LHS Episode #602: Invasion of the Freedom Snatchers

Hello and welcome to the 602nd installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss intercepting "secure" satellite traffic, an Australian band plan audit, the future of Arduino, a hack on Xubuntu, new features in DXLook and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #601: Automated Certificates Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to Episode 601 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts discuss the RFC2136 for remote, authenticated DNS updates and how it can be used to automate an SSL certificate infrastructure with Let's Encrypt. We hope you enjoy this episode and have a great week coming up!

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #600: The End?

Hello and welcome to the 600th episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts discuss the podcast--past, present and future--and then talk about the world of artificial intelligence, including vibe coding, image and video generation, generative music, thoughts and cavets thereof, and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #599: The Weekender CXXXV

It's time for The Weekender! This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. 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.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #598: Fake Ham Radio

Hello and welcome to the 598th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss a revived zombie satellite, tracking the next NASA moon mission as a ham, flatpak updates, KDE's birthday, ham radio in flight simulators and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #597: arcOS-Linux Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to Episode 597 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts check out a ham-radio focused Linux distribution called arcOS. Topics include download and installation, philosophy and use cases, initial configuration and impressions, software package availability. design choices and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #596: The Weekender CXXXIV

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

  • Why is HF Put on a Pedestal?

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner

  • Skillet Apple Cider Chicken

  • Description

  • This is a great fall recipe. Perfect served over egg noodles.

  • Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 strips bacon

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided

  • 2 cups apple cider, divided

  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 4 sage leaves

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • Directions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thighs; cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Cook bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; drain excess grease from the skillet. Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup each chicken broth and apple cider. Return chicken thighs to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving platter. Remove skillet from heat; add butter, swirl to combine with sauce. Pour sauce over thighs.

  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

  • Apple Cider Margarita

  • Description

  • Fall is in the air in Missouri, and the apples are being picked… so what better than a great apple cocktail?

  • Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider

  • 1/2 cup silver tequila

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • Sugar, for rim

  • Cinnamon, for rim

  • Salt, for rim

  • Apple slices, for garnish

  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

  • Directions

  • In a pitcher, combine cider, tequila, and lemon juice. Dip glasses in water, then into mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Fill with margarita mixture, and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

  • Russ’s Drink Corner

  • Ironroot Republic Promethean (Batch P16)

  • Description

  • Promethean is the creative rebel in our portfolio. Prometheus stole fire from Olympus and gave it to man. This bourbon is perfect as a rainy day dram or the key ingredient in your Manhattan. This batch is aged 30 months.

  • Details

  • Mashbill: 80% yellow corn, 15% other corn varietals, 5% rye

  • Region: Denison, Texas

  • Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

  • Color: Rich amber

  • Nose: Tobacco, smoked figs

  • Taste: Candied prunes, dark fruit, caramel, dark chocolate, raisins, dusty oak, hint of cayenne pepper

  • Finish: Spicy, lingering

  • Price: $50 (750ml)

  • Rating: 87

  • Bill’s Whatever Corner

  • Headframe Spirits - Orphan Girl

  • Bourbon Cream Liqueur

  • West of town, the Orphan Girl mine stands as the centerpiece of the World Museum of Mining, a testament to Butte’s rich legacy. Our Orphan Girl makes a perfect centerpiece for your evening and can be used for sipping, mixing, baking and making great memories.

  • Nose: Bourbon, caramel

  • Palate: Rich and creamy but not too sweet, finishing with hints of caramel and bourbon

  • Shelf-stabilized Wisconsin cream mixed with our Neversweat Straight Bourbon Whiskey

  • ABV 35 (17.5%)

  • $30 (750mL)

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