OLF Raffle Winners

Posted on by Russ Woodman

First, let me send out a big thank you to everyone who went to Ohio Linux Fest this past weekend. It was great to see everyone there, and to meet all those who stopped by the Linux in the HAM Shack booth on Saturday. I'd like to announce the winners of the raffle we held. We had close to 100 entrants, and more than triple that stopped by to say hello and ask us about Linux, the podcast and ham radio. I'm only sorry we could only have five winners. But don't despair, there will be more Linux in the HAM Shack swag available in the near future.

So without further delay, here are the winners in no particular order:

  • E. Wahl
  • P. Farris
  • J. Wolfe
  • T.Picray
  • J. Garrett

I will be sending out e-mails shortly to get the mailing addresses for those winners who haven't already provided them. After that, you should be receiving your prizes in the mail.

Thanks to the Ohio Linux Fest staff for a great experience, and thanks again to all the conference goers for making it a fantastic time. We hope to see everyone next year.

LHS Episode #024: Darth Hideous

Posted on by Russ Woodman

In this latest installment of Linux in the HAM Shack, we air the second half of our interview with Bill, KA9WKA, from Episode #022. While the first part of the interview focused on Linux Mint and EeePC netbooks, this part is mostly about amateur radio, answering questions from the chat room and generally having a good time. In fact, it's like a good old fashioned ragchew.

Not ones to leave out actual content and learning, we address questions from listener feedback, and Richard talks about using rig control software under WINE for Icom, Yaesu and Kenwood radios. And of course there are other topics thrown into the mix as well. Thank you to all of our listeners, old and new, for downloading this latest episode. Please tell all your friends about us and send us feedback, whether by e-mail, forum or voice mail. Hope to see everyone in Belton, TX on October 3rd or in Columbus, OH from September 25-27.

And may the force be with you.

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LHS Episode #023: Teen Radio Journey

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yaesu_ft-7800rWelcome to Episode #021 of Linux in the HAM Shack. As always, feedback for the program has been abundant and entertaining. We address several listener questions and comments. We also have new features on the web site. Please check them out after listening to the show. Russ will be at the Ohio Linux Fest and Richard and Jerry from The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast will be in Denton at a hamfest there. Check out the podcast for more information on times and locations.

For the main segment of our program we talk with Paul Shirey of Teen Radio Journey, a podcast chronicling the pursuits of a young man from Illinois on a quest to get his ham radio license. It was a lot of fun to talk with Paul and we're glad to have him on the show. As always, send us feedback on the program and leave us voice comments at (888) 455-0305. And if you have a few extra dollars kicking around and you find the podcast useful, why not make a charitable donation to the program? All funds go directly toward improving our show. Thanks for listening!

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LHS Episode #022: Ohio Linux Fest

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olf400x300In this episode we tackle user questions and comments and then talk with Beth Lynn Eicher of the Ohio Linux Fest. Linux in the HAM Shack will be there. Will you? Hope to see everyone who can make it to Columbus from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.

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Live with the Dishnuts

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Satellite DishIn a strange turn of events, I have been invited to be on a live satellite/Internet feed with a group called the Dishnuts. It's a generally techie/geeky experience with a couple of great ham radio operators who also happen to be blind. KB7QLT and KB7NLA will be the hosts and I will act as the humble guest for one evening of madcap mayhem. And if everything goes well, they might even invite me back sometime. So if you have a C-band/Ku-band satellite dish or an Internet connection and happen to be doing nothing else at 1:00am CDT (0600Z)  on Thursday morning, 8/27/2009, jump onto the feed and have a listen. There's also an IRC chat room where you can interact with the hosts and guests. What could be more fun? Check out the Dishnuts web site for all the details.

73 de Russ, K5TUX

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