Show Notes #364: The Weekender LV

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

  • Contests
  • State QSO Party Challenge(s)
    • Kansas
  • Contests Next Weekend
  • State QSO Party Challenge(s)
    • Colorado
    • Tennessee
  • Special Events
  • 15th Anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
    • When: Aug 28 2300Z - Aug 30 2359Z
    • Call(s): K5R
    • Freq(s): 17m, 20m, 40m
    • What: In August & September of 2005, Hurricanes Katrina & Rita made landfall in Louisiana. Katrina striking near Buras, LA and Rita landing near the Louisiana/Texas border. When all else failed, hams from across the nation assisted with establishing communications into and out of the entire gulf coast area. Commemoration of the 15th anniversary of these two devastating storms will take place on air the weekend of August 28 through 30, 2020. More information regarding operations and certificates on the K5R QRZ page.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/or
  • Come and get Wyoming
    • When: Sep 6 - Sep 15 (0000Z - 2359Z Daily)
    • Call(s): W7Y
    • Freq(s): 7.250, 14.250
    • What:
    • SourcE: https://lhs.fyi/os
  • Dog Island IOTA DXpedition
    • When: Sep 9 - Sep 18 (0000Z - 2359Z Daily)
    • Call(s): K4D
    • Freq(s): ???
    • What: Very rare IOTA island, rare grid square & rare county. (NA-085), EL79, Franklin County. Rescheduled from June due to Covid19.
  • Announcements
    • Shipping of item purchases.
  • LHS Ham Radio Challenge
    • Investigate and learn about digital VHF/UHF modes and digital HF while you're at it. Work some! We're getting more online and more integrated as a podcast and open-source related club every day.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

  • Distros to Try
  • Events
  • LHS Open Source Challenge
    • Investigate an open-source alternative to software you currently use. If it's possible make the switch and see how it works for you. Or check out LibreOffice 7. It's pretty slick.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
  • Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
  • Ingredients
    • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
    • 2?½ cups bread flour
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Directions
    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
  • Description
    • Diplomático’s identity is forged on a commitment to quality and putting passion and heart into making rums. We are an independent, family-owned brand that controls the whole production process from field to bottle to create superb quality rums. We value quality and authenticity to produce the finest rums, we take care of our people and local community, and protect the environment with our sustainable production practices. Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a blend of exclusive rum reserves aged for up to twelve years, carefully selected by our Master Blenders. Marrying a unique body with excellent balance has made this multi award-winning rum a reference for connoisseurs and fine spirits lovers throughout the world. Opening up with aromas of orange peel, toffee and licorice, it is smooth on the palate, and follows on with notes of toffee fudge that offers a seductive, long-lasting finish.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: Molasses
    • Proof: 40% (80 Proof)
    • Region: Venezuela
    • Color: Dark amber
    • Nose: Molasses, orange, toffee, licorice, mint
    • Taste: Pleasant sweetness, toffee, fudge, light citrus and dark fruit
    • Finish: Medium length with dark sugar sweetness and soft barrel spice
    • Price: $35 (750ml)
    • Rating: 95