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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Hamlib 3.0 Released

https://sourceforge.net/projects/hamlib/files/hamlib/3.0/

The End of the Paper Trail

Source: https://www.arrl.org

Pigs in Space

Source: https://www.southgatearc.org

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Microsoft Has Developed Its Own Linux Distribution

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/18/microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux_repeat_microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux/

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Interview with Frank Howell, K4FMH

ICQ Podcast

Other Activities

Advocacy

Broadband Hamnet (HSMM-Mesh)

https://www.broadband-hamnet.org

HamWAN

https://www.hamwan.org/

Magnolia Intertie

https://magnolia-intertie.com

Ham Radio Now

https://hamradionow.tv

Amateur Logic

https://amateurlogic.tv

Music

“Messing with the Envelope” by Heifervescent from the Doll Face EP, courtesy of Jamendo.

Location: United Kingdom

Released: August, 2015

Running TIme: 4:05

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

E-mail from James Blocker, KG5IOR

Russ, I am a long time Linux System Admin who has recently gotten into ham radio (KG5IOR) and discovered your pod cast. In fact I was listening to my first episode today #145 when you start talking about a subject that I’ve got a little bit of experience with. There is an open source project that will decode the Automatic Picture Transmissions (APT) to images call APTDEC https://atpdec.sourceforge.net/. In all honesty it does lack many of the features that WXtoIMG has, but it is very useful for people who like working on the CLI. Something else you might be interested in is a project on GITHUB called Doppler - https://github.com/cubehub/doppler. This project will take the IQ stream from an RTL-SDR dongle and using the TLE (Two Line Elements) data that can be obtained from https://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/noaa.txt or https://www.space-track.org and shift the frequency of the IQ stream to adjust for the doppler shift that happens when the satellite passes over head. Two other software project that you might be interested in that are VERY closely related are GPredict - https://gpredict.oz9aec.net/. GPredict will download the TLE data and show a map and tell you the next time a satellite will be in range. The other software project is libgpredict. It is created by the same guy who wrote doppler and is just a C++ library for taking TLE data and calculating the next time satellites will be in range. Anyway I’m not sure how a simple email that was only supposed to be about APTDEC and it being open source had gotten to be this long, but if you have any questions about any of the software packages I’ve mentioned let me know and I’ll do my best to help answer them. Thanks, James Blocker.

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

With fall upon us, I think apples. And, what better than to take advantage of the local apple crops than…

Apple Cake

4 eggs

2 (scant) cups sugar

2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 cup golden raisins (optional)

3 tsp vanilla

1 cup oil

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger (or nutmeg)

1 can apple pie filling, drained*

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Combine eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger (or nutmeg). Fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Turn into a greased and floured 9X13X2-inch pan for 1 hour or until done. Note: 2 cups fresh apples may be used instead of canned apple pie filling. Peel, chop and core apples, then dredge in sugar before using. Servings: 12.

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Episode #154 Audio (Listen Now)

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

What’s It Take to Get Hams on the Air? How About a Visit from the Pope

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1658655711087793/

Decode APRS Packets with an SDR Dongle

https://s55ma.radioamater.si/2015/08/14/decoding-aprs-packets-with-sdr-dongle/

Route 66 Special Event by SMARC Brings Bob Heil to Springfield

Source: https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/amateur-radio-operators-show-off-hobby-in-springfield

Segment 2 (Open Source)

What is Open Source Pharma (And Why Should You Care?)

https://www.consortiuminfo.org/standardsblog/article.php?story=20150904123645851

Linux, Comparatively

Installers

Desktop Environments, Window Managers

Finding Software

Packages Managers and Software Installation

General Usage (Ease of Use)

Online Experience (Web Browsing)

Network Configuration, Peripheral Configuration

Finding Features

Gaming

Hardware Support

Getting Help

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Gary Pearce on Linux in the Ham Shack (HRN 215 @ 58:25)

See Also: HRN 212

Windows and Linux Users “Being Honest” about Linux

Russ’s Thoughts

Matt Williams and Open FOSS Training

https://openfosstraining.com

https://www.youtube.com/swrCzu9e20M

Music

“Young” by Other Noises from the album S.L.A.S.H., courtesy of Jamendo.

https://www.jamendo.com/en/track/1147539/young

From: Russia

Released: August, 2014

Running Time: 3:13

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

100 Watts and a Wire

https://100wattsandawire.com/

E-mail from Frank Howell, K4FMH

Russ: I had to say something about the snark: https://k4fmh.com/2015/08/20/no-media-passes-at-the-huntsville-hamfest-sacre-bleu/. I wish Gary would just take a powder, as the 3 Stooges used to say, and stop the individuous comparisons. I listen and like HRN and LiTHS very much. Especially like the new Linux / Ham Radio sectioned format! 73, Frank K4FMH.

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

A chicken version of the famous veal schnitzel, these crusty cutlets are best served with wedges of tart lemon. Add capers and more butter to make a pan sauce for serving, if you desire.. If you can’t find chicken cutlets at the supermarket, simply take 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves and slice them in half horizontally before pounding thin. This is great served with mashed potatoes (or pan fried potatoes) and some green beans with onion and bacon mixed in.

Chicken Schnitzel

4 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/2 cup flour

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/4 cups plain breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Pound the chicken cutlets to 1/8-inch thick. Put the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Lightly whisk the eggs in a separate shallow bowl and place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl, then season the crumbs with salt. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Then dredge in the egg and then coat it with the breadcrumbs. Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. In a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, whisking them together. Cook the chicken in batches until just cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Add more oil and butter to the pan between batches. As you go, set chicken aside on a platter lined with paper towel, tented with foil. Serve the chicken with lemon wedges for garnish.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

How to Contact the International Space Station via Amateur Radio

Source: https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html

Additional Information: https://isslive.com/timeline/index.html

Amateur Radio Operator Facing Proposed $8,000 Fine for Blocking Broadcasts

Source: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/union-township/2015/08/25/amateur-radio-operator-accused-blocking-broadcasts/32373891/

Chinese Amateur Radio Satellites Set to Launch In Early September

Source: https://www.arrl.org/news/chinese-amateur-radio-satellites-set-to-launch-in-early-september

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Linux Foundation Releases PARANOID Infosec Guide

Source: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/31/harden_like_linux_foundation/

Linux 4.2 Released Improving Cryptography Options

Source: https://www.linuxplanet.com/news/linux-4.2-released-improving-cryptography-options.html

August 25, 2015: Celebrating 24 Years of Linux

Source: https://opensource.com/life/15/8/happy-24th-birthday-linux-kernel

Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/how-linux-was-born-as-told-by-linus-torvalds-himself/

Manjaro Linux 0.8.13 Released

Source: https://manjaro.github.io

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

YAAC: Yet Another APRS Client

Source: https://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html

Music

Released November 2, 2006.

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Comment via Facebook from Joe Drasal:

Just stumbled on to Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast. What a great trip. 🙂 Keep it going. It’s great. I love it!

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

Since football season is upon us in the US, folks here like to party on Game Day. Tons of friends over to watch the game… and eat. While I have not tried this recipe, a friend sent it to me and said it was excellent. So we’re passing it along to you.

Beer and Brats Nachos Recipe

1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked smoked bratwurst links, sliced

2-1/4 cups frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend

3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

3/4 cup beer or beef broth

12 cups tortilla chips

In a large skillet, saute bratwurst for 1 minute. Add stir-fry blend; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside and keep warm. In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beer; heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-eight motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, one handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions. Arrange tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Spoon cheese mixture over chips. Top with bratwurst mixture. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.

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