Linux in the Ham Shack

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

YOTA

Introduction

IARU Region 2 YOTA

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/9j (YOTA Region 1)

https://lhs.fyi/ip (YOTA Region 2)

https://lhs.fyi/iq (YOTA Camp Announcement)

https://lhs.fyi/ir (YOTA GoFundMe)

https://lhs.fyi/htl (Ham Talk Live)

https://lhs.fyi/9u (Amateur Radio Newsline)

https://lhs.fyi/is (EARS, W9EAR)

https://lhs.fyi/yarc (YARC)

https://lhs.fyi/it (Youth Contesting)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Initial release of podcast contained pre-show audio

E-mail from Gene, BX8AAD

E-mail from Ed, DD5LP

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

North American QSO Party

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5v (NCJ)

ARRL January VHF Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/bQ (ARRL)

Worked All Britain 1.8 MHz Phone/CW

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i5 (WAB)

Contests Next Weekend

CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5u (CQWW)

BARTG RTTY Sprint

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i7 (BARTG)

REF Contest, CW

Source: https://lhs.fyi/bR (REF)

UBA DX Contest, SSB

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i6 (UBA)

Winter Field Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/wfd  (WFD)

Special Events

Quartzfest 2020

Source: https://lhs.fyi/bE

Shuttle Columbia Special Event

Source: https://lhs.fyi/in (Nagadoches ARC)

Announcements

Keep a few dollars back. Our Hamvention 2020 campaign will be starting up shortly! Thank you in advance.

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Use GridTracker to work at least ten states on any band with FT-8. See how easy it is.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Fedora Core 31

Source: https://lhs.fyi/fedora

Events

FOSDEM'20

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ik (FOSDEM)

O’Reilly Software Architecture Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/il (O’Reilly)

SCaLE 18x

Source: https://lhs.fyi/im (SCaLE)

LHS Open Source Challenge

Google for a trending Open Source topic or technology and learn something about it even if it’s not relevent to your field or life.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Margarita Cupcakes

Ingredients

9 ounces margarita mix

3 ounces tequila

3/4 ounce Grand Marnier

1 box white cake mix

3 large egg whites

2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon lime zest

Lime Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

5 to 6 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

1/8 teaspoon salt

green food coloring, if desired

small lime slices for garnish, if desired

Directions (Cupcakes)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two dozen cupcake tins with paper liners. Whisk together margarita mix, tequila and Grand Marnier in a small bowl. Measure out 1 1/4 cups for the recipe; pour the rest on some ice and drink it while making the cupcakes. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cake mix, egg whites, oil, lime zest and 1 1/4 cups of the margarita mix from step 1. Blend on low for about 30 seconds and then increase speed to medium and blend for two additional minutes. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners (about 3/4 full). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove them to a rack to cool completely.

Directions (Icing)

Place the butter in a large bowl and beat with electric mixer until the butter is fluffy. Add 5 cups of powdered sugar, lime juice, zest and salt. Mix until thick and creamy. Add more powdered sugar until the frosting is of a good spreading (or piping) consistency. Mix in a tiny amount of green food coloring or gel paste if you’d like the frosting to have a green tint. Ice the cupcakes in whatever manner you prefer… spreading or piping the frosting. Use small lime slices as garnish.

Notes and Tips

Conversions: 9 ounces = a little over a cup, 3 ounces = a little less than 1/3 cup, 3/4 ounce = 1 1/2 Tablespoons. Grand Marnier is an orange liqueur- sub another kind if you’d like or add in some orange juice. Don’t worry too much about exact measuring for the margarita mix/tequila/Grand Marnier. Just eyeball it and measure out the 1 1/4 cups that you’ll need for the recipe. If you just spread frosting on the cupcakes (rather than piping), you’ll probably have a bit of frosting leftover. If you prepare these a day before, it’s best to place them into a covered container and refrigerate them. Remove them to room temperature a couple of hours before serving. Of course, they’re best if eaten the day they’re made.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Tomatin Dualchas Highland Single Malt Scotch

Description

When Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897, the isolated and idyllic setting of Tomatin was almost perfect. However there wasn’t a local workforce; the local inhabitants were scattered shepherds and cattle drovers. The company began a project of construction to accommodate its workforce. Since that time the distillery has been at the heart of the community and the community at the heart of the distillery. This legacy has continued and Tomatin remains one of the few distilleries to provide a home for its dedicated craftsmen. Time in Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks brings a light sweetness to The Tomatin Legacy, which boasts aromas of vanilla, marshmallow, pineapple and lemon. On the palate gentle flavours of candy, pine, lemon sherbet, apples and sponge cake emerge ahead of a light, clean finish.

Details

Mashbill: Barley

ABV: 43% (86 Proof)

Region: Highlands

Color: Light gold

Nose: Light and fruity with hints of vanilla, pineapple, unripe banana and lemon

Taste: Similar to the nose with vanilla, lemon, straw and a hint of a pepper

Finish: Short, with oaky sweetness and lingering tingle of pepper

Price: $20-25 (750ml)

Rating: 84

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Stone Brewing - Stone IPA - The Iconic West Coast Style IPA

Details

ABV:  6.9%

IBU:  71

From the Brewer:  By definition, an India pale ale is hoppier and higher in alcohol than its little brother, pale ale—and we deliver in spades. One of the most well-respected and best-selling IPAs in the country, this golden beauty explodes with tropical, citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas, all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. This crisp, extra hoppy brew is hugely refreshing on a hot day, but will always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

ARRL Sending Equipment After Puerto Rico Earthquake

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ic (ARRL)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

What Good is Bitcoin if the Internet Fails?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/id (Decrypt)

Nominations Solicited for Six ARRL Awards

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ie

Why Scientists Are Counting Whales from Space

Source: https://lhs.fyi/if (Popular Science)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Huawei Unveils OpenEuler, CentOS-Based Linux Distribution

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/i9  (/.)

TensorFlow Meetup

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/ia (TensorFlow)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/io

Make OpenStreetMap Better, Use StreetComplete

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/ib (Reddit)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Tucnak 4.19 Stable Release

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i8

Contesting on CQRLOG

Recent Developments in GridTracker

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hk (GridTracker)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

David Filmer

Twitter

@Grete_64415

@VK3ZZK_HK6O

@VE1XE

@muz4now

@Przemek39408192

YouTube

Nele

Tom Mihelich

Tim Stanton

Ray Ettinger

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Simple Homebrew Antennas for HF

All-Band or Multi-Band

G5RV (+ other variants)

G7FEK

Dipoles (Random Length, Double Zepp, Trapped, Fan, Folded, Cobbweb, Octopus, OCFD)

EFHW

Magloop

Single Band

Dipoles (Horizontal, Vertical, Hatted (T frame/H frame))

Verticals (1/4 wave, 3/8 wave)

EFHW

Delta Loop

Quad Loop

Sterba Curtain

Discussion Topics for Each Type

Advantages

Disadvantages

NVISability

Materials/Components

Ease of construction/Necessary skills

Loss/Efficiency

Radation pattern

Grounding/Ground planes/Noise

Native/Overall SWR/Impedance

Cost

Tools: VNA, Analyzer, Dummy Load

Books and References

The ARRL Handbook

The ARRL Antenna Book

Even More Wire Antenna Classics (Vol 3)

GFGI - L. B. Cebik, W4RNL

MR300 Analyzer (<$95)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

The 10 Hottest Open Source Technologies and Tools of 2019

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i4 (CRN)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Christmas Is Coming: Talk to Santa on the Air

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hV (Southern Utah Now)

Ofcom Proposals Including 24GHz Railway Radar

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hW (Southgate ARC)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/hX (Ofcom)

AztechSat-1 to Demonstrate Intra-Satellite Communication

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hZ (ARRL)

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/i0 (AztechSat)

https://lhs.fyi/i1 (IARU)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

How to Design a Low-Cost Probe Oscilloscope

Source: https://lhs.fyi/i2 (Hackaday)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/i3 (Github)

ksnip 1.60 alpha

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/hY (github releases)

QEMU version 4.2.0 released

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/hU (qemu)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Calling Radio Amateurs: Help Find OPS-SAT

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hT (Space Daily)

Fedora Core 31 (The Ultimate Ham Shack Build?)

LHS Readiness Score: 3.9

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/fedora

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

John Adams

Ryan Trullinger

Simon Strange

Stephen Loomis

Sal Marciniak

David Haworth

Richard Linder

Twitter

@jeffgranoble

@kg5zzb

@je6whx

@dc540baab

YouTube

J D East

Nick Iozzo

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

GridTracker Part Deux

Interview with Stephen (Tag), N0TTL

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hk (GridTrackeR)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

E-mail from Steve, K0GUZ

E-mail from Gene, BX8AAD

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

ARRL 160-Meter Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/b5 (ARRL)

FT Roundup

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hE (RTTY Contesting)

4 States Second Sunday QRP Sprint

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hF

Contests Next Weekend

ARRL 10-Meter Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/b7 (ARRL)

TRC Digital Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hI

Happy Birthday Rudolph Sprint

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hH

Special Events

Pearl Harbor Day Memorial

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hJ

Skywarn Recognition Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hR

WX3MAS Special Event

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hL

Bethlehem on the Air

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hM

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

SparkyLinux

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hD (Sparky Linux)

Events

Node+JS Interactive 2019

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hO

The Open Source Forum

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hP

The Open Compliance Summit

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hQ

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Reuben Egg Rolls

Ingredients

1 ½ c cooked corned beef, diced

1 c Swiss cheese, shredded (or 12 slices)

¾ c sauerkraut, drained

12 (5 inch) egg roll or wonton wrappers

Directions

Preheat oven to 425F (or heat oil on medium high). In a medium bowl, mix corned beef, shredded cheese*, and sauerkraut *(if using slices, tear in half and set aside). Spread ¼ c of the filling in a line in the center of each wonton wrapper, leaving the corners empty (if using sliced cheese, place one half slice on the eggroll wrapper, place filling on top, then place another half slice on top). Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Moisten the unfolded edges of the wrapper with a little water. Then fold in the two sides. Finally, roll the egg roll towards the last corner to tightly wrap the filling. Place the egg rolls, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Spray the tops with cooking spray or lightly brush the tops with oil (if baking).  If frying, place in oil and cook until golden on all sides, turning while frying. Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden and crisp. Serve with homemade Russian dressing.

Homemade Russian Dressing

Ingredients

1/4 c plain yogurt or sour cream

3 Tbsp ketchup

1 tsp fresh grated horseradish or prepared horseradish

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 tsp paprika

Directions

Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Dressing can be used immediately, but the flavor will improve if refrigerated for at least 10 minutes before using. Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Brenne 10 French Single Malt Whiskey

Description

The whisky is twice-distilled from two types of local indigenous heirloom barley grown on the Brenne estate in an alembic Charente still, creating a floral, fruit-forward new-make spirit. The Spirit is then rested in signature barrels, new French Limousin oak and Cognac casks, before being proofed with water from the Charente River. The resultant liquid is the first single malt in the world to be aged exclusively in these two barrels. This French terroir whisky has a profile rich in fruit-forward, floral, and creamy notes that is exceptionally smooth, set apart from every other whisky.

Details

Mashbill: 100% barley

ABV: 48% (96 Proof)

Region: Cognac, France

Color: Ginger ale

Nose: Hints of cranberry, pear, peppermint, agave and hibiscus

Taste: Pear, melon, hay, honey, pink bubble gum, earthiness like mushrooms

Finish: Long, light nondescript sweetness

Price: $50-100 (750ml)

Rating: 84

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Bill’s Bourbon Mule (Spicy)

Details

Cock’n Bull Ginger Beer

Jim Beam Devil’s Cut

Slice of lime

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Improved Access to Open Source Intelligence Urged

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hz (Federation of American Scientists)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

US JOTA Report 2019

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hG (K2BSA)

YOTA Month Expanding into the Americas

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hK (ARRL)

Downeast Microwave Coming Out With New Transverter

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hN (AMSAT)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Docker Acquired by Mirantis

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hy (TechGenix)

Linux 5.5 Implements more Y2038 Fixes

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hx (Phoronix)

Qt Introduces Qt Marketplace

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hA (BusinessWire)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/hB (Qt Marketplace)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

JS8Call 2.0.1 Released

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hC (groups.io)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/dw (Releases)

OpenwebRX on the RPi4 with RTL-SDR v3 Dongle

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/hS (Quick Start Guide)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

Don Kast

Twitter

@the_brats_uk

@Cherronesus

@ON4CDJ

@PorscheMan356C

@baemazhen

@hamdeals

@Ozwaldster

YouTube

ka6gdt

kingtut 963

Mailing List

KB3FN

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

GridTracker

Interview with Author Stephen (Tag) Loomis, N0TTL

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hk (GridTracker)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

Mentioned by a couple of LHS Listeners

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hw (Slashdot)

E-mail from Bill Wright

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/lfnw (LFNW)