Show Notes #596: The Weekender CXXXIV

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

  • Why is HF Put on a Pedestal?

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner
  • Skillet Apple Cider Chicken
  • Description
    • This is a great fall recipe. Perfect served over egg noodles.
  • Ingredients
    • 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 6 strips bacon
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
    • 2 cups apple cider, divided
    • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
    • 4 sage leaves
    • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Directions
    • Season chicken thighs with salt; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thighs; cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Cook bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; drain excess grease from the skillet. Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup each chicken broth and apple cider. Return chicken thighs to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving platter. Remove skillet from heat; add butter, swirl to combine with sauce. Pour sauce over thighs.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Apple Cider Margarita
  • Description
    • Fall is in the air in Missouri, and the apples are being picked... so what better than a great apple cocktail?
  • Ingredients
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 1/2 cup silver tequila
    • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Sugar, for rim
    • Cinnamon, for rim
    • Salt, for rim
    • Apple slices, for garnish
    • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Directions
    • In a pitcher, combine cider, tequila, and lemon juice. Dip glasses in water, then into mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Fill with margarita mixture, and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Ironroot Republic Promethean (Batch P16)
  • Description
    • Promethean is the creative rebel in our portfolio. Prometheus stole fire from Olympus and gave it to man. This bourbon is perfect as a rainy day dram or the key ingredient in your Manhattan. This batch is aged 30 months.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 80% yellow corn, 15% other corn varietals, 5% rye
    • Region: Denison, Texas
    • Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
    • Color: Rich amber
    • Nose: Tobacco, smoked figs
    • Taste: Candied prunes, dark fruit, caramel, dark chocolate, raisins, dusty oak, hint of cayenne pepper
    • Finish: Spicy, lingering 
    • Price: $50 (750ml)
    • Rating: 87
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Headframe Spirits - Orphan Girl
    • Bourbon Cream Liqueur
    • West of town, the Orphan Girl mine stands as the centerpiece of the World Museum of Mining, a testament to Butte’s rich legacy. Our Orphan Girl makes a perfect centerpiece for your evening and can be used for sipping, mixing, baking and making great memories.
    • Nose: Bourbon, caramel
    • Palate: Rich and creamy but not too sweet, finishing with hints of caramel and bourbon
    • Shelf-stabilized Wisconsin cream mixed with our Neversweat Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • ABV 35 (17.5%)
    • $30 (750mL)

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LHS Episode #595: Toys in the Attic

Hello and welcome to the 595th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss that latest ARRL campaign to defeat HOA antenna restrictions, a new DXpedition to Bouvet Island, amateur radio in Equatorial Guinea, Hacktoberfest, a new paradigm in kernel per-CPU assignment, SkyRoof and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #595: Toys in the Attic

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • ARRL Launches Nationwide Grassroots Campaign to Pass Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
  • Gear Packed for 3Y0K DXpedition to Bouvet in February 2026

Segment 3 (Open Source)

  • Multi-Kernel Architecture Proposed for the Linux Kernel

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

  • LHS to Investigate arcOS-Linux
  • SkyRoof Satellite Tracker

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

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

  • Twitter/X
    • @djtcybersec
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    • metalcraft_by_design
    • hunterscott0923
    • gretchensbirdnerd
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    • @epi_mapper
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    • Mark B
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    • Steve, KJ5T

LHS Episode #594: CachyOS Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to Episode #594 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts discuss the popular Arch-based distribution known as CachyOS. Topics include features, download and installation steps, initial configuration options, software addition and customization, performance improvements, benefits and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #594: CachyOS Deep Dive

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • CachyOS
  • CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or just starting out, CachyOS is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful, customizable and blazingly fast operating system.

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • Mastodon comment from Geoff
    • These AI radio pics crack me up
  • YouTube Comments on Commodore OS Vision 3 Video
    • From doctorsocrates4413: seems very fat and bloated at 32gb.!...is this just not emulators running on mx linux.?...i shall pass.
    • From cbm_doomworld: oh nice now I kind of want to look for more videoes about sdr,  packet and sstv on linux 
    • From raulmures1389: I am really happy the COS Vision project has finally been continued since I had the old version 9 installed in 2012 to an old laptop and it was working pretty fine. Just downloaded the grand image about 37.81GB and next I will create an installation USB stick with Rufus to bring that OS to a mini desktop PC mounted to my 42 inch monitor using as TV. Let the games begin....!
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