Linux in the Ham Shack

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Star Wars Has Amateur Radio Connection

Source: https://swling.com/blog/2016/01/star-wars-sound-designer-is-indeed-a-radio-enthusiast/

Bill Vanderheide, N7OU, SK

Source: https://www.arrl.org/news/contester-dxpeditioner-william-vanderheide-n7ou-sk

US and Canadian Amateurs Participate in 600-Meter Experimentation

Source: https://www.arrl.org/news/us-600-meter-experimenters-canadian-amateurs-take-part-in-berlin-treaty-event

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Linux Foundation Accelerates Automotive Grade Linux

Source: https://www.eweek.com/mobile/linux-foundation-accelerates-automotive-grade-linux.html

Android to Use OpenJDK

Source: https://www.infoworld.com/article/3018787/java/android-open-source-move-could-boost-java-and-aid-in-legal-battles-with-oracle.html

Ransom32 JavaScript-based Ransomware Spotted in the Wild

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3018972/security/ransom32-first-of-its-kind-javascript-based-ransomware-spotted-in-the-wild.html

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Ham Radio PC Interfaces

Buxcomm

Rascal GLX

Rascal Mk III

https://packetradio.com/catalog/

Tigertronics

Signalink USB

https://www.tigertronics.com

West Mountain Radio

Rigblaster

https://www.westmountainradio.com/rigblaster.php

Rig Expert

Rigexpert WTI-1

Rigexpert TI-7

https://www.rigexpert.com

MicroHam

USB Interface II

USB Interface III

USB MK2R+

USB micro2R

https://www.microham.com

ZLP Electronics

DigiMaster

https://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/DATA_DigiMaster.htm

Music

“Liars” by Deanmoore from the album The Storm Is Over, courtesy of Jamendo.

Source: https://www.jamendo.com/album/71502/the-storm-is-over

Country: The Netherlands

Released: July, 2010

Running Time: 3:43

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Google Plus Post from John McGrath, KF6EFG

I went out to the site to follow the link to LiHaLo and noticed that the show is boasting that is has only 3% more badgers. Unfortunately, this falls below my threshold for badger related material, and I will have to stop listening until the podcast/site exceeds the 4% badger limit. Happy New Year! Great show regarding SCaLE this week. Keep up the good work! 73’s, KF6EFG.

Comment on Episode #155 from Scott Pettigrew, N8VSI

Does anyone know where plans can be found for a “Lollipop” node, as Frank talked about in this episode?

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Description

Parmesan-crusted chicken a golden, cheesy delight! This recipe can be made with different types of dressing so that it tastes slightly different each time.

Ingredients

1 cup Russian dressing (see Options)

2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal, coarsely crushed

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dressing in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the crushed cereal and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Dip the chicken in the dressing then in the cereal mixture, coating completely. Place on the baking sheet. Drizzle the butter over the chicken and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken.

Options

If Russian dressing isn’t your preferred flavor, you can use any type of creamy dressing like ranch or sweet-and-spicy French.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio) & Segment 2 (Open Source)

SCaLE 14x

Interview with Hriday “Bala” Balachandran and Stuart Sheldon

More Information: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

LiHaLo

Linux logging application written for the LAMP stack

Source: https://www.lihalo.org/

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

Roasted Broccoli

Tonight I am sharing with you my recipe for roasted broccoli. I have never been a broccoli fan, whereas Russ loves it… and I think this was the recipe that helped convince me that broccoli IS okay to eat. We prepared this for our Thanksgiving Day dinner, attended by several friends, that we hosted, and everyone raved about how delicious it was. The recipe also works well using brussels sprouts or asparagus! You can use fresh or frozen broccoli - we have used both with excellent results. It isn’t a pretty dish, but it is very yummy!

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli, separated into florets (or 1 pound frozen broccoli)

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

Sprinkle of crushed red pepper (optional)

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl (a Ziploc bag works well for this), toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic (and red pepper, optionally). Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli, then sprinkle on Parmesan cheese before serving.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

ARRL Event to Mark National Park Service Centennial

Source: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-national-parks-on-the-air-event-to-mark-national-park-service-centennial

More Information: https://npota.arrl.org

“New” World Wide Amateur Radio Band Approved

Source: https://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20151125/BLOGS/311259997

Oregon Ousts Leader Of State Amateur Radio Service

Source: https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-ousts-leader-of-amateur-radio-service/

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Remote Desktop with X2Go

More Information: https://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php/doc:newtox2go

Raspberry Pi Announces $5 “Zero” Mini-Computer

Source: https://opensource.com/business/15/11/raspberry-pi-zero

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Debian Ham Radio Pure Blend

Source: https://www.debian.org/blends/hamradio/

Image Download: https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/blends-live/current/amd64/iso-hybrid/debian-live-8.2.1-amd64-hamradio.iso

TRLog

Download Via: git clone https://github.com/trlinux/trlinux

Build Requirements

texlive

libusb-1.0-0-dev

libx11-dev

libcurl4-openssl-dev

libieee1284-3-dev

libsndfile1-dev

fpc

Binary images also available.

Source: https://www.kkn.net/trlinux/

Additional Information: https://github.com/trlinux/trlinux

Music

“Birmingham” by Barak Hill, from the album Wheels Won’t Roll, courtesy of Barak Hill.

Source: https://www.barakhill.com

From: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Released: 2014

Running Time: 3:04

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

I am a HUGE fan of Fried Rice, especially since it can be turned into a quick meal when you’ve got some leftovers in the fridge. The biggest key to fried rice is using rice that has been cooked and refrigerated previously. It gets “crispy” when you stir-fry it, whereas freshly cooked rice doesn’t. However, using freshly cooked rice works, too!. So next time you think you’re going to have some leftovers in the fridge, cook up some rice and have it waiting to be thrown together into your masterpiece.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cups cooked white rice, rinsed and chilled

1 (10-ounce) package frozen vegetables, thawed*

3 scallions or green onions, sliced

1/3 cup light soy sauce

1/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2-3 eggs, scrambled

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add rice and stir-fry 10 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and scallions/green onions and continue to stir-fry 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring in scrambled egg. Serve! If you have leftover chicken, steak, shrimp, pork, etc. you can cut it into small pieces and warm it up to add to your rice for a one-dish meal. Frozen mixed vegetables that are suggested have small pieces of carrots and peas but any frozen vegetables work well, especially when turning this into a one-dish meal.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Morse Coach for iOS

Source: https://www.morsecoach.com/

Additional Information: https://lcwo.net

ARRL Asks FCC to Clarify WiFi Equipment Modification Rules

Source: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-asks-fcc-to-clarify-that-hams-may-modify-non-amateur-gear-for-amateur-use

Joint USA/Cuban Amateur Radio Exhibition and Operation Set for October 21st

Source: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2711595

Additional Information: https://www.t42us.com

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Microsoft to Buy Canonical?

Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/ubuntu-conspiracy

Ofcom to Revoke Unvalidated Ham Radio Licenses

Source: https://www.southgatearc.org/news/2015/october/ofcom_to_revoke_unvalidated_ham_radio_licences.htm#.ViVmOWwVhBd

Additional Information: https://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radio/revalidation/

License Revalidation: https://www.essexham.co.uk/validate-your-licence

World Ham Radio Rations:https://www.eham.net/articles/11484

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Debian Ham Radio Pure Blend Distribution

Source: https://www.debian.org/blends/hamradio/

Dire Wolf Software TNC

Source: https://github.com/wb2osz/direwolf

Music

“The Fake’r the Better” by MMO from the album Drunk Dial of the Year, courtesy of Jamendo.

Source: https://www.jamendo.com/en/track/386388/the-fake-r-the-better

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Voice mail from Scott Pettigrew, N8VSI

Voice mail from Rich Gordon, KD0RG

E-mail from Jason Miles, KE7IET

Comments on Episode #154 from Johnny Kinsey, N4JEK

https://obsproject.com

E-mail from Frank Howell, K4FMH

https://k4fmh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/j-for-June-15-2015-SERA-Journal.pdf

Google+ Post from Koos van den Hout

Reply to Koos van den Hout from Kristijan Conkas

Google+ Post from Ron Griese, VE3RJG

Facebook Post from Doug Susie Rehder

Segment 5 (Cheryl’s Recipe Corner)

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup mayonnaise (for a healthier option, use plain Greek yogurt in place of the mayo)

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tsp seasoning salt

3/4 teaspoon dill weed (optional)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

1/2 cup cornflake cereal (crushed) or bread crumbs (both optional)

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or yogurt if substituting), cheese, the seasonings and lemon juice (optional). Spread the mixture on top of each of the chicken breasts.  Roll in cornflakes (preferred) or bread crumbs (or sprinkle on the top, whichever you prefer; this is an optional step).  Place chicken into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven, 375, for about 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve warm!!

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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Episode #155 Audio (Listen Now)

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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.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

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