Show Notes #344: Slashdotted

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • Learn CW Online Reports Highest Monthly Numbers in 10 Years

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

  • Shack PC Updates

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Facebook
    • Ben Hartley
  • Twitter
    • @benhartley1977
    • @WA5PSA
    • @lorisboiteux
    • @fosshost1
  • YouTube
    • Todd Goodman
    • William Emidy
    • Clifton Avers

Show Notes #343: YSF and WiRES-X Deep Dive

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • Yaesu System Fusion and WiRES-X
  • Topics
    • What is System Fusion?
    • What are C4FM and FDMA?
    • Difference Between DN, VW, DW, Analog Modes
    • Available Yaesu Hardware
    • Repeaters (DR-1X, DR-2X)
    • What is WIRES-X?
    • WIRES-X Compatible Transceivers
    • What is DG-ID?
    • What is the HRI-200 and do I you need one?
    • PDN vs HRI Mode
    • YSF With Pi-Star

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • E-mail from Frank Maynard, NF8M

Show Notes #342: The Weekender XLVII

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

  • Contests
  • QSO Party Challenges
    • 7th Call Area
    • Delaware
    • Indiana
    • New England
  • Contests Next Weekend
  • State QSO Party Challenge
    • Arkansas
  • Special Events
  • IA State Park On The Air (Lake Darling)
    • When: May 2 1400-2200Z
    • Call(s): W0ARC
    • Freq(s): 7.080, 7.225, 14.070, 14.275
  • 75th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe
    • When: May 8 - May 23 1800-2359Z Daily
    • Call(s): W2V
    • Freq(s): 3.845, 7.245, 14.345, 21.345
  • Golden Spike Celebration Special Event Station
    • When: May 8 - May 9 1500-2300Z Daily
    • Call(s): W7G
    • Freq(s): 7.040, 7.235, 14.040, 14.255
    • What: Golden Spike Celebration Commemorating the Anniversary of the 1869 Driving of the Golden Spike, completing the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/lP
    • Additional info: https://lhs.fyi/lQ
  • World War 1 Armistice Commemoration
    • When: May 9 1400-2200Z
    • Call(s): WW1USA
    • Freq(s): 7.060, 7.250, 14.060, 14.225
    • What: We are commemorating the 101st anniversary of the signing of the peace treaties ending World War 1. Our operations will be on the south lawn of the Museum. All local and visiting hams are invited to come visit.
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/lO
  • Announcements
    • Coffee Give-a-way and Store Purchases
  • LHS Ham Radio Challenge
    • Pull out that dusty morse code key and make a single on-air contact.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

  • Distros to Try
  • Events
    • None This Week
  • LHS Open Source Challenge
    • Attend a free, virtual online learning event, whether Linux and Open Source related or not.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner!
  • Hawaiian Dreams Cake
  • Description
    • While we don't do much in the way of desserts, sometimes you just gotta!  And I am always a big fan of desserts that include pineapple and/or coconut.
  • Ingredients
    • 1 (3.4 ounce) package French vanilla instant pudding mix
    • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
    • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
    • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (toasting is optional)
    • 1 cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts, toasted
    • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Directions
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare pudding according to package directions; chill 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare cake mix according to package directions in a 9- x 13-inch baking pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Spread chilled pudding over cake. Spoon pineapple over pudding. Sprinkle with coconut and half of pecans. Spread with whipped topping, and sprinkle with remaining half of pecans. Cover and chill 8 hours. Cut into squares.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Highland Park 12 Single Malt Scotch
  • Description
    • Highland Park 12 reflects the unique culture of our remote island home here on Orkney. Part of Scotland yes, but originally belonging to a vast Viking kingdom. At Highland Park, we honour the spirit of our Viking ancestors, sharing their pride, integrity and fierce independence, and we distill our award-winning whisky to the same exacting standards introduced in 1798 by our founder, Magnus Eunson, a descendant of those early Viking settlers.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 100% Barley
    • ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
    • Region: Orkey Island, Scotland
    • Color: Glowing amber
    • Nose: Salted lemons, unripe banana, sea salt, seaweed, a hint of charcoal smoke, light tropical fruit, musty honey, slight aroma of dark chocolate
    • Taste: Malt balls, white pepper, almond roca, vanilla sweetness, hints of oak, light mango or orange
    • Finish: Spiced pineapple, light smoke, salt, oak spice, green grass
    • Price: $55 (750ml)
    • Rating: 89
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Bourbon Mule
    • Bold Canada Dry (yummy) & WT 101

Show Notes #341: That’s a Spicy Meatball

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

  • No Lead Topic

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

  • Xubuntu 20.04 LTS getting Ham Radio Ready Video
  • Manjaro 20.0-200426 getting Ham Radio Ready Video
  • Why Bill Hates Gnome

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Facebook
    • Chris Also Jennifer
  • Twitter
    • @minorsecond
    • @KE5WXN
    • @mikcatta
    • @KC7JPC
    • @TheCrimson86
    • @HamRadioTesting
    • @KE5RHJ
    • @BaezaCalico
    • @speedytux
    • @Ct_Mccardle
    • @lockdownmorse
    • @DrH_SysAdm
    • @CinciHamfest
  • YouTube
    • Martin Raun
    • Erik Brants
    • Cole McCardle
    • N0SSC
  • Mailing List
    • Mark, N3CAN