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Show Notes #453: The Weekender LXXXVI

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

  • Contests
  • Contests Next Weekend
  • Special Events
  • National Inventor's Day
    • When: Feb 12 1600-2000Z
    • Call(s): N2I
    • Freq(s): Various
    • Mode(s): Various
    • What: Certificate & QSL. See website, for QSL, information. Also registered with Parks On The Air - we'll submit logs and everyone who QSOs with the special event station will receive POTA hunter credit.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/xv
  • Ice Station WØJH (Frozen Lake Portable)
    • When: Feb 19-21, 1600-2300Z Daily
    • Call(s): W0JH
    • Freq(s): 3.860, 7.260, 14.260, 21.360
    • Mode(s): Various
    • What: We will have multiple stations simultaneously operating on different bands and different modes. In keeping with COVID social distancing protocols, we will operate from our individual QTHs this year. In a meager attempt to drive away the remainder of Minnesota winter, the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association will be generating as much RF as possible over the President's Day long weekend. Certificates will ONLY be sent via email in PDF format.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/xy
    • Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/w-
  • Voice of America 80th Anniversary of the First Broadcast Overseas
    • When: Feb 19-21, 1400-2359Z Daily
    • Call(s): W3V, W8O, W4A
    • Freq(s): 3.880, 7.280, 14.280
    • Mode(s): Various
    • What: Eighty years ago in February 1942, the Voice of America broadcast its first program to the world, in German .  What started as an effort to fight disinformation from Nazi Germay has expanded to the fight against Fake News in 40+ languages throughout the world.  To celebrate, we have created a special event to incorporate representatives from the remaining Voice of America Entities : the Headquarters in DC will be represented by call W3V.  The VOA museum outside Bethany, OH will be represented by W80, and finally the last remaining international Shortwave Station in the Continental United States in Greenville, NC will be represented by W4A.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/xC
    • Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/xA
  • Announcements
    • No recording next Sunday, 2/13. Next episode will be deep dive on 2/20.
  • LHS Ham Radio Challenge
    • Participate in the Collegiate or School Club roundups

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

  • Distros to Try
  • Events
  • LHS Open Source Challenge
    • Participate in the Collegiate or School Club roundups

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
  • Amaretto Cake
  • Description
    • This is a tasty cake that I've not baked in forever, but we both love.
  • Ingredients (Cake)
    • 1 box white cake mix
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 (4 serving) vanilla instant pudding
    • 3/4 cup Amaretto
    • 1 cup oil
    • 1/2 cup water
  • Ingredients (Amaretto Glaze)
    • 2 cups confectioners sugar
    • 1 stick melted butter
    • 1/2 cup Amaretto
  • Directions (Cake)
    • Mix all ingredients with electric mixer for 3 minutes. Bake in a greased bundt pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
  • Directions (Amaretto Glaze)
    • Mix sugar, melted butter and Amaretto to make a glaze. After removing cake from bundt pan, drizzle glaze over cake. If glaze isn't thin enough, use milk to thin, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition of milk.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Dirty Dr. Pepper
  • Description
    • Tastes like Dr Pepper, but this sneaky cocktail is nothing but Amaretto, Fireball and coke!
  • Ingredients (Single Drink)
    • 1 oz Amaretto
    • 1 oz cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball)
    • 1/2 can coke
    • 1/2 can beer, optional
  • Ingredients (Pitcher)
    • 1/2 cup Amaretto
    • 1/2 cup cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball)
    • 3 cups coke
  • Directions
    • For a single cocktail, fill a glass with ice and pour in the liqueurs and then top with coke. The beer is optional, if using add as much beer as coke.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Redemption Straight Bourbon
  • Description
    • Rye whiskey was America’s favorite spirit prior to Prohibition, and its bold spicy flavor connected with generations of Americans not short of challenges. Following Prohibition, rye whiskey largely disappeared, yet America’s character and resolve did not. We believe that bringing back authentic rye whiskey will be appreciated as much now as it was then. Crafted by Master Blender, Dave Carpenter, Redemption Whiskey is inspired by pre-Prohibition recipes that bring forth truly distinctive ‘rye-forward’ notes. A truly easy drinking whiskey distinguished by its subtle rye-forward flavor, our bourbon has a rye content of 21%, giving it a light but distinct hint of spice. Enjoy it on the rocks or mixed into your favorite bourbon cocktail.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
    • Proof: 88 (44% ABV)
    • Region: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
    • Color: Light amber
    • Nose: Charred oak, dusty corn, vanilla, cinnamon, malted barley
    • Taste: Subtle rye spice with a general vanilla sweetness
    • Finish: Medium, well rounded, slightly spice with hints of oak
    • Price: $30 (750ml)
    • Rating: 79
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey
  • Description
    • Roe & Co is a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey, named in honour of George Roe, a true pioneer of Irish Whiskey. Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of rich malt whiskey and the smoothest of grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks.
  • Details
    • Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
    • Region: Dublin, Ireland
    • Color: Light Amber
    • Distiller's Nose: Creamy, delightfully fragrant.
    • Distiller's Taste: Notes of soft spice and mellow spun sugar along with warm hints of spiced pears and woody vanilla.
    • Distiller's Finish: Lingering and gentle, ending with a light creaminess.
    • Price: 30 Euro (700 ml)
    • Rating: Good

Show Notes #452: A Bit O’ Blarney

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Facebook
    • Jeff Scott
    • Wayne Letang
    • Gerard Vreeswijk
    • Art Mitchell
    • Robert Burton
    • Don Coburn Jr
    • Fred Armantrout
    • Steward Corey
    • NE Watts
    • Peary Andy
    • Staley Keener
    • Jim Rayburn
    • Wayne Micklo
    • Adam Oles
    • Josh Hatton
    • Chris Fisher
    • Patrick Muthler
    • Les Nessman
  • Twitter
    • @alt_H2Oe
    • @QF56nd
    • @JTRadiosRFun
    • @WardNotchman103
    • @HalibutElec
  • YouTube
    • Peter Carr
    • Walter Witham
    • Steve Gent
  • Discord
    • BlazeK
    • m0pun
    • Mr.Cuddles
    • Dave [VE5UO]
    • jaZz_KCS

Show Notes #450: The Weekender LXXXV

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

  • Contests
  • Contests Next Weekend
  • State QSO Party Challenge and WAQP
    • Vermont
    • Minnesota
    • British Columbia
  • Special Events
  • California Discovery of Gold
    • When: Jan 29 1600Z - Jan 31 0001Z
    • Call(s): AG6AU
    • Freq(s): 7.248, 14.248, 21.348, 28.348
    • Mode(s): Phone
    • What: 174th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Coloma, California, starting the 49er gold rush.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/qT
  • Republic of Texas Central National Road
    • When: Feb 5 1400-2200Z
    • Call(s): K5R
    • Freq(s): 14.050, 14.074, 14.265
    • Mode(s): CW, Digital, Phone
    • What: Commemorating the Republic of Texas Central National Road and it's impact on the history of Rockwall and all of Texas. Planned operation on CW, FT-8, and SSB. QSL card available for download from the Rockwall Amateur Radio Club website.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/wR
  • Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
    • When: Feb 7-14, 1200-0600Z Daily
    • Call(s): K9L, W9L
    • Freq(s): Various
    • Mode(s): Various
    • What: K9L will be managed by multiple club members running from home Feb. 7th thru the 13th. W9L will only be used on location at the farm owned by President Lincoln's father and stepmother. Lincoln Log Cabin information can be found at www.lincolnlogcabin.org. Special event QSL cards can be obtained by sending a SASE.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/wT
  • LHS Ham Radio Challenge
    • Winter Field Day

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

  • Distros to Try
  • Events
  • LHS Open Source Challenge
    • Winter Field Day

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
  • Slow-Cooker Mongolian Beef
  • Description
    • We love Mongolian Beef, and this is a quick way to make a very tasty meal with a lot of ease!
  • Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 3 lb beef stew meat
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 cup beef broth (from 32-oz carton)
    • 3/4 cup julienned carrots
    • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thinly on the diagonal
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed
  • Directions
    • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  In slow cooker, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gingerroot and garlic.  In large bowl, toss beef with flour to coat. Discard any excess flour.  In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and half of beef.  Add broth to skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits at bottom of skillet. Add to slow cooker; stir to combine.  Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender and sauce is thickened. Add carrots and vinegar to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender.  Garnish with green onions and sesame seed. Serve with cooked rice, if desired.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Pegu Club
  • Description
    • The Pegu Club cocktail originated the Pegu Club in Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar or Burma, which was formerly part of the British Empire. The Pegu Club, named for the nearby Pegu River, made its way around the world with Brits and foreigners alike in the early 20th century. No one is certain who created it or when it was invented, but it must have been before 1927, as that was the year of publication of Harry MacElhone's Barflies and Cocktails, which was the first book to make mention of the Pegu Club. From there it became a mainstay in bar culture and a clear cultural reference.
  • Ingredients
    • 2 Ounce(s) Gin
    • 1/2 Ounce(s) Orange curacao
    • 1/2 Ounce(s) Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 Dash(es) Angostura Bitters
  • Directions (Cocktail)
    • Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Serve in a Cocktail Glass.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • 2Bar Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon
  • Description
    • Over a century ago the 2BAR ranch was founded in Texas. For five generations the 2BAR brand has stood for quality, independence, and hard work. Those values are brought to 2BAR Spirits, where locally grown grain is milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged in oak barrels. We do all of this with one goal in mind: make a damn fine whiskey. We remain true to that lineage at our distillery in Seattle, Washington. Our single minded focus on making great whiskey is what motivates our team every single day. We do it the hard way because it’s the right way. At the end of the day it’s just really good whiskey, made by people with relentless passion.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 90% WA grain, 10% OR grain (undisclosed grains)
    • Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
    • Region: Seattle, Washington
    • Color: Golden honey
    • Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, honey, vaguely floral, peanut brittle
    • Taste: Dune grass, peanuts, honey, caramel, barley, toasted oak
    • Finish: Long-ish with hints of toasted oak, bitter caramel, molasses and chocolate
    • Price: $50 (750 ml)
    • Rating: 90
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/wJ
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • West Cork Blended Irish Whiskey - Bourbon Cask
  • Description
    • It has often been said about West Cork Distillers that we are a distillery built and run by the people, for the people. Based in Skibbereen, the company was founded in 2003 by childhood friends, John O’Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy and has since grown to a team of over 100 people.  This expression:  Matured in bourbon casks to deliver the authentic and unique quality.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 75% Grain 25% Malt
    • Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
    • Region: Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland
    • Color: Light Amber
    • Distiller's Nose: Malt, lingering sweetness, citrus, apple and nutmeg.
    • Distiller's Taste: Malt, slight citrus, cracked pepper.
    • Finish: Similar to the taste, light tasting
    • Price: 28 Euro (700 ml)
    • Rating: Pretty Good

Show Notes #449: Insecurities Everywhere

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • 2021 Results for the State QSO Party Challenge!
  • Two Radio Amateurs Appointed to the FCC Technological Advisory Council (TAC)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

  • What if (You Could Customize GNOME 41 in Ubuntu)?
  • For Security Alone We Could Try Paying Open Source Projects Properly

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

  • Playing with Python!

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Twitter
    • @ARDC_73
    • @W1CRB
    • @FastFWDtotheEnd
  • YouTube
    • Andreas Patinas
    • Ken Forbes
    • TheNord37
    • Charles B Steenbergen
    • Kaitlin Walters
  • Discord
    • Pretorian_J
    • theoretical
    • kas
    • KD8SEP-Trevor