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LHS Episode #619: The Weekender CXL

June 8th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Topic Wheel

  • Favorite Cartoon Character
    • Spoke about Favorite Animated Movies and Saturday Morning Cartoons
    • Favorite Disney Princess Movie

This Weekend in Hedonism

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
    • Chicken Paprikash
    • Description:
      • This was a fond memory of my childhood, and I’ve not eaten since I was probably 11 or 12… so I started throwing things together, came up with something very close to grandma’s recipe, and then through the power of Google I learned I had made, essentially, Chicken Paprikash. But, I did it as a one-pot meal. :-)
    • Ingredients
      • 2 cups uncooked Egg Noodles
      • 2 TBLS Butter
      • 4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (thighs give the most flavor; substitute if desired)
      • Paprika (Hungarian is preferred, but regular will work)
      • Salt
      • Pepper
      • Garlic Powder
      • 1 TBLS Butter
      • 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
      • Roasted Red Peppers (optional)
      • 2 TBLS Paprika
      • 2 cups Chicken Stock
      • 2 TBLS Tomato Paste (optional; provides color more than taste)
      • 1 TBLS Cornstarch
      • 8oz Sour Cream
    • Directions
      • Bring water to a boil in a skillet and cook egg noodles (or, you can serve the dish over rice). While pasta is boiling, cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and season it with paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder (amount to your preference). Set aside. Once pasta is finished cooking, drain well and wipe out pan. Place the skillet back on the stove and add 2 TBLS butter; allow to melt, then add seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for about 10 minutes, then remove to a plate; set aside. Add 1 TBLS butter to skillet, allow to melt and add chopped onion and saute until soft. Add roasted red peppers to skillet, stir to mix. Add 2 TBLS Paprika to skillet, stir to combine with onions/peppers. Add Chicken Stock and tomato paste to pan, bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch into sour cream, add mixture to skillet and mix well. Add chicken and pasta back into skillet and simmer until warmed through.
    • Notes:
      • You can use Cream Cheese instead of sour cream. This will make the sauce thicker, so there is no need for the cornstarch.
      • Tomato paste is optional. It adds very little flavor to the dish, but DOES add the dark red coloring that is usually associated with Paprikash.
      • If you’re using standard paprika (what you’d typically pick up at the grocery store), you’ll need more and need to boost it with Cayenne Pepper - 1/8 teaspoon for every tablespoon standard paprika (if you’re not into spicy food, just sprinkle a tiny bit and taste to adjust the spice level as you go. Hungarian Paprika, depending on the version, can be VERY spicy)
      • Because I literally threw this together, you may want to add some seasonings to the sauce mixture; my chicken was heavily seasoned before I cooked it, so additional seasonings weren’t needed. But, I also taste-test as I go and adjust as needed.
      • I used Garlic powder with this, as “Jarlic” (the new name for jarred minced garlic) tends to be bitter… and since I was trying to recreate a recipe from 40+ years ago, I wanted to try to make it close to what my grandmother made (and Jarlic" didn’t exist back then). If you would like to use “Jarlic”, I would suggest adding a TINY bit of sugar, a little bit of melted butter and ONLY stir it in over the last minute or two of simmering (just long enough to get warm).
  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
    • Blueberry Lemonade
    • Description:
      • A refreshing mix of blueberries, lemonade and vodka
    • Ingredients
      • 1 cup of blueberries (frozen work fine)
      • 1/2 cup of sugar
      • 1/8 tsp of salt
      • 1/2 cup of lemon juice
      • 2 cups water
      • Vodka
    • Directions
      • Place blueberries, sugar, salt, lemon juice and water into blender and blend well. Place ice in glass, add 2oz Vodka (or Rum, if preferred) and top with lemonade mixture
    • Notes:
      • Taste lemonade mixture once blended; if it’s not sweet enough, either add more sugar and re-blend OR add simple syrup to your drink. Leave the alcohol out for just a refreshing drink or something fun for the kiddos!
      • You can use this recipe and substitute any berries… strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. (fresh or frozen)
  • Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
    • Item: Joseph Magnus Bourbon Cigar Blend
    • Description: I purchased this to take specifically to Hamvention; I picked it because of the ABV (which was Russ’s age). We shared a dram, around the firepit at the hotel, with Steve-KJ5T, on Saturday night.
    • Info: Batch 457 / Bottle #20 (Purchased in late April 2026 from Total Wine in Springfield, MO - $259.99)
    • Mash: Undisclosed; Batch-specific blend of various aged bourbons sourced from different distilleries, primarily MGP and Barton, combined with their proprietary Triple Cask whiskey. Because each batch is uniquely crafted by Master Blender Nancy Fraley to achieve a specific flavor profile that stands up to a cigar, exact mash bill percentages vary from batch to batch. However, all batches follow a blueprint of blending high-rye and low-rye base bourbons.
    • Aroma: (All tasting notes were taken from Nancy Fraley’s Blog) A range of savory and sweet mint notes along with dark berries and citrus fruit, from a blackberry Bourbon smash cocktail with muddled mint, candied blood orange citrus wheels, and chocolate mint chip ice cream.
    • Taste: Breathtaking sensations of wintergreen mint, tobacco, chewing gum, Sarsaparilla, and Thai sweet basil with ripe mango.
    • Finish: Long and savory, with lemon balm tea, crème de menthe, and Cuban mojito cocktails with mint and lime.
    • ABV: 56.19
    • Score: 85
  • Bill’s Whatever Corner
    • Item: Piney River Brewing - Bucyrus, MO - Various

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  • 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!
    • Repeater for sale!
      • Former AF0SS Repeater - Yaesu DR1X Refurb, HRI-200, and BpBr Circuit WP-639 4-Cavity Duplexer. Package deal, if interested contact [email protected].
    • 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!
      • https://lhs.fyi/mem
    • Dayton Hotel is booked!
      • Booking opened this morning for Marriott properties in the Dayton area, and we will be staying at Springhill Suites Beavercreek, which is where we stayed this year, and it’s about 10 minutes from Hamvention. When I booked this morning, the cancelable rate was about $175 a night - cancel through May 18, 2026. Convenient to a ton of restaurants, a Walmart, etc.

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LHS Episode #618: Andy Stewart KB1OIQ – Andy’s Ham Radio Linux

June 1st, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Featured Topic:

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!
    • Repeater for sale!
      • Former AF0SS Repeater - Yaesu DR1X Refurb, HRI-200, and BpBr Circuit WP-639 4-Cavity Duplexer. Package deal, if interested contact [email protected].
    • 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!
      • https://lhs.fyi/mem
  • Feedback:
    • Email received on May 21st from Don - KJ5MVN
      • Much appreciate your podcast and listen when I can. I would love to hear more for beginning DragonOS/Linux users. I certainly know enough to be dangerous, so need to upgrade my old Hp-UX. I am having issues with updates/upgrades on my old ASUS repurposed laptop. It is failing to boot on the new upgrades linux versions. I replaced the old HD drive with a SSD, when I put it together. I did the DragonOS and 73Linux install from Ham Radio Crusader. I have updated to wsjt-x 3.0 and it works well. Also installed gridtracker2, so it will update my QRZ log for me. I want to get PotaCat running so I can tie to my new ic7300 Mk2 and run it remote from my tablet or phone. Mostly using it for wsjt-x, with gridtracker2. I want to take this laptop to the field for POTA activations and expand on its use. Satellite tracking is another area, as well. So in general anything on DragonOS maintenance, adding new apps like POTACat, gridtracker2 or other interesting HAM tools to the mix would be great! Also any basic Linux tools to manage it. I still need to learn how to add access to my wifi printer and other pcs as well. Ham On and blessing to the Ham Shack family from Texas.
      • 73 - Don - KJ5MVN
    • Email received on May 24th from Bob K4RFK
      • He just a quick suggestion, look into potacat. Its a very interesting new program for doing POTA both on your computer and remotely.

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LHS Episode #617: Hamvention 2026 Adventure Complete

May 20th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Hamvention Wrap-Up:

  • Attendance, on FB and Dayton area newspapers, they listed the attendance of 25-30k people for 2026. Official number for 2025 was 36,814. So, our guess on lower numbers was likely correct (it will be a few weeks before Hamvention releases the official numbers)
  • Only a handful of people asked what Linux was (this number seems down… way down, actually)
  • Many folks said they are/have moved to Linux after the Windows debacle
  • Probably a normal amount of, “What can Linux do for me?” Type questions

Announcements & Feedback:

  • Announcements:
  • Can you help support the show?
    • 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 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]
  • 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 Billings, Montana area or along a route Bill will be traveling through in the future. The antenna is still standing in Missouri… but that is also included in the price once it is taken down.
  • 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!

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LHS Episode #616: Xenia Bound

May 11th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Amateur Radio Topics:

Open Source / Linux Topics:

Linux in the Ham Shack Topics:

  • FreeDV 2.3.0 Released
    • More information on the 2.3.0 release can be found at our blog (https://lhs.fyi/Lv) along with information on the FlexRadio integration more specifically (https://lhs.fyi/Lw). Let me know if you have any questions and definitely feel free to tell all your friends!
  • Rhizomatica Releases Mercury
  • Graywolf

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  • Announcements:
    • Come see us at Hamvention!  We are counting down the minutes at this point!
    • Can you help support the show?  
    • We need topics! 
    • Repeater for sale!
    • Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX
  • Feedback:
    • Email from JL1AYH
      • Hi LHS-team, I have not done a search on whether you mentioned OpenWebRX+ already, if not then it might be a candidate: https://lhs.fyi/owr Thanks for the podcast!
    • Discord Post from Victoria (K8VSY)
    • Email from Claus Niesen (AE0S) Amateur Radio Software Award committee member
      • Hello We would like to announce the 2026 recipients of the Amateur Radio Software Award, which goes to Nate Bargmann (N0NB), George Baltz (N3GB), Daniele Forsi (IU5HKX), and Mikael Nousiainen (OH3BHX) for their work on Hamlib.  Attached is the press release of the award.  We would be happy for you to mention the award.

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LHS Episode #615: The Weekender CXXXIX

May 4th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel

This Weekend in Hedonism

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
    • Creamy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus
    • Description:
      • This creamy one-pan lemon garlic chicken and asparagus comes together quickly enough for a weeknight, but it is special enough for guests. The creamy sauce makes it perfect to serve with fettuccine or rice; a tossed salad and some great bread are nice additions.
    • Ingredients
      • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
      • 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
      • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
      • 1/2 teaspoon salt
      • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
      • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
      • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 1/2 cup minced shallots
      • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
      • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
      • 1 cup heavy cream
      • 1 lemon, juiced
      • 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
      • fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)
    • Directions
      • In a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine flour, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Move ingredients around in the bag to mix well, and set aside.
      • Place chicken pieces between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Pound the breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/2-inch, and blot dry with paper towels.
      • Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake until all chicken is lightly coated.
      • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat,. When butter stops sizzling and the pan is hot, carefully add chicken pieces. Lightly brown each side, cooking 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
      • To the same skillet, with the drippings, add remaining tablespoon butter, shallots, and asparagus pieces. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and bright green. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
      • Stir in cream, lemon juice, and pecorino Romano cheese; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Nestle chicken back pieces into the pan and cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes.
      • Garnish with fresh flat leaf parsley, and serve warm.
    • Notes:
      • Pecorino Romano is salty, and the pan drippings in this recipe are also seasoned. Taste before adding additional salt and pepper.
  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
    • Blackberry Mint Julep
    • Description:
      • Since Yesterday was the Kentucky Derby, and the Mint Julep is the “official drink” of the Derby, I decided to go with a fun version of it!
    • Ingredients
      • 4 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
      • 1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
      • 6 fresh blackberries, divided
      • Ice
      • 2 oz. bourbon
    • Directions
      • In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, muddle mint, sugar, 5 blackberries, and 1 ounce water until blackberries have lost their shape and a thick puree forms.
      • Strain into a (preferably frosty) ice-filled coupe glass. Add bourbon and stir until well chilled.
      • Garnish with remaining 1 blackberry and more mint leaves.
  • Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
    • Nothing this week… check back after Hamvention where Bill and I will BOTH review a Bourbon I bought to take to Hamvention!!
  • Bill’s Whatever Corner
    • Item: Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel
      • Kentucky may be known for its bourbon, but no town does rye whiskey and high-rye bourbon better than Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Since the mid-1800s, “Whiskey City” has been synonymous with the world’s finest rye whiskey.
      • Nestled in between the Ohio River and Tanner’s Creek sits a monument to Lawrenceburg’s rich distilling history, Ross & Squibb Distillery. Our globally renowned tradition of crafting the finest ryes and high-rye bourbons continues today under the discerning eye of our Master Distiller, Ian Stirsman.
    • Mash - 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Barley (2024 Barrel Pull)
    • Aroma - Sweet, with notes of maple and vanilla
    • Taste - Hint of vanilla and a sweet-yet-characteristic rye flavor
    • Finish - Smooth, long finish, giving way to the subtle vanilla sweetness
    • ABV: 54.25 (108.5 Proof)

Announcements & Feedback:

  • Announcements:
    • Can you help support the show?
      • 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 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, Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. That is building E2/Tesla Hall, and we’re directly across from Flex Radio and Begali Keys in the big walkway between the 2 garage doors (so it’s nice and cool!). We’ll be there from 9-5 on Friday and Saturday… and since we both have long drives ahead of us, we’ll be there at 9am and leave early (probably by 11) on Sunday… so make sure, if you’re waiting to visit us until Sunday, you get there EARLY!
    • Join us for dinner at Hamvention!
      • 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!

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LHS Episode #615: The Weekender CXXXIX

May 4th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel

This Weekend in Hedonism

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
    • Creamy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus
    • Description:
      • This creamy one-pan lemon garlic chicken and asparagus comes together quickly enough for a weeknight, but it is special enough for guests. The creamy sauce makes it perfect to serve with fettuccine or rice; a tossed salad and some great bread are nice additions.
    • Ingredients
      • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
      • 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
      • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
      • 1/2 teaspoon salt
      • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
      • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
      • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 1/2 cup minced shallots
      • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
      • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
      • 1 cup heavy cream
      • 1 lemon, juiced
      • 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
      • fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)
    • Directions
      • In a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine flour, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Move ingredients around in the bag to mix well, and set aside.
      • Place chicken pieces between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Pound the breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/2-inch, and blot dry with paper towels.
      • Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake until all chicken is lightly coated.
      • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat,. When butter stops sizzling and the pan is hot, carefully add chicken pieces. Lightly brown each side, cooking 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
      • To the same skillet, with the drippings, add remaining tablespoon butter, shallots, and asparagus pieces. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and bright green. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
      • Stir in cream, lemon juice, and pecorino Romano cheese; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Nestle chicken back pieces into the pan and cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes.
      • Garnish with fresh flat leaf parsley, and serve warm.
    • Notes:
      • Pecorino Romano is salty, and the pan drippings in this recipe are also seasoned. Taste before adding additional salt and pepper.
  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
    • Blackberry Mint Julep
    • Description:
      • Since Yesterday was the Kentucky Derby, and the Mint Julep is the “official drink” of the Derby, I decided to go with a fun version of it!
    • Ingredients
      • 4 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
      • 1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
      • 6 fresh blackberries, divided
      • Ice
      • 2 oz. bourbon
    • Directions
      • In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, muddle mint, sugar, 5 blackberries, and 1 ounce water until blackberries have lost their shape and a thick puree forms.
      • Strain into a (preferably frosty) ice-filled coupe glass. Add bourbon and stir until well chilled.
      • Garnish with remaining 1 blackberry and more mint leaves.
  • Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
    • Nothing this week… check back after Hamvention where Bill and I will BOTH review a Bourbon I bought to take to Hamvention!!
  • Bill’s Whatever Corner
    • Item: Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel
      • Kentucky may be known for its bourbon, but no town does rye whiskey and high-rye bourbon better than Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Since the mid-1800s, “Whiskey City” has been synonymous with the world’s finest rye whiskey.
      • Nestled in between the Ohio River and Tanner’s Creek sits a monument to Lawrenceburg’s rich distilling history, Ross & Squibb Distillery. Our globally renowned tradition of crafting the finest ryes and high-rye bourbons continues today under the discerning eye of our Master Distiller, Ian Stirsman.
    • Mash - 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Barley (2024 Barrel Pull)
    • Aroma - Sweet, with notes of maple and vanilla
    • Taste - Hint of vanilla and a sweet-yet-characteristic rye flavor
    • Finish - Smooth, long finish, giving way to the subtle vanilla sweetness
    • ABV: 54.25 (108.5 Proof)

Announcements & Feedback:

  • Announcements:
    • Can you help support the show?
      • 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 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, Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. That is building E2/Tesla Hall, and we’re directly across from Flex Radio and Begali Keys in the big walkway between the 2 garage doors (so it’s nice and cool!). We’ll be there from 9-5 on Friday and Saturday… and since we both have long drives ahead of us, we’ll be there at 9am and leave early (probably by 11) on Sunday… so make sure, if you’re waiting to visit us until Sunday, you get there EARLY!
    • Join us for dinner at Hamvention!
      • 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!

Subscribers & Supporters:

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LHS Episode #614: Deep Dive Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

April 27th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

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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