LHS Episode #571: Boxing Day

Hello and welcome to the 571st episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss recent upheaval at the ARRL, hacking of some DX clusters, the latest GIMP, changes at Asahi Linux, Fedora and Flatpak and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #571: Boxing Day

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • Grant will Help Young Amateur Radio Operators Become Contesters

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • Please Help Support the Show
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  • Discord DM from Russ, KC5CNT
    • Hey Bill, hope you are doing well. I just received a new to me iMac 4,1  (circa ~2006?). I am don't want the old Mac OS and want to install Linux and I am not sure how to install it. Tried to find an old copy of Ubuntu since trying my 2022 LHS thumb drive failed. Ideas?

Segment 6 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

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Show Notes #570: RepeaterSTART Deep Dive

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • RepeaterSTART Deep Dive
  • Topics
    • A Little About Luke Bryan (KJ7BKH)
    • A Little About HearHam
    • What is Repeater-START?
    • Code base for Repeater-START (Python, GTK)
    • License for Repeater-START (GPLv3)
    • What platforms are supported?
    • Installation procedure?
    • Getting started / setup?
    • Features and options
    • Submitting repeaters
    • Additional access to the DB / API / mobile app support?
    • Premium option (cost, features)
    • Anything we missed or that you'd like to add?

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

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Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

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LHS Episode #570: RepeaterSTART Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to the 570th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, we interview guest Luke Bryan, KJ7BKH, about his RepeaterSTART project. The computer and mobile app is for locating and getting information and topo data about VHF and UHF repeaters around the globe. Topics include the code base, installation, usage, contributing to the project and more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #569: The Weekender CXXV

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

  • Korean BBQ vs. Hot Pot

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
  • Copycat Chili’s Queso Dip
  • Description
    • Russ is a huge fan of Chili's Restaurants Queso dip, and since the Super Bowl is a week away, this might find it's way to our party foods!
  • Ingredients
    • 16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 inch cubes 
    • 1 cup whole milk 
    • 1 (15 ounce) can no-bean chili (such as Hormel®) 
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 
    • 1 (9 ounce) package yellow or white corn tortilla chips 
  • Salsa
  • Directions
    • Gather all ingredients. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese and milk; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together onion and cilantro in a small bowl. Top queso with cilantro-onion mixture, and serve with tortilla chips and salsa on the side.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Spicy Anejo Margarita
  • Description
    • When you need a spicy kick to cheer on the Super Bowl teams, what is better than a Margarita to pair with your Queso dip?
  • Ingredients
    • 1.25 oz. Añejo Tequila 
    • 0.25 oz. Orange Liqueur 
    • 0.5 oz. Lime Juice 
    • 0.25 oz. Simple Syrup 
    • 1 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder 
    • Salt or Sugar Rim (Optional) 
    • Lime Wedge for Garnish
  • Directions
    • If desired, wet the rim of a margarita or rocks glass using a lime wedge or lime juice in a dish. Dip in salt or sugar and set aside. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled and strain into the prepped margarita or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • RY3 Cigar Series Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
  • Description
    • Crafted for whiskey lovers and cigar aficionados, RY3 Whiskey Cigar Series is a timeless blend. A stunning fusion of Rum Cask, Madeira Cask, and Naranja Cask finished whiskeys, finished further with French Oak staves. Pair your favorite cigar with RY3 Whiskey Cigar Series and make every moment one to celebrate.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: Varied (Blend of American and Canadian Rye Whiskeys)
    • Region: Varied
    • Proof: 124.2 (62.1% ABV)
    • Color: Medium amber
    • Nose: Sweetened orange zest, mellow rye spice, dried apricot, nutmeg, honey
    • Taste: Orange cream, anise, honey, rosemary, vanilla, light mixed herbs, toffee, citrus zest
    • Finish: Warm and palate coating, on the short side, with hints of vanilla, lemon, leather, rye spice, citrus and a bit of alcohol heat rests at the back of the palate until dissipating
    • Price: $110 (750ml)
    • Rating: 88
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Knob Creek Single Barrel Select
    • Barreled Date - 10/6/2014 
    • Bottled Date - 11/28/2023
    • Proof - 120 (60% ABV)

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • YT Comment on Episode #556 from tgrossner
    • Can you elaborate on the Wavelog project? I am an avid Cloudlog user, host my own on my ham control PC and run an installation for my club. Is there a compelling reason I would want to migrate to Wavelog?
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Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

  • Subscribers and Patreons
    • Clayton Workman
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  • Live Chat
    • Steve, KJ5T
    • Mike, K6GTE
    • Tony, K4XSS
    • David, W4DPE