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Deep Dive Topic - Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon

• Canonical released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” on April 23, 2026, marking a significant modernization of the distribution with GNOME 50 and the Linux kernel 7.0. This LTS version offers five years of standard support until April 2031, extending to ten years with Ubuntu Pro.
  • Key updates include:
    • Wayland-Only Desktop: The GNOME session now runs exclusively on Wayland, dropping Xorg support, though X11 applications remain functional via XWayland.
    • Enhanced Security: The release introduces TPM-backed full-disk encryption, post-quantum cryptography support in OpenSSL, and the Security Center app for desktop management.
    • New Default Applications: Canonical replaced legacy tools with modern GTK4/libadwaita apps, including Ptyxis (terminal), Papers (PDF), Loupe (images), Showtime (video), and Resources (system monitor).
    • Developer & Server Improvements: The toolchain features GCC 15.2 and Python 3.14, while server editions support Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP confidential computing.
    • Hardware Requirements: The recommended minimum RAM has increased to 6 GB to accommodate the modern desktop environment.
• Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lq (Press Release)

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Show Notes

Amateur Radio Topics:

• Cushcraft and Hy-gain Sold
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lh (Linton News)
• Open Hamclock Backend is now fully independent of the original source
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Li (OHB Works)
• ARDC is Hiring
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lm (ARDC)
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Ln (ARDC)

Open Source / Linux Topics:

• i486 is out
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lj (itsfoss)
• Puter adds OnlyOffice
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lj (itsfoss)
• Soulsircuit is short circuiting?
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lk (lilputing)
• Google Drive missing from Ubuntu 26.04
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Ll (OMG Ubuntu)

Linux in the Ham Shack Topics:

• Linux Ham Radio KISS Serial Driver Being Modernized In 2026
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lo (Phoronix)
• WSJT-X 3.0.0 is Out!
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/Lp (Release Notes)

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      • Friday:
        • Join Bill and I for dinner at BJ’s Brewhouse (2715 Fairfield Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek, OH 45431; it’s about 10 miles from Hamvention) on FRIDAY, May 15th, at 6pm.  Their menu is extremely diverse… pizza, pasta, burgers, steaks, etc.  Several Gluten-Free (although, because of their menu, there is a chance of cross-contamination; management told me to alert the server and they would do their best to avoid contamination) and Vegetarian options are available, too
      • Saturday:
        • Join Bill and I for dinner at Chuy’s Tex-Mex (2717 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, OH 45431) on Saturday, May 16th, at 6pm.  Bill and I are very keen on Mexican food, so this is somewhat of a no-brainer.  And there are Gluten-Free (again, possible risk of cross-contamination) and Vegetarian options available!
  • Repeater for sale!
    • Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, if you’re not!  The repeater that Russ had set up has been taken offline because of Russ’s death.  If anyone is interested in everything available (sold as a package deal only), please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll send you the details/pictures.  Pickup in SW Missouri, the Billings, Montana area or at Hamvention (or if you live along the route between either of our homes and Hamvention; other places hinge on whether we will be traveling through/to where it needs to go.  Don’t hesitate to ask!).
  • 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!
• Feedback:
  • Bob, K4RFK via email:
    • How about you revisit setting up TLF and/or YFKtest and include how to set up contests that aren’t included in the initial downloads.  I’ve looked at their instructions and cant make head nor tails out of them.

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Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel

• Intro to picking a 1st timers Distro

This Weekend in Hedonism

• Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
  • Spring Chicken Salad
  • Description:
    • This is an item served in one of our local coffee shops (I know the owner, so she gave me the recipe… which I have since tweaked to my preferences). It’s great as a brunch item or a light meal on hot summer days. And can be whipped up super quick if you’ve got some rotisserie chicken on hand - and you can get the carrots and green onions already prepped at most grocery stores (I do 99.9% of my grocery shopping at Walmart)!
  • Ingredients
    • 1 cooked chicken breast (boneless/skinless or that has been deboned) OR rotisserie chicken that has been deboned, chopped and shredded into bite sized pieces
    • 1/2 cup Mayo (+/- to taste)
    • 1/2 cup Raspberry Vinaigrette (+/- to taste)
    • 1/2 cup THINLY sliced Celery
    • 1/2 cup Julienned Carrots, cut into small pieces
    • 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts OR Pecans
    • 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion (optional)
    • 1/2 cup halved seedless red Grapes
    • Loaf of Baguette Bread (optional)
  • Directions
    • Mix chicken, mayo, vinaigrette, celery, carrots, nuts and green onion together. Cut the grapes in half and store in a separate container and mix in with a portion of chicken salad immediately before eating (if you don’t keep them separate, the grapes will make the chicken salad very liquidy).
    • If using baguette bread, cut a 6" piece off of the loaf (works best with end pieces; if you can find the “mini baguette loaves” that are 8-10" long, just cut them in half) and carefully hollow the bread out (leaving enough of a bread barrier between the chicken salad and the crust that the bread doesn’t fall apart). Lightly toast, if desired (I definitely prefer them warm and lightly crunchy). Stuff the bread with the chicken salad and enjoy with extra grapes, chips, etc.
  • Notes:
    • At the coffee shop where this recipe originated, the Baguette bread is hollowed out and stuffed with the chicken salad, making it a unique “sandwich” presentation (they call it the “Spring Chicken Stuffer”). If you don’t want to mess with that, it’s also great served on sandwich bread, a hamburger roll or even all by itself.
    • I personally prefer Ott’s brand Raspberry Vinaigrette, which is manufactured 20 minutes from our house - Kraft is my second choice.
    • This mixture will be store fine in the fridge for about 1 week (BUT, the longer it is stored, the more it will dry out as everything will absorb the mayo and dressing - just stir a little more mayo and dressing in). I personally put a few spoons of chicken salad in a separate bowl, a spoon of mayo and a squirt of raspberry vinaigrette and a spoon full of grape halves and stir well, that way the grapes are well incorporated.
    • While this is yummy immediately after making it, after it has a few days to meld with the other flavors, it is amazing.
    • When making this a meal, it pairs well with a piece of quiche
    • Feel free to tweak this however you see fit! Add some spices (salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dill weed, parsley)! As I typed this, I thought that Bacon Bits would probably be really good with it. Let me know how you made it your own creation!
• Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
  • Peach Bellini
  • Description:
    • I’m an equal opportunity girl, when it comes to alcohol, for the most part (although, I’m still trying to learn to love Gin). And you’ll find me enjoying a “girly drink” like the one I’m sharing today, and a finger of Scotch tomorrow. This is a great brunch beverage, too.
  • Ingredients
    • 1 lb. fresh or frozen sliced peaches, plus more for serving
    • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, plus more for serving
    • 1/2 cup peach schnapps
    • 1 bottle prosecco or sparkling white wine
  • Directions
    • Add the peaches, strawberries, and peach schnapps to the pitcher of a blender. Cover tightly with the lid, and blend at high speed until smooth.
    • Divide the peach mixture among 6 glasses. Garnish each glass with more peaches or strawberries, if you like. Fill each glass half full with prosecco; stir, and add more prosecco, if you like.
• Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
  • Elijah Craig Small Batch
  • This bottle is from the C918 batch, meaning it was their 3rd release for the year, bottled in September of 2018
  • Description
    • Elijah Craig was a baptist preacher who created the process for “true Kentucky bourbon.” - and he’s credited with the process of putting his distillate into charred oak barrels. Citing a surge in popularity and supply not meeting demand, in early 2016 Heaven Hill Distillery removed Elijah Craig’s age statement and began blending younger stock into its non-age stated (NAS) small batches
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
    • Region: Bardstown, KY
    • Proof: 131.4 (65.7% ABV)
    • Color: Copper
    • Nose: Brown Sugar, with well toasted pie crust and cloves.
    • Taste: Vanilla and Oak, followed by the sweetness of corn syrup from a pecan pie - and a tiny hint of cherry and a touch of honeysuckle.
    • Finish: Extremely heavy baking spices; the rye makes it spicy. But the lingering end was heavy clove and extreme sweetness - a mix between caramel and that pecan pie corn syrup taste
    • Price: $200+ (750ml) - VERY limited in availability.
    • Rating: 89
• Bill’s Whatever Corner
  • Item: Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA from Fall River Brewing in California
  • Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA is a tropical juice bomb that shifts to an almost candy like finish on both the nose and palate. While being served in a coconut with a little umbrella seems fitting, the can it’s in will have to do. It’s so nom nom, that it might leave you numb numb. So drink responsibly. Cheers!
  • ABV: 7.5% IBU 33

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  • We need ideas for things you’d like to hear about in our Deep Dive episodes! Help us out by emailing suggestions to [email protected]
• Come see us at Hamvention
  • May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
• Repeater for sale!
  • Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, if you’re not! The repeater that Russ had set up has been taken offline because of Russ’s death. If anyone is interested in everything available (sold as a package deal only), please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll send you the details/pictures. Pickup in SW Missouri, the Billings, Montana area or at Hamvention (or if you live along the route between either of our homes and Hamvention; other places hinge on whether we will be traveling through/to where it needs to go. Don’t hesitate to ask!).
• 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!
• Feedback from Peace Carmene W1DCN
• Feedback from Thiago S.
• Feedback from Steve D
• Feedback from Ted Poppke WO0R

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Show Notes

Deep Dive Topic - iNTERCEPT

• iNTERCEPT is a unified web interface for software-defined radio tools. Monitor pagers, track aircraft, scan WiFi networks, and more — all from your browser.
• More Information: 
  • https://lhs.fyi/Lc (Main Site)
  • https://lhs.fyi/Ld (YouTube)
  • https://lhs.fyi/Le (YouTube)
  • https://lhs.fyi/Lf (HamRadioTherapy Review)
  • https://lhs.fyi/Lg (RTL-SDR Review)

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• Announcements:
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  • You can do that via Patreon, Paypal, Merch - just a few bucks a month helps us out immensely when it comes to covering the costs of giving you the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet!
• We DESPERATELY need topics! 
  • Weekender episodes - anything goes!  
  • We need ideas for things you’d like to hear about in our Deep Dive episodes!  Help us out by emailing suggestions to [email protected]
• Come see us at Hamvention
  • May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
• Repeater for sale!
  • Spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, if you’re not!  The repeater that Russ had set up has been taken offline because of Russ’s death.  If anyone is interested in everything available (sold as a package deal only), please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll send you the details/pictures.  Pickup in SW Missouri, the Billings, Montana area or at Hamvention (or if you live along the route between either of our homes and Hamvention; other places hinge on whether we will be traveling through/to where it needs to go.  Don’t hesitate to ask!).
• 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!

Feedback:

• YouTube Comment - Omarchy Video - tgrossner
  • Omarchy seems like a hammer in search of a nail. I’m sure it fits a niche, but it’s not my niche.
• YouTube Comment - Omarchy Video - PaulGriffith
  • I have no experience with Omarchy. I might consider adding it to my bucket of something-to-try-sometime. KE5WMA

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Show Notes

Amateur Radio Topics:

• FCC Warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio Operator for 911 Interference
  • The Federal Communications Commission has sent a notice of licensed operation and harmful interference to an amateur radio operator in Pittsburgh regarding transmissions on a 911 emergency services channel from a handheld transceiver. Last summer, the FCC received a complaint from Allegheny County, Pa., Emergency Services concerning interference with one of its UHF “T-Band” emergency communications channels. The interference affected the county’s west EMS dispatch channel on 470.4375 MHz. After the agents notified Kundston of the issue, he produced a Baofeng BTech UV-Pro handheld radio.
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L5 (Radioworld)
• Hamvention Announces Award Recipients
  • Technical Achievement Award Robert Famiglio K3RF
  • Amateur of the Year Award Dr. Jose “Otis” Vicens NP4G
  • Special Achievement Award Martha Fell N3QBE and Joe Fell W3GMS
  • Club of the Year Long Island CW Club
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L6 (Hamvention)
• Ham Deck
  • Ham Deck playing cards are a portable reference system for amateur radio operators. The deck focuses on practical lookups used during real operating sessions.
    • Band plan summaries by region
    • Common calling frequencies
    • Digital mode frequency references
    • Operating reminders and checklists
    • Compact lookup tables for common station tasks
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L7 (hamdeck)

Open Source / Linux Topics:

• Ubuntu 26.04 Beta is now available to download
  • The beta release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” is now available for download, arriving a month ahead of the planned stable release on April 23, 2026.  This version runs on the latest Linux kernel 7.0 release candidate and features the new GNOME 50 desktop environment along with a new default system monitoring utility called Resources. 
  • Visual updates include colorful new folder icons, a fully opaque Ubuntu Dock, a new default wallpaper, and a refreshed boot spinner animation.  The release also introduces OpenJDK 25 as the default Java runtime, updated Mesa 26.0.2, and includes AI packages like AMD ROCm and NVIDIA CUDA. 
  • Key Info:
    • Availability: ISOs are available for Intel/AMD 64-bit, generic ARM, and Raspberry Pi, with beta flavors like Lubuntu, Xubuntu, and Kubuntu also released. 
    • Stability Warning: The beta is not officially supported yet; users should back up data and test in a virtual machine as beta software may break file managers or require driver tweaks. 
    • Known Issues: The Software & Updates utility is not preinstalled, and some flavors like Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Kylin may not have beta images available yet. 
    • Upgrade Path: Installing updates on a beta version will automatically upgrade the system to the final stable release when it launches. 
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L3 (OMG Ubuntu)
• Local privilege escalation in snapd 
  • CVE-2026-3888 - Local privilege escalation in snapd on Linux allows local attackers to get root privilege by re-creating snap’s private /tmp directory when systemd-tmpfiles is configured to automatically clean up this directory. This issue affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, and 24.04 LTS.
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L2 (ubuntu)
• YOLO Linux
  • YOLO Linux is a modern Linux distribution designed from first principles to prioritize user outcomes over system management, featuring a conversational AI agent that replaces the traditional command line. Instead of requiring users to memorize commands or configure complex settings, YOLO Linux allows them to describe their intent in plain language (e.g., “Install the browser” or “Connect to the VPN”), and the AI agent automatically handles the installation, configuration, and security. Built on a standard Linux 6.12 kernel, it maintains a zero-shell security posture by eliminating direct user access to the terminal, thereby reducing the attack surface while ensuring all operations are logged, auditable, and explainable. This approach aims to make Linux accessible to everyone by removing the learning curve associated with traditional operating system administration. 
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/L4 (yololinux)

Linux in the Ham Shack Topics:

• GPL Violation Discussion on IU8LMC’s FT2 and Decodium
  • Onno (VK6FLAB) from Foundations of Amateur Radio podcast let us know over on Mastodon that IU8LMC’s FT2 and Decodium was under scrutiny due to violations of the GPL (source code not released).
  • Reddit Discussion from Last Month: https://lhs.fyi/L8
  • Decodium Shannon Repo: https://lhs.fyi/L9
  • WSJT-X Improved Comment: https://lhs.fyi/La
  • WSJT-X Improved Version 3.10 Released: https://lhs.fyi/Lb (Sourceforge)

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• Come see us at Hamvention - May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206
• Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
  • There will be a memorial service for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, MO 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!

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Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

• “Your Dream Car”

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner

• Honey Balsamic Glazed Ham

• Description:

  • Russ was never a fan of baked ham, until he moved here and tried my mom’s (which I’ve shared that recipe before in the past; it was an orange juice and brown sugar mixture). While we hadn’t gotten the chance to try this recipe yet, he was excited to try it (because what is better with ham that a lot of tasty mustard?). This is in my menu rotation for Easter.

• Ingredients

  • 1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lb. total; preferably shank end)
  • 2 tsp. black peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• Directions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in diamond pattern, cutting only 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Cover ham and pan tightly with foil and bake 11/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, using heavy pan, crush peppercorns; place in bowl. Add honey, mustards, and vinegar and whisk to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving.
  • Brush one-third of glaze (about 1/3 cup) over ham and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes; rotate ham in oven and repeat with another 1/3 cup glaze and bake another 15 minutes. Brush remaining 1/3 cup glaze over ham and bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature registers 140°F, 15 to 20 minutes more. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

• White Sangria

• Description:

  • I have always been a huge fan of fruity drinks, and I am a huge fan of white wine… so what could be better for your Easter related meal?

• Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Applejack
  • 1/2 medium green apple, cored and diced
  • 1 medium orange, halved
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 mango or nectarine, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
  • 2 (750-mL) bottles dry white wine, chilled
  • 1 (750-mL) bottle prosecco, chilled, to serve
  • Fresh mint or basil sprigs, to garnish

• Directions

• In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine the sugar with ⅓ cup water. Microwave until the sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir well, then let cool completely.

• In a large pitcher, combine the Applejack and apple. Let sit for 10 minutes until the flavors incorporate.

• Squeeze half of the orange into the pitcher. Cut the remaining half of the orange into thin slices. Add the orange slices, lime, mango or nectarine, and strawberries; stir to combine. Pour the white wine over the fruit and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup and taste for sweetness. Add more simple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired.

• Serve the sangria over ice, topped with a splash of chilled prosecco, if you like. Garnish with fresh mint or basil sprigs.

Russ’s Drink Corner

• (I will occasionally pick something from Russ’s collection to mention… but I didn’t have time tonight)

Bill’s Whatever Corner

• Charlie Russel Irish Style Red Ale - Harvest Moon Brewing - Belt, Montana
  • 5.5% ABV 20 IBU
  • Because the water in Belt is almost identical to the classic Burton water in England, we have brewed a beer very similar to an ale from that region. Two row pale ale malt combined with hops of a soft, flowery character but not overly aromatic or bitter, combine for an ale to be enjoyed year round. This ale is red in color and has malt character like an amber ale but with the hoppiness of a pale ale.

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

• Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX

  • There will be a memorial service for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, MO 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!

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Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

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Show Notes

Deep Dive Topic

• OpenHamClock
  • A real-time amateur radio dashboard for the modern operator.
  • OpenHamClock brings DX cluster spots, space weather, propagation predictions, POTA activations, SOTA activations, WWFF activations, WWBOTA activations, PSKReporter, satellite tracking, WSJT-X integration, direct rig control, and more into a single browser-based interface. Run it locally on a Raspberry Pi, on your desktop, or access it from anywhere via a cloud deployment.
  • 📝 License: MIT — See LICENSE
    • Installation Instructions - gotcha
    • Setup - .env, rigctld
    • Features - many
    • Thoughts - Getting through the setup was rough, payoff is pretty good.
  • Source: https://lhs.fyi/KZ (github)
  • Demo: https://lhs.fyi/L0 (openhamclock)

Related Topics

• DXChrono - https://lhs.fyi/L1 (Peter MM9SQL)

Announcements/Feedback

• Support the show (Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Share, Rate)
• Hamvention - May 15-17, 2026 - Booth 2206

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