Category: Show Notes

Show Notes #198: Jingle Bells

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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[audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs198.mp3]
Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)
Segment 2 (Open Source)
Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)
  • Rebuilding the Shack Box (Again)
Music:
  • "Think of You" by Sam Brown from the album 37 Reasons, courtesy of Jamendo.
    • Duration: 3:27
    • Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
    • Released: May 2014
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/4K (Jamendo)
Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)
  • Post on Facebook from Eric, KD0GPZ
  • Comment on Episode #195 from Serge, ON4AA
  • Comment on Episode #197 from Kevin, WH6OHM
Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)
  • Creamy Enchilada Ravioli Casserole
  • Description
    • We haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sounded REALLY good... and is going to go on our "must fix" list - because Russ and I love Mexican style recipes.  If any of you prepare this... definitely let us know how well you liked the recipe!!
  • Ingredients
    • 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
    • 1 container (7.5 oz) chive & onion cream cheese spread
    • 3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
    • 1 can (4.5 oz) Chopped green chiles
    • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
    • 1 cup black bean and corn salsa (from 16-oz jar)
    • 1 can (10 oz) Enchilada sauce
  • Directions
    • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook ravioli as directed on package; drain. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese spread uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until soft. Add chicken and chiles; mix well. Spread chicken mixture in bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese; top with cooked ravioli.Spoon salsa over ravioli. Pour enchilada sauce over salsa. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Segment 6 (Russ's Whiskey Corner)
  • Speyburn 10
    • ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
    • Region: Highland
    • Color: Piss Yellow
    • Nose:  Sugar sweetness, orange zest, dried wood shavings, herbal essence, traces of wintergreen
    • Taste: Malted barley, herbal, light smoky essence, black licorice or anise
    • Cost: $30 (750ml)
    • Rating: 80
Segment 7 (Social Media Roundup)
  • Facebook
    • Mat Stace
    • Paul Besing
  • Google+
    • Eric Rinehart
  • Twitter
    • @n0wje
    • @wwwuse (Beth Lynn Eicher)
    • @losairen
    • @avhincu
    • @swlbcl
    • @oppy1984
    • @diggeradam
    • @W5NIS
    • @jonmstraub
    • @linux_pat
    • @tx_coder
    • @whiskey1py
    • @w0odi
    • @InfoSec208
    • @KA4RCV
  • YouTube
    • Dennis Plowman
  • Mailing List
    • Doug, N6LMX

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Show Notes #197: Dark Star

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)
  • Northern California DX Club Launching Initiative to Get Newcomers On HF
  • Ham Radio Operators Use Eclipse for Ionosphere Experiment
Segment 2 (Open Source)
  • 10 Advantages of Open Source for the Enterprise
  • Wanted:  GNU Project Maintainers
  • Startup finished in 3.547s (kernel) + 13.884s (userspace) = 17.431s
Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)
Music
  • "Plantin' Seeds" by Jason Kinney from the album Jason Kinney, courtesy of Jason Kinney.
Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)
  • After Episode #200 on October 2, 2017, Linux in the Ham Shack will be taking a break. The next recording will be on January 8, 2018. During that time, we will be retooling the show. We have already started planning what will be different and what will be the same. Please send us your feedback and let us know how you feel about the show, what you'd like to keep and what you'd like to see changed. All suggestions and constructive criticisms are welcome.  Send your message via phone, email, Facebook, Google+, Twitter... we'll monitor all places for your input!
Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)
  • Lemonada Shake Up
  • Description
    • It is fair time in the US... state fairs, county fairs, regional fares, etc.  SO, I decided to share a few recipes of food that you'll find at fairs in the Midwest.  This is our last episode of fair food, and this time it isLemonade Shake-Ups and Sausage, Pepper and Onion Sandwiches - Russ doesn't like either one, so you'll have to take MY word on the fact that they're yummy!
  • Ingredients
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (6 to 8 lemons)
  • Directions
    • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. When ready to serve, place 1/2 cup lemon syrup in a plastic drink shaker or 1-quart jar. Add equal amounts of cold water and ice as well as a lemon wedge, cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into tall glasses over additional ice, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy!
  • Sausage, Pepper and Onion Sandwiches
  • Ingredients
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
    • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
    • 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pound hot Italian rope sausage, cut into 2-inch lengths
    • 1/4 cup beer (optional)
    • 4 hoagie rolls, split
  • Directions
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add peppers, onion, and salt; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sausage and beer, if desired, and cook 10 to 15 more minutes, or until sausage is no longer pink in center, stirring occasionally. Evenly divide mixture onto hoagie rolls and serve immediately. If you want these a bit saucier, feel free to top each sandwich with 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce -- just don't forget the napkins!
Segment 6 (Russ's Whiskey Corner)
  • Bowmore 12
    • ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
    • Region: Islay
    • Color: Deep honey caramel
    • Nose: Smoke, sea air, brine, barn hay, orange zest, subtle floral notes 
    • Taste: Sweet smoke, vanilla, honey, citrus, peat, sea salt, black pepper, lingering floral notes
    • Cost: $45 (750ml)
    • Rating: 91
Segment 7 (Social Media Roundup)
  • Facebook
    • Fred Buttner
  • Twitter
    • @ValGor55
    • @kaktis
    • @nicokaagman
    • @bb_pedromartins
    • @InfoSecHotSpot
    • @Valamear
  • Mailing List
    • Gary H.
    • KA8HDE

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Show Notes #196: What’s Old Is New Again

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)
Segment 2 (Open Source)
  • Patent Troll Loses Court Battle Over "Podcast" Patent
  • 7 Mistakes You're Probably Making
  • The Krita Foundation is having trouble with the Dutch tax authorities
  • The Solus Project to Become a Real Company
Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)
Music
  • "Give Yourself Over (Goldilocks vs. Synth Girl Remix) by John Brown's Body from the album, courtesy of 
Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)
  • Crickets from N1MM
  • E-mail from Gene, BX8AAD
Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)
  • Funnel Cakes
  • Ingredients
    • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Oil for frying
    • Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
  • Directions
    • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until well blended. Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 1-inch of oil until hot. Holding a finger over bottom of a funnel with a 5/8-inch opening, pour 1/2 cup of batter into funnel. Drizzle batter into hot oil, swirling it in circles from center outward. Fry until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Repeat until all batter is used. Serve warm. Note: Use the batter right away, or it will thicken too much to pass easily through the funnel! If it does get too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
  • Caramel Corn
  • Ingredients
    • 10 cups popped plain popcorn
    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
    • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
    • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Directions
    • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and salt to a boil. Continue to cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn and stir until evenly coated, then spoon onto baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, stir, and continue cooking 30 more minutes. Allow to cool, then break apart and store in an airtight container.
Segment 6 (Russ's Whiskey Corner)
  • Laphroaig 10 (Cask Strength)
    • ABV: Variable 56.5% (113 Proof)
    • Region: Islay
    • Color: Golden honey
    • Nose: Peat, seaweed, smoke, brine, vanilla
    • Taste: Peat, smoke, bread dough, malt, vanilla, honey, smoked meat, ripe pear (baking spice, citrus after adding water)
    • Cost: $65-80 (750ml)
    • Rating: 94
Segment 7 (Social Media Roundup)
  • Facebook
    • Lucas Gil
  • Google+
    • Christopher Rowan
    • Andrew Stephens
    • Michael Bridak
  • Twitter
    • @Hualet
    • @WilliamLarge
    • @barryswat
    • @philshapiro
    • @mbridak
    • @kd0ijp
    • @vo1pwf
    • @interglossa
    • @M0GLJ
    • @ve6sar
    • @HamRadioFun2017
    • @n6ite

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Show Notes #195: I Broke My Funny Bone

Posted on by Russ Woodman

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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

  • K2BSA Receives Recognition from the ARRL
  • FT8 is Taking the Bands by Storm
  • CQ WW DX Contest Has Some Rule Tweaking

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Music

  • "Congregacion" by Stone Nipples, courtesy of Jamendo.
    • Duration: 5:52
    • Location: Malaga, Spain
    • Released: July 2017
    • Source: https://lhs.fyi/41 (Jamendo)

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)

  • Fried Cheese Curds
  • Description
    • It is fair time in the US... state fairs, county fairs, regional fares, etc. SO, I decided to share a few recipes of food that you'll find at fairs in the Midwest. Here, in Missouri, we are in the middle of "Dairy Country" (it's not just in Wisconsin!), and one of the big things here is Fried Cheese Curds! SO... that is one of today's recipes - and the other if fried pies. Russ is a HUGE fan of both of these... but we love cheese and pies! Next time, I'll share more fair recipes with you!
  • Ingredients
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup beer
    • 2 pounds cheese curds
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • Directions
    • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and beer. Add cheese curds and mix until evenly coated; set aside. In a shallow dish, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Remove curds from buttermilk mixture using a slotted spoon, making sure to drain curds well. Place 1/4 of the curds in flour mixture and toss until evenly coated. Place curds in oil making sure not to crowd, and fry 3 to 5 minutes, or until light golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining curds; serve immediately.
  • Notes
    • For a tasty dipping sauce, try mixing 1/4 cup of ranch dressing with 2 teaspoons of hot sauce. Of course, you can dip your cheese curds into any of your other favorite dipping sauces, too! If you're having a hard time finding cheese curds in your local supermarket, you can buy them online at The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery.
  • Fried Pies
  • Ingredients
    • 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
    • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • 8 mini peanut butter cups, chopped
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Directions
    • If you don't want chocolate/peanut butter... you can substitute pie filling of any flavor. Unroll one pie crust and, using a knife, square the edges. Cut into 6 squares, 3-1/2-inches wide by 3-1/2-inches long. Place 5-6 chocolate chips in center of square, and a few pieces of peanut butter candy. Fold the dough over the candy, forming triangles. With a fork, press the edges together firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining pie crust and candy. In a medium skillet, over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Place a few pies into skillet and cook 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining pies. Cool slightly before serving.

Segment 6 (Russ's Whiskey Corner)

  • The Arran Malt 10
    • ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
    • Region: Island
    • Color: Light, spun gold
    • Nose: Slightly herbal, sugar cookie, malt, honey, dry grass
    • Taste: Sweet, malt, baked bread, herbs, green apple peel, dried apple
    • Cost: $40 (750ml)
    • Rating: 83

Segment 7 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Facebook
    • Daniel Gunderson
    • Kenneth Loki Harrison
    • Christopher Rowan
  • Twitter
    • @lbdwag
    • @JimHRT
    • @db8ts
    • @va3on
    • @N4NOM
    • @VerstegenAdam
    • @bellachan18
    • @KC2VWI
    • @Darrell_VA
  • Mailing List
    • John (J.D. Muskrat)

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Show Notes #194: Dumpster Diving

Posted on by Russ Woodman
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Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)
  • Band Plan Proposed for 630 Meters
  • Where's the NE4RD?
    • National Boy Scout Jamboree
  • ARISS to Celebrate Annniversary with SSTV Event
Segment 2 (Open Source)
Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)
Music
  • "Cupid Kills" by Falling Blind from the album Comets, courtesy of Jamendo.
Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)
  • Comment on Google+ from Rick Stoner
  • Comment on Facebook from Kevin Murray (K2FN)
Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)
  • Marinated Tomato Salad
  • Description
    • This recipe is a great summer recipe, when garden fresh tomatoes are taking over the garden and farmers markets!  The marinating time MUST be AT LEAST 4 hours, but all day is even better!  This recipe is a great "summer salad"!
  • Ingredients
    • 5 medium tomatoes, sliced
    • Thinly Sliced FRESH mozzarella (or mozzarella pearls)
    • 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
    • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar; your choice)
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Directions
    • In a large shallow dish, layer the tomatoes, mozzarella and mushrooms. In a bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley and salt. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Segment 6 (Russ's Whiskey Corner)
  • Talisker Storm
    • ABV: 45.8% (91.6 Proof)
    • Region: Islay
    • Color: Deep, rich caramel with a hit of mahogany
    • Nose: Brine, smoke, hickory, citrus, cream, vanilla, banana or plaintain
    • Taste: Smoke, peat, brine, band aid, cream, red pepper, white pepper, lemon, metallic(?)
    • Cost: $40-$80 per 750ml
    • Rating: 91
Segment 7 (Social Media Roundup)
  • Facebook
    • Doug Wilkerson
    • Robert Petry
    • Shakti Das
    • Dennis Bauer
    • K.P. Murray
    • Michael Joseph
    • Tom Sayles
    • Tom Foy
    • Greg Wolfe
  • Google+
    • Cass Fitzgerald
    • Nathan Reitcheck, KCOGLA
  • Twitter
    • @slrcamera2017
    • @k2za_john
    • @inaction_figure
    • @ki7klt
    • @tsayles
    • @Randy_WU2S
    • @WaleriusJason
    • @jcsmith
    • @KellyGirlGreen3
  • YouTube
    • Paula Jaimz 
  • Mailing List
    • Larry McGimsey

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