LHS Episode #626: The Weekender CXLII

Show Notes

Topic Wheel

This Weekend in Hedonism

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
    • Chicken Zucchini Casserole
    • Description:
      • Summer is the time to use up garden-fresh veggies and do something easy so you don’t spend time slaving over a hot stove.
    • Ingredients
      • 6 ounces boxed stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
      • ½ cup butter, melted
      • 4 diced zucchini, (about 4-5 cups of bite size pieces)
      • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced into small pieces
      • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
      • 10 ½ ounces canned cream of chicken soup, (1 can)
      • ½ onion, diced
      • ½ cup sour cream
    • Directions
      • Preheat oven to 350℉.
      • In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix and melted butter. Set aside ½ cup of the mixture for topping.
      • Add zucchini, cooked chicken, Mozzarella cheese, cream of chicken soup, onion and sour cream to the stuffing in the large bowl.
      • Spread zucchini mixture in an even layer in a 9 x 13 inch glass pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
      • Sprinkle reserved stuffing mix on top and bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through and the top is golden brown.
      • If you would like to add more seasoning, you can use garlic powder, parmesan cheese, green onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. If you don’t have zucchini, you can use yellow squash instead (or a mixture of the 2).
    • Notes:
      • Try using a rotisserie chicken from the deli for this recipe to save time and add a savory flavor.
  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
    • Cucumber Margarita
    • Description:
      • Again, summer veggies can easily be introduced to adult beverages and are very refreshing!
    • Ingredients
      • Salt (for rimming the glass)
      • 2 1/2 ounces cucumber-infused tequila (recipe below)
      • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
      • 3/4 ounce triple sec
      • 1 slice cucumber (for garnish)
      • Cucumber-Infused Tequila
      • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced crosswise
      • 1 750-ml bottle blanco tequila
    • Directions
      • Make the Margarita
      • Wet the rim of an old-fashioned or margarita glass and dip it in salt. Let stand until dry. Fill the glass with ice.
      • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cucumber-infused tequila (recipe below), lime juice, and triple sec. Shake for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
      • Strain the cocktail into the rimmed glass and garnish with the cucumber slice.
      • To Make the Cucumber-Infused Tequila
      • In a large pitcher or mason jar, combine the sliced cucumbers and the tequila. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
      • Strain the tequila into a clean pitcher or jar; discard the spent cucumbers.
    • Notes:
      • How long will cucumber infused tequila last?
        • The cucumber-infused tequila can be stored at room temperature or chilled for up to 3 months.
      • Do you have to infuse tequila ahead of time?
        • If you’re looking to make a single-serving version of this cocktail and want to avoid the hassle of infusing an entire bottle of tequila, a similar profile can be achieved by muddling two slices of fresh cucumber with the 2 1/2 ounces of tequila. Simply muddle well before adding the rest of the ingredients to your shaker and following the rest of the recipe as indicated.
  • Bill’s Whatever Corner
    • Item: Buchanan’s Deluxe World Cup Scotch
    • Description: The Buchanan’s Deluxe World Cup collection is a limited-edition series of 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky bottles released for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Designed in partnership with the LA fashion and design collective Kids of Immigrants, the four-bottle collection features vibrant, football-themed packaging celebrating fan culture.
    • The Collection Details:
      • The Bottles: Includes three uniquely designed bottles of Buchanan’s DeLuxe 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky and one bottle of Buchanan’s Pineapple flavored spirit.
      • The Designs: Named ‘El Ritmo | La Calle’, ‘Mi Gente | Mi Juego’, ‘Un Balón | Un Sueño’, and ‘El Golazo | La Fiesta’, honoring the journey from the street to the stadium.
      • The Liquid: The 12-year Deluxe inside remains the classic, smooth blend with signature notes of honey, citrus, and mild oak (40% ABV).
      • Availability: Available across the U.S. at select retailers and online platforms like TheBar.

Announcements & Feedback:

  • Announcements:
    • Support the show!  
      • Support us via Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Sharing the Podcast via Social Media, and Rating Us in your Podcast Application!  You can also share our Facebook page to your friends!
    • We need your feedback!
    • Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
      • There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome!  If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!
      • Facebook event page: https://lhs.fyi/mem
  • Feedback:
    • YouTube Comment on Episode 621 from @PaulGriffith 
      • Would this run on a Pi Zero? You didn’t say how much memory it took to run OscarWatch..

Subscribers & Supporters:

  • Facebook
    • Eric Baber - W8WEB
  • X / Twitter
    • @slowdancert
  • Discord
    • Forrest KD2MZH
    • Layla
    • W0NSX John
  • Live Show Participants
    • Steve - KJ5T
    • Mike - K6GTE

Russ Woodman, K5TUX, co-hosts the Linux in the Ham Shack podcast which is available for download in both MP3 and OGG audio format. Contact him at [email protected].

AmateurLogic 220: It’s Going To Get Meshy


AmateurLogic.TV Episode 220 is now available for download.

Our latest experiments with Mesh Networking. Tommy builds a Solar Powered Mesh Node.
Emile talks about the rapidly growing Gulf Coast Mesh Network and demonstrates his equipment.
George unboxes an Elecrow Solar Powered M6 Thinknode.
And Mike opens up his new solar powered AM/FM/SW/BT radio to see what makes it tick.

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George Thomas, W5JDX, is co-host of AmateurLogic.TV, an original amateur radio video program hosted by George Thomas (W5JDX), Tommy Martin (N5ZNO), Peter Berrett (VK3PB), and Emile Diodene (KE5QKR). Contact him at [email protected].

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 434

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FCC Ham “Call Book” in PDF and CSV formats
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Email QSLs: Sense or nonsense?
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At last! FT8 on iPad & iPhone
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The signal never died
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Four Days in August (Hunstville)
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VARA Winlink email speeds with Mercury HF
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Morning Morse Code in the Alberta Badlands
Join me for a Sunday morning 3-park rove in the Badlands of Southern Alberta Canada.
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My 2025 Ford F-150 Radio Install (VGC N7600)

I recently purchased a 2025 Ford F-150 truck that I am enjoying very much. I traded in my 2013 F-150 using all kinds of justifications but mostly I just wanted a new truck. That could be a story for another day. Of course, that brings up the need to install a ham radio in it. ... Read more

The post My 2025 Ford F-150 Radio Install (VGC N7600) appeared first on Above Average Terrain.


Bob Witte, KØNR, is a regular contributor to AmateurRadio.com and writes from Colorado, USA. Contact him at [email protected].

LHS Episode #625: Sebastián Delmont KI2D – HaLo Next Edition

Show Notes

Featured Topic:

  • Interview with Sebastián Delmont (KI2D)
    • Sebastián was last with us on Episode 573 https://lhs.fyi/573 talking to us about Ham2K Portable Logger (PoLo) Project.
    • Sebastián expanded his popular mobile Ham2K PoLo (Portable Logger) into a next-generation desktop logging application code-named HaLo (Ham2K Logger Next Edition). It brings the clean, modern interface of the mobile app to Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web environments, utilizing physical keyboards and larger screens
    • Key Features of Ham2K Logger Next Edition:
      • Cross-Platform: Built natively for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers.
      • Optimized for Desktops: Tailored to leverage full physical keyboards, wide screen real estate, and advanced radio/CAT control.
      • POTA and Contest Friendly: Retains the smooth workflow used for Parks on the Air (POTA) alongside modern template support.
      • Free and Open Source: Continues the community-driven, open-source philosophy of the original mobile PoLo project
    • Resources:

Announcements & Feedback:

  • Announcements:
    • Support the show!  
      • Support us via Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Sharing the Podcast via Social Media, and Rating Us in your Podcast Application!
    • We need your feedback!
      • Comments, Questions, Show Topic Ideas! 
    • Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
      • There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome!  
      • Facebook event page: https://lhs.fyi/mem
      • Comments, questions, etc: [email protected]

Subscribers & Supporters:


Russ Woodman, K5TUX, co-hosts the Linux in the Ham Shack podcast which is available for download in both MP3 and OGG audio format. Contact him at [email protected].

ICQPodcast Episode 490 – Ham Radio ATU’s

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio ATU's.

We would like to thank our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate


Colin Butler, M6BOY, is the host of the ICQ Podcast, a weekly radio show about Amateur Radio. Contact him at [email protected].

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 433

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Amber Silver Alert net Program (ASAP)
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Anybody who may aspire to build their own 3-element stacked 5/8-wave 2-meter antenna will find this material valuable.
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With an SDR, skim every CW signal across the radio’s full sampled bandwidth.
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