Category: Show Notes

Show Notes #155: Interview with Frank Howell

Posted on by Russ Woodman

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[audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs155.mp3]

Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Music

  • "Messing with the Envelope" by Heifervescent from the Doll Face EP, courtesy of Jamendo.
    • Location: United Kingdom
    • Released: August, 2015
    • Running TIme: 4:05

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

  • E-mail from James Blocker, KG5IOR
    • Russ, I am a long time Linux System Admin who has recently gotten into ham radio (KG5IOR) and discovered your pod cast. In fact I was listening to my first episode today #145 when you start talking about a subject that I've got a little bit of experience with. There is an open source project that will decode the Automatic Picture Transmissions (APT) to images call APTDEC https://atpdec.sourceforge.net/. In all honesty it does lack many of the features that WXtoIMG has, but it is very useful for people who like working on the CLI. Something else you might be interested in is a project on GITHUB called Doppler - https://github.com/cubehub/doppler. This project will take the IQ stream from an RTL-SDR dongle and using the TLE (Two Line Elements) data that can be obtained from https://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/noaa.txt or https://www.space-track.org and shift the frequency of the IQ stream to adjust for the doppler shift that happens when the satellite passes over head. Two other software project that you might be interested in that are VERY closely related are GPredict - https://gpredict.oz9aec.net/. GPredict will download the TLE data and show a map and tell you the next time a satellite will be in range. The other software project is libgpredict. It is created by the same guy who wrote doppler and is just a C++ library for taking TLE data and calculating the next time satellites will be in range. Anyway I'm not sure how a simple email that was only supposed to be about APTDEC and it being open source had gotten to be this long, but if you have any questions about any of the software packages I've mentioned let me know and I'll do my best to help answer them. Thanks, James Blocker.

Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)

  • With fall upon us, I think apples. And, what better than to take advantage of the local apple crops than...
  • Apple Cake
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 (scant) cups sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 4 tsp baking powder
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    • 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
    • 3 tsp vanilla
    • 1 cup oil
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or nutmeg)
    • 1 can apple pie filling, drained*
    • Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Combine eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger (or nutmeg). Fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Turn into a greased and floured 9X13X2-inch pan for 1 hour or until done. Note: 2 cups fresh apples may be used instead of canned apple pie filling. Peel, chop and core apples, then dredge in sugar before using. Servings: 12.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Donations and Subscriptions
    • Michael Swanson
    • Ronald Nesler (New)
    • Steve Conklin
    • J. R. Blocker (New)
    • Harrison Kyle
  • Facebook
    • Chuck Berger
    • Al Williams Wd5gnr
    • Ronald Hemenway
    • Tim Gord
    • Mitesh Ironman
    • Jay McDonald
  • Google+
    • The Recon Prepper
    • Tabitha Fallon
  • Twitter
    • @W5KUB (Tom Medlin)
    • @WA7NWP
    • @PHPDigitalLinux
  • YouTube
    • N/A
  • Mailing List
    • N/A
  • Merchandise Sales
    • N/A

 

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Show Notes #154: Sorry, I Kant Today

Posted on by Russ Woodman

Episode #154 Audio (Listen Now)

[audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs154.mp3]

Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Segment 2 (Open Source)

  • What is Open Source Pharma (And Why Should You Care?)
  • Linux, Comparatively
    • Installers
    • Desktop Environments, Window Managers
    • Finding Software
    • Packages Managers and Software Installation
    • General Usage (Ease of Use)
    • Online Experience (Web Browsing)
    • Network Configuration, Peripheral Configuration
    • Finding Features
    • Gaming
    • Hardware Support
    • Getting Help

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Music

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)

  • A chicken version of the famous veal schnitzel, these crusty cutlets are best served with wedges of tart lemon. Add capers and more butter to make a pan sauce for serving, if you desire.. If you can’t find chicken cutlets at the supermarket, simply take 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves and slice them in half horizontally before pounding thin. This is great served with mashed potatoes (or pan fried potatoes) and some green beans with onion and bacon mixed in.
  • Chicken Schnitzel
    • 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 1/4 cups plain breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    • Lemon wedges, for garnish
    • Pound the chicken cutlets to 1/8-inch thick. Put the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Lightly whisk the eggs in a separate shallow bowl and place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl, then season the crumbs with salt. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Then dredge in the egg and then coat it with the breadcrumbs. Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. In a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, whisking them together. Cook the chicken in batches until just cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Add more oil and butter to the pan between batches. As you go, set chicken aside on a platter lined with paper towel, tented with foil. Serve the chicken with lemon wedges for garnish.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

  • Donations and Subscriptions
    • Jeremy Hall
    • Scott Pettigrew
    • Daryl Owen (NEW)
    • Bill Arcand
    • Jason Marinaro (NEW)
    • Dillon Angle (NEW)
    • Michael Connolly
  • Facebook
    • Olof Abraham
    • David Trieu
    • Roed Barrera
    • Dillon Angle
  • Google+
    • Seth Dedmon
    • HamAndShortwaveRadio
  • Twitter
    • @podcastnotes
    • @dan70_dan
  • YouTube
    • N/A
  • Mailing List
    • N/A
  • Merchandise Sales
    • N/A

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Show Notes #153: Pack a Ladder

Posted on by Russ Woodman

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[audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs153.mp3]

Segment 1 (Amateur Radio)

Segment 2 (Open Source)

Segment 3 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Music

  • "A Talk with George" by Jonathan Coulton from the album Thing-a-Week Two, courtesy of Jonathan Coulton himself.
    Released November 2, 2006.

Segment 4 (Announcements and Feedback)

  • Comment via Facebook from Joe Drasal:
    • Just stumbled on to Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast. What a great trip. 🙂 Keep it going. It's great. I love it!

Segment 5 (Cheryl's Recipe Corner)

  • Since football season is upon us in the US, folks here like to party on Game Day. Tons of friends over to watch the game... and eat. While I have not tried this recipe, a friend sent it to me and said it was excellent. So we're passing it along to you.
  • Beer and Brats Nachos Recipe
    • 1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked smoked bratwurst links, sliced
    • 2-1/4 cups frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend
    • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 3/4 cup beer or beef broth
    • 12 cups tortilla chips
    • In a large skillet, saute bratwurst for 1 minute. Add stir-fry blend; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside and keep warm. In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beer; heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-eight motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, one handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions. Arrange tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Spoon cheese mixture over chips. Top with bratwurst mixture. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.

Segment 6 (Social Media Roundup)

  • YouTube
    • Kevin Mills
  • Google+
    • Mark Waggoner
  • Donations and Subscriptions
    • Jeremy Hall (Monthly)
    • Scott Pettigrew (Monthly)
    • Bill Arcand (Monthly)
    • Michael Swanson (Monthly)
    • Steve Conklin (Monthly)
  • Facebook
    • Jack Hoffman
    • William Spencer
    • Joe Drasal
    • Ken Dennett
    • Ted Gahimer
    • Kayfour Seedeen
    • Bronnie Ackermann
  • Twitter
    • @Orlando220
    • @w6grv
    • @pjohnson6628
    • @ei7jc
    • @boldwheels
    • @buster_stone
    • @N5KWD
    • @K4CDN
    • @TimAdsit
    • @andygwest
  • Mailing List
    • Ted Williams
  • Merchandise Sales
    • N/A

 

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Shows Notes #106

Posted on by Russ Woodman

Episode #106 Audio (Listen Now):

  • [audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs106.mp3]

Introduction:

Announcements:

  • The Dayton Hamvention is coming up very soon! It will be May 17-19, 2013 at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Linux in the Ham Shack will be there in the North Hall, booth 131. Hope to see you.
  • The Beaglebone Black has been released. These are the preferred boards of Pignology and Sierra Radio Systems, who use them to create the Hamstack. They are retailing for $45 and are much more powerful than the Raspberry Pi.

Topics:

Feedback:

  • New LHS Member: Allan, WA1BG. Thanks!
  • New Twitter follower: Jeff B (@bundini).

Contact Info:

Music:

  • "No Time" by Mindil Beach Markets from the album Mindil Beach Markets. This track is not Creative Commons but is freely available from https://mindilbeachmarkets.com.
  • "Delirium" by Nocreeps from the album Time to Differ, courtesy of Jamendo.

 

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Show Notes #105

Posted on by Russ Woodman

Episode #105 Audio (Listen Now):

  • [audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs105.mp3]

Introduction:

  • Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. We hope that the perpetrators or caught quickly and dealt with appropriately.

Announcements:

  • The Tin Foil Hat show, a new member of the Black Sparrow Media network, is currently on hiatus. The podcaster, CafeNinja, is busy with life issues and will return to podcast as soon as he is able.
  • Development of the LHS mobile application is likely to cease, though the application in its current form will be available for the forseeable future. If you have an iPod, iPad, iPhone or Android device, get the app FOR FREE in the relevant app stores.

Topics:

Feedback:

  • New Twitter follower: @LinuxLeech. Thanks!
  • New yearly subscriber to the show: Brian S. Thank you!
  • No listener feedback this week. See the contact info below to let us know how you feel about anything you like.

Contact Info:

Music:

  • "Carpe Diem" by Antarhes from the album Silaelin, courtesy of Jamendo.
  • "Pain of Life" by Drunken Souls from the album On Verra Plus Tard, courtesy of Jamendo.

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