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May 04, 2018 LHS Episode #224: The Weekender IX

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Interview with Carter “Hutch” Hutchinson (K9KJN)

This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

7QP - 7th Call Area QSO Party

1300Z, May 5 to 0700Z, May 6

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

New England QSO Party

2000Z, May 5 to 0500Z, May 6 and 1300Z-2400Z, May 6

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

Indiana QSO Party

1500Z, May 5 to 0300Z, May 6

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

Delaware QSO Party

1700Z, May 5 to 2359Z, May 6

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

Contests Next Weekend

VOLTA WW RTTY Contest

1200Z, May 12 to 1200Z, May 13

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

Special Events

1869 Transcontinental Rail Road Golden Spike Commemorative

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

Announcements

LHS Hamvention campaign is live on GoFundMe!

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Use a digital mode other than PSK-31, RTTY or the WSJT-X modes (FT-8, etc) to make a successful contact.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Ultimate Edition Linux

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

Events

PyDays Vienna 2018

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

Red Hat Summit

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

LHS Open Source Challenge

Listen to at least one episode of an Open Source-inspired podcast that you’ve never listened to before.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Hutch**’s Recipe Corner**

Cajun Pulled Pork

Ingredients

5 lbs Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt

Cajun Tasso Seasoning (see below)

12 oz Coca Cola or Dr Pepper, room temp

Directions

Rub pork completely with 1 cup of tasso seasoning. Discard any leftover seasoning that’s touched pork. Allow pork to rest, uncovered 6 - 12 hours in fridge. When ready to cook: Preheat oven to 220F. Pour room temp soda in roasting pan. Place tassoed pork in roasting pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Cook 8 - 12 hours or until “fork tender” - (usually 2 hours per pound and pork easily pulls apart.) Drain and place pork in a bowl and shred with fork.

Basic Tasso Seasoning – An Easy Cajun Rub

Ingredients

1 part each, by volume

Kosher Salt

Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Cayenne Powder

Granulated Garlic

Paprika

Brown Sugar

Directions

Mix well. Store tasso seasoning at room temp in an airtight container. Great as a rub or seasoning on any kind of meat.

Suggestions

Sandwiches/Sliders: Place shredded pork in hot dog, hamburger buns or dinner rolls. Store extra shredded pork in a sealed container in fridge.

Dry Style: Sprinkle with extra tasso seasoning.

Wet Style: Cover in your favorite BBQ sauce.

Tailgate Style: Wet or dry, then top with coleslaw and serve with your favorite beverage.

This recipe also works well with pork or beef ribs. Adjust times accordingly.

TurboDog or Amber Abita is suggested for the pulled pork

Additional Info:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/videos/homemade-homebrewed (DDD, Season 7, Episode 12)

Russ’s Drink Corner

The Singleton of Glendullan 12

ABV: 40% (80 Proof)

Color: Old gold

Region: Speyside

Nose: Fruity sweetness, vanilla, leather, malted barley, dry grain

Taste: Generally fruity, citrus, raisins, vanilla, honey, sandalwood, maple syrup

Cost: $33 (750ml)

Rating: 86

Bill’s Corner

Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Red Blend 2014

Cost: $10.99 in MT

Blend: 63% Syrah, 33% Merlot, 4% Viognier

ABV: 14.5% (29 Proof)

Taste: This lively red blend presents rose petal aromas and dark fruit cherry flavors, followed by smooth tannins that lead in to a vibrant finish. (Wine.com)

Rating: 87 Points (Wine Magazine)

Music (Segment 4)

“Heart of War” by Message from Sylvia from the album Message from Sylvia, courtesy of Jamendo.

Duration: 4:08

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

Released: Late 2016

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

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