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Show Notes #153: Pack a Ladder

Posted on by Russ Woodman

Episode #153 Audio (Listen Now)

[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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Show Notes #102

Posted on by Russ Woodman

Episode #102 Audio (Listen Now):

  • [audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs102.mp3]

Introduction:

  • Rob from the MintCast podcast is on the show tonight filling in for the nomadic and enigmatic Richard.

Announcements:

  • The 2013 Dayton Hamvention is coming up May 17-19 in Dayton, Ohio. We are still in need of donations. Please keep 'em coming.
  • The Wouff Hong Podcast, member of the Black Sparrow Media Network, have released their first episode. If you don't subscribe to the BSM aggregate feed, you can find them at the link above. Good episode, and they mention LHS.
  • Rob and Russ use BeyondPod on Android as a podcast manager.
  • Roy, KK4ATD, will be in Atlanta at RARSfest as an ambassador for LHS. If you're anywhere near Raleigh, NC on Saturday, March 30, 2013, stop by and say hello. [LHS will NOT be present at RARSfest this year. Sorry for any confusion. -Ed]
  • The sponsored ads in the right column of the LHS web site actually make us a not insignificant amount of money when you click on them. If you want to help us out without donating your own money, please click on an ad when you visit our site. We get money in our donation box, and you don't lighten your own pockets. Thank you!

Topics:

  • Visit KE8P's blog. One of the articles documents using a Raspberry Pi as a temperature monitor.
  • KK4ATD has developed Hamux, a 64-bit, CentOS-based Linux distribution with ham radio applications. This is a "live" CD image, so you can boot it from CD and try it before installing. At 698MB, it just barely fits on a CD.
  • Our hosts embark on a brief digression about Douglas Adams.
  • Slow Scan TV (SSTV)SSTV is a method of sending still images using radio frequencies on the HF bands. FSTV (fast-scan TV), which is typically done on VHF and UHF frequencies at distances up to a couple hundred miles, is similar to broadcast TV.In order to operate SSTV, you'll need a radio (and a license to transmit), a computer, a sound card interface to connect them to each other, and software. For Linux, we have QSSTV. The current version is 7.1.7, released on January 4, 2012. It is compatible with the Ham Radio Control Libraries (hamlib) for controlling the radio.Russ gives a brief overview of the various configuration options and interface of QSSTV.
  • Rob is not a ham, but has considered obtaining his license. Unfortunately, he lives in an area with deed restrictions that prohibit outside antennas. What are his options? There are several resources on the web for ham operation with antenna restrictions. Some of these are:

    Though in Rob's case, with aluminum foil-lined roof tiles, attic antennas are not likely to work very well.

    Other possibilities: using EchoLink, IRLP, operating mobile or portable. Perhaps tossing up a temporary wire antenna in the back yard, operate, then take it down.

    Rob and Russ discuss the various options, potential for TVI, and VEC testing opportunities.

Feedback:

  • David, KE0AZ, writes to say he's sorry to see Richard to go, but will continue to listen.
  • Frank, K4FMH, would like to see more technical content in future episodes.
  • W. Lynn writes to say that the Belton HamExpo will be April 20, 2013 in Belton, TX.
  • Gary, KE2YK, will miss Richard, too. He also appreciates the mention of Linux Mint 14 as it reminded him to give it a try.
  • Pete, VE2XPL and the host of the wAVEgUIDES podcast, sends his congratulations on 100 episodes and best wishes for Richard.
  • Gary, KE2YK, also sent comments about episode 101, including a link to his review of the Raspberry Pi.
  • Brian, WB4ES, sends his thanks for Richard's introduction to JT-75 screencast. (Available to subscribers.)
  • There are more comments on LHS Facebook Page.

Contact Info:

  • Contact Russ at k5tux@lhspodcast.info or info@lhspodcast.info.
  • Listen to the live stream every other Tuesday at 8:00pm Central time. Check the LHS web site for dates.
  • Leave us a voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (1-909-547-7469), or record an introduction to the podcast.
  • Sign up for the LHS mailing list.
  • LHS merchandise is available at the Merch link on Web site. Check out the Badgerwear or buy one of the other LHS-branded items at PrintFection.com/lhs or Cafe Press. Thanks!
  • Thanks to Dave from Gamma Leonis for the theme music.

Music:

  • "Insanity" by Mad Mav from the album Black Sheep, courtesy of Jamendo.
  • "Strike the End" by Convergence from the album Points of View, courtesy of Jamendo.

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