner with real-time audio monitoring
Weather Satellites - NOAA APT and Meteor LRPT image decoding via SatDump with auto-scheduler
WebSDR - Remote HF/shortwave listening via KiwiSDR network
ISS SSTV - Slow-scan TV image reception from the International Space Station
HF SSTV - Terrestrial SSTV on shortwave frequencies (80m-10m, VHF, UHF)
APRS - Amateur packet radio position reports and telemetry via direwolf
Satellite Tracking - Pass prediction with polar plot and ground track map
Utility Meters - Electric, gas, and water meter reading via rtlamr
ADS-B History - Persistent aircraft history with reporting dashboard (Postgres optional)
WiFi Scanning - Monitor mode reconnaissance via aircrack-ng
Bluetooth Scanning - Device discovery and tracker detection (with Ubertooth support)
BT Locate - SAR Bluetooth device location with GPS-tagged signal trail mapping and proximity alerts
GPS - Real-time GPS position tracking with live map, speed, altitude, and satellite info
TSCM - Counter-surveillance with RF baseline comparison and threat detection
Meshtastic - LoRa mesh network integration
Space Weather - Real-time solar and geomagnetic data from NOAA SWPC, NASA SDO, and HamQSL (no SDR required)
Spy Stations - Number stations and diplomatic HF network database
Remote Agents - Distributed SIGINT with remote sensor nodes
Offline Mode - Bundled assets for air-gapped/field deployments
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KR (github)
OpenHamClock
A real-time amateur radio dashboard for the modern operator.
OpenHamClock brings DX cluster spots, space weather, propagation predictions, POTA activations, SOTA activations, WWFF activations, WWBOTA activations, PSKReporter, satellite tracking, WSJT-X integration, direct rig control, and more into a single browser-based interface. Run it locally on a Raspberry Pi, on your desktop, or access it from anywhere via a cloud deployment.
🌐 Live Site: openhamclock.com
📧 Contact: Chris, K0CJH — [email protected]
☕ Support the Project: buymeacoffee.com/k0cjh — Running openhamclock.com comes with real hosting costs including network egress, memory, CPU, and the time spent maintaining and improving the project. There is absolutely no obligation to donate — OpenHamClock is and always will be free. But if you find it useful and want to chip in, your donations are greatly appreciated and go directly toward keeping the site running and funding future development.
🔧 Get Involved: This is an open-source project and the amateur radio community is encouraged to dig into the code, fork it, and build the features you want to see. Whether it’s a new panel, a data source integration, or a bug fix — PRs are welcome. See Contributing below.
📝 License: MIT — See LICENSE
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KZ (github)
Demo: https://lhs.fyi/L0 (openhamclock)
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How to install it on Dragon OS. Could you please help
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March 03LHS Episode #606: A New Beginning
Show Notes
Status of Everything
OHB — Open HamClock Backend
Source: https://lhs.fyi/KI (github)
The Digital Age Assurance Act
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Colorado’s Bill: https://lhs.fyi/KK (Colorado.gov)
MidnightBSD’s Statement: Until we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use, effective January 1, 2027. https://lhs.fyi/KL (X / FKA Twitter)
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December 18, 2025LHS Episode #605: Year-End Roundtable 2025
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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)
2025 Year End Wrap Up
Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)
Have you acquired any new and interesting equipment?
Is CW on the rise and digital on the decline?
Segment 3 (Open Source)
Do you use AI and, if so, how? Is AI the beginning of the end or a new beginning?
Have you made any major distribution changes or are you sticking with your favorite? What do you use?
Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack, Hedonism)
What’s your favorite ham radio-based application or what is the one you use most often?
What is your hedonism of choice for tonight’s episode?
Any predictions for 2026 re: ham radio, open source or just anything?
Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)
Our next episode will be January 11, 2026. See you then!
VK6EK-Darren on Discord
Just dropping a plug for the POTA support your parks weekend january 17-18.
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December 13, 2025LHS Episode #604: Visual Studio Code Deep Dive
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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)
Code-OSS / Visual Studio Code / VSCodium
Code-OSS is the open-source foundation upon which Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is built. It is a distribution of the Code - OSS repository, which is developed by Microsoft in collaboration with the community under the MIT license. Code-OSS provides comprehensive code editing, navigation, debugging, extensibility, and integration with existing tools, forming the core of the edit-build-debug cycle for developers.
Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is a proprietary distribution of the same source code with additional Microsoft-specific customizations. These customizations include Microsoft trademarks, branding (such as the product name “Microsoft Visual Studio Code”), integration with the Visual Studio Marketplace, remote development features, telemetry collection, and access to proprietary extensions like the C#/.NET debugger. The proprietary components are enforced through mechanisms such as a handshake protocol to ensure compliance with licensing restrictions.
VSCodium is a community-driven project that actively disables telemetry by default and rewrites telemetry-related code to prevent any data from being sent to Microsoft servers, ensuring a more privacy-focused experience. VSCodium also uses the Open VSX Registry as its default extension marketplace, which is open-source and vendor-neutral, allowing extensions to be published and used without requiring a Microsoft account or agreeing to Microsoft’s terms of service.
Extensions
Built In - Default Language Support, Selection of Themes
Some of Mine
Language/Platform Based - C/C++, .NET Install Tool, C#, C# Dev Kit, Python, Pylance, Razor, Vue, Rust-Analyzer, Ruff, Even Better TOML, Container Tools, Docker, DockerDX, AWS, SQL Server, ZPL, VGL, Jupyter, WSL
Looks and Feels - Winter is Coming Theme
Creature Comforts - GitHub Copilot (Chat), Claude, GitLens, Remote - SSH, Remote Explorer, Rainbow CSV
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Discord message from Steve, KE4ALN
I was wondering, since it is “Linux” in the ham shack, when you do your intros with call signs could you also annoucne which Linux distro you are running. Like hams tell there rig make and model? Thanks for listening.
Christmas Announcement
Girls and boys can talk to Santa Claus, via amateur radio, nightly at 7:00 PM Central this month! The 3916 Nets will be presenting The Santa Net on 3.916 MHz once again this holiday season. “We enjoy helping young people and their families have a shared Christmas experience that they’ll always remember,” said Pete Thomson, KE5GGY. Prior to each night’s Santa Net, pre-net check-ins can be made at https://lhs.fyi/KH.
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December 07, 2025LHS Episode #603: The Weekender CXXXVI
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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)
How do you deal with QRN?
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This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)
Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
Bourbon Brown Sugar Cheesecake with Pecan Crust and Butterscotch Bourbon Sauce
Description
Because of my having Celiac Disease, our food life has changed drastically… and I really needed a great dessert recipe for Thanksgiving. We both love cheesecake, and I went on the hunt for a recipe of a cheesecake we had in the past. And this recipe won, hands down. Obviously we went with a pecan crust to avoid all Gluten… but I think it made the perfect crust for the cheesecake!
Ingredients (Crust)
3 tablespoons salted butter
2-1/4 cups pecan meal or coarsely ground pecans
3 tablespoons light brown sugar or granulated sugar
Ingredients (Filling)
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
3 tbsp Bourbon
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
Ingredients (Topping)
16 oz container of sour cream
2 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp Bourbon
Ingredients (Sauce)
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Bourbon
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Directions (Crust)
Preheat oven to 350F. Microwave the butter in a large microwave safe bowl on HIGH for 35 seconds or until it melts. Stir in the pecans and sugar, stirring until coated with the butter. Press the pecan mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, using your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Baking the crust helps make the crust firm and not crumble when sliced. Let cool completely. Make your own coarsely ground pecans: Place 2-3/4 cups pecan pieces or halves in a food processor and pulse until pecans are coarsely ground. Be careful not to make pecan butter! To Freeze: Cover the pecan crust in the pie plate with aluminum foil or inside a large resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 3 months. Great for planning ahead for the holidays. Butter can also be melted in a small saucepan on the stovetop on medium-low.
Directions (Filling)
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream cheese until fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating at low speed until just combined. Beat in bourbon, vanilla, and brown sugar until just combined. Pour filling into crust and put springform pan in a baking pan. Bake cake in middle of oven for 35 minutes. Leaving oven on, transfer cake in springform pan to a rack and let stand 5 minutes. (Center of cake will set as it cools.)
Directions (Topping)
In a bowl stir together sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls of topping around edge of cake and spread gently over center, smoothing evenly. Bake cake in baking pan in middle of oven 10 minutes and cool completely in springform pan on rack. Chill cake, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 4 days. Run a thin knife around inside edge of pan and remove side of pan. Transfer cake to a serving plate and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Directions (Sauce)
In a dry 3-quart heavy kettle cook sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, swirling kettle, until deep golden. Remove kettle from heat and carefully add water and bourbon down side of kettle (mixture will bubble and steam). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Stir in butter until incorporated and cool sauce to warm. Note: Butterscotch bourbon sauce may be made 1 week ahead and chilled covered. Reheat sauce to warm before serving. Drizzle on cheesecake and place a pecan half on each piece as garnish.
Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
Maple Bourbon Smash
Description
A drink with tastes tied to autumn in the US.
Ingredients
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce maple syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
Lemon twist for garnish
Directions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the bourbon, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture until thoroughly chilled and well combined. Strain the drink into a double old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon twist for a touch of citrusy aroma. Serve immediately and enjoy the smooth, sweet, and citrusy flavors of this Maple-Bourbon Smash.
Russ’s Drink Corner
Edradour 10 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Description
The ten year old Edradour is handmade and one of the last Single Malt Whiskies from a traditional farm distillery still in production today. The methods of production remain virtually unchanged in the last 150 years and are only just capable of commercial quantities. Indeed Edradour Distillery makes as much whisky in a year as most distilleries produce in a week. A rare pleasure for a fortunate few. Aged 100% in Oloroso Sherry casks. Chill filtered at 43% ABV.
Details
Mashbill: 100% malted barley
Region: Highland
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Color: Light amber
Nose: Dried fruits, sherry, almonds, butterscotch
Taste: Spiced fruit cake, simple syrup, honey, almonds, toffee
Finish: Oak, honey, subtle red fruit, hints of baking spices
Price: $70 (750ml)
Rating: 95
Bill’s Whatever Corner
2025 Kirkland Signature Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout Vintage Ale
(AI Summary) The 2025 Kirkland Signature Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout is a limited-release beer crafted by Deschutes Brewery for Costco, aged for about nine months in bourbon barrels. It features notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, vanilla, and bourbon, with a warming finish. The beer has an ABV of around 12% and is considered a smooth, complex sipper, though some reviews suggest the barrel character could be more pronounced.
Flavor profile
Aroma: Bourbon, vanilla, dark chocolate, coffee, and oak notes.
Taste: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and bourbon, with hints of vanilla and toffee. Some reviews note notes of black licorice and tobacco.
Finish: A warming, smooth finish with a hint of bitterness and oak tannins.
Technical details
Brewery: Deschutes Brewery
Aging: Aged in bourbon barrels for approximately nine months.
ABV: Approximately 12%
Style: Imperial Stout, though some reviews note it may lean more towards a strong ale
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