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June 08, 2018 LHS Episode #232: The Weekender XI

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The Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

DRCG Worldwide RTTY Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/6P

ARRL June VHF Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/6Q

Contests Next Weekend

All-Asian DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/6R

Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge

Source: https://lhs.fyi/stew

ARRL Kids Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/6S

Special Events

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, N1C

Grand Prix de Montreal, VE2SPEED

NASA on the Air (NOTA), NN4SA

Source: https://lhs.fyi/6U

Announcements

Our recording schedule may be in a state of flux for the next two to three weeks as Bill shimmies and shakes his way through Florida and western Europe. Visit the LHS homepage or social media channels for updates.

Ham Radio Challenge

Participate in ARRL Kids Day. Get a youngster interested in amateur radio.

The Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Q4OS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/q4os

Events

Texas Linux Fest

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/6J

Open Source Data Center Conference

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/6V

Open Source Challenge

Use an open-source tool to complete a current task.

The Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner

Garlic Herb Butter Steak Packets

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, cut into fourths

2 carrots, sliced

1 can sliced mushrooms

1 red bell pepper, cubed

1 green bell pepper, cubed

½ red onion, cut into cubes

salt and pepper

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1½ pound top sirloin steak, cut into one inch cubes, raw*

Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients

½ cup butter, room temperature

¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a medium sized bowl add the red potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and red onion. Add salt and pepper and toss with olive oil. Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on counter. Evenly place vegetable mixture on each piece of foil. Top vegetables with steak. To make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl add the butter, parsley, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Divide evenly and place on top of the steak. Double fold top and ends of each piece of foil, leaving space for steam to gather. Place packets on the grill and cover. Grill 20-30 minutes, turning over halfway through or until steak is cooked through and veggies are tender. Carefully open packets and serve. (if you want to cook these inside, bake in your oven at 400 degrees F, for about 1 hour)

Russ’s Drink Corner

Booker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch 2015-01)

ABV: 64.35% (128.7 Proof, Varies)

Location: Clermont, KY

Color: Rich, warm caramel with a hint of amber

Nose: Alcohol, smoked oak, cream sherry, light floral hints, bowl of nuts

Taste: Oak, vanilla, caramel, raisin, leather

Cost: $65

Rating: 94

Bill’s Whatever Corner

7venth Sun Brewery’s Headbanger IPA

ABV: 6.5%