LHS Episode #342: The Weekender XLVII

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LHS Episode #342: The Weekender XLVII

It's time once again for The Weekender. This is our bi-weekly departure into the world of amateur radio contests, open source conventions, special events, listener challenges, hedonism and just plain fun. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you.

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

  • Contests

  • ARI International DX Contest

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/ln

  • QSO Party Challenges

  • 7th Call Area

  • Delaware

  • Indiana

  • New England

  • Contests Next Weekend

  • VOLTA WW RTTY Contest

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/6F

  • CQ-M International DX Contest

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/e7

  • 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

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/lS

  • 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

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/lR

  • 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

  • Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa)

  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/lq (ubuntu)

  • 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