LHS Episode #224: The Weekender IX

Posted on May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 by Russ Woodman

Welcome to the newest edition of Linux in the Ham Shack, Weekender Edition. In this episode, we have a special interview with our friend Carter Hutchinson, K9KJN, who has a varied and very interesting back story and current story. We also discuss upcoming ham radio contests, special events, Open Source conferences, obscure Linux distributions, listener challenges, wine, food and song. Everything to keep you going for the next two weeks. Thanks for listening and see you in Xenia!

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #224: The Weekender IX

Posted on May 4, 2018May 10, 2018 by Russ Woodman

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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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LHS Episode #224: The Weekender IX

Posted on May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 by Russ Woodman

73 de The LHS Crew

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LHS Episode #223: HippoPOTAmus

Posted on April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 by Russ Woodman

Welcome to Episode 223 of Linux in the Ham Shack. We're excited about Hamvention 2018 in just 24 short days. Please note that we will not be recording on Monday, April 30th. We will be recording with a special guest on Thursday, May 3rd. In this episode, we talk about getting some exercise and playing ham radio on islands, mountaintops and more. We also discuss MumbleRF, Code.gov, ham radio and wi-fi, ffmpeg, changes at Ubuntu, IRLP and much more. Thank you for listening and please donate to our Hamvention 2018 fund if you're able. See you in Xenia!