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LHS Episode #628: Gamified Learning Part 1

August 31st, 2026 | Author:

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News Flash!

  • California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law

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      • 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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  • Feedback:
    • From Justin, KE2GHU (This was the one we missed when we recorded our last episode!)
      • I just discovered this sweet piece of software (SDRoxide) and would be interested in hearing Bill’s opinion of it. Personally, my mind is blown and I only just discovered and downloaded it an hour ago. My understanding is that it’s available for Windows and Mac, but is natively build for Linux. I had no issues whatsoever installing on Mint, which was refreshing.

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LHS Episode #627: The Dumpster Returns

August 27th, 2026 | Author:

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Amateur Radio Topics:

Open Source / Linux Topics:

  • BudsLink Brings Advanced Earbud Controls to Linux Desktops
  • Pop!_OS Rolls Out Its “Frosted Glass” Desktop Style For COSMIC

Linux in the Ham Shack Topics:

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      • 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:
    • Tom Foy, N4HAI, on Episode #625, through Facebook
      • Listened to that one on the plane!!! Gotta check it out! I’m kinda sick of some of the logging apps I’ve been using. I love the idea of starting a new “operation”, and not starting a whole new log. PLUS.. I can stop running Win/N1MM+ on my x86 Mac Mini here in the shack, and go back to Linux!
    • Jonathan Rhoads, KD2HBV, sent us 2 pieces of Feedback this week via email!
      • Ham Topic Idea
        • Hello again - Thanks for answering my question about tuning a dipole antenna based on swr readings.  That was a great help in getting on the air with my portable qrp zBitx! I realize that there are many types of antennas used in portable qrp operations, but from what I’ve read, the End-fed half wave and the End-fed “random wire” antennas are the most common. Both are also within my ability for homebrewing, should I need to. I do have an ATU-10 tuner, so I could go with either one. What are the pros and cons of both?  Or perhaps there is something even better I’m missing?
      • Hedonism Idea Grilling
        • My garden has reached that happy state where I have tomatoes, bell peppers and onions all available, so last weekend I made a batch of “salsa rojo.”
        • The way I learned to do this is:
          • Cut the veggies into wedges (removing the pepper seeds).
          • Brush with olive oil.
          • Grill, shaking on salt and pepper.
          • Remove the tomato skins.
          • Blend, adding lime juice (or zest), salt and olive oil to taste.
        • Makes a fantastic end-of-summer treat.  We eat it with many things (e.g. grilled cheese, chips, grits) and it’s good “while supplies last.”  Which typically is not very long!
        • So that was my weekend hedonism.
        • Do either of you have anything unusual you like to create on a grill?

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LHS Episode #626: The Weekender CXLII

August 17th, 2026 | Author:

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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.

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    • 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..

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

August 10th, 2026 | Author:

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:

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      • There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome!  
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LHS Episode #624: National Jamboree 2026

August 4th, 2026 | Author:

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      • There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome!  
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LHS Episode #623: Dipole Tuning Listener Feedback

July 13th, 2026 | Author:

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Featured Topic

  • Feedback from Jonathan Rhoades KD2HBV
    • I’m trying to figure out how to tune a homebrew dipole antenna using the swr readout on my qrp rig (zBitx).  Thought if I’m interested in this, perhaps others are, and maybe it would fit into your short topic list.
  • What Is a Dipole?
    • A dipole is simply a wire antenna fed at its center, with two equal-length halves extending in opposite directions. It’s a balanced antenna — symmetrical around the feedpoint. To be resonant, it needs to be a half-wavelength long at its operating frequency. The formula: length (feet) = 468 ÷ frequency (MHz). That gives you sizes ranging from about 16 feet on 10 meters all the way to 260 feet on 160 meters.
    • Resonance matters because it puts the antenna’s impedance in a range compatible with common coax feed lines — but resonance isn’t strictly required; an antenna tuner can compensate for dipoles that are longer or shorter.
  • What is SWR?
    • Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
    • When RF power travels down a feed line toward an antenna, some of it gets radiated — but if the antenna’s impedance doesn’t match the feed line’s impedance, some power bounces back toward the transmitter. That reflected wave and the forward wave interact, creating a pattern of high and low voltage/current points along the feed line called standing waves.
    • SWR is simply the ratio of the peak voltage to the minimum voltage of that standing wave pattern. A perfect match = 1:1 SWR (no reflected power). Higher ratios mean more mismatch and more reflected power.
  • What is zBitx?
    • The zBitx is a highly compact, all-mode, all-band Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver designed for portable and QRP (low-power) amateur radio. Very compact in size, it measures 5.5 inches x 3 inches x 1.25 inches, and weighs 250 gms/9 ounces!
    • It covers the 80M to 10M bands, and runs digital modes like FT8 natively.
    • The zBitx is built by HF Signals and powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero, running open-source sBitx software that allows for future software upgrades.

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    • Support the show!  
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    • Taking a break from recording for a few weeks!
      • Due to Bill doing that whole Boy Scout Jamboree thing, we’re going to skip recording for a few weeks.  Mark your calendars - July 19th and 26th are definitely out, and likely August 2nd.  Don’t panic… we’re still around, and Bill will tell us about his Jamboree adventures on the next episode (which will be #124 - typically our “featured topic” episode) after he gets home!  NOTE:  Bill MAY decide to record a podcast from Jamboree… only time will tell.
    • 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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    • Special Note for this episode:
      • Bill will be gone for the next few weeks to the Scouting National Jamboree, and they are always needing folks to interact with the kids through the K2BSA.  They will be operating HF on 40M – 10M, D-Star on REF033A, EchoLink on JOTA-365, and more as time, conditions, and staffing allowed.  SO, if you hear them on the air… please take a minute to chat with the lucky camper!  Bill has posted a great list of questions to ask the campers on the K2BSA website https://lhs.fyi/M1
  • Feedback:
    • Email from Ray Franz, WB0SMZ
    • I just listened to a podcast of yours from a few years ago.  Podcast 537 for Qlog ham logging software.  I have it installed on Linux Mint and enjoy the software a lot. But I have noticed an issue with my installation.  The time shown for a qso is incorrect and I cannot find a solution.  I have a digital clock in UTC on my desktop so I can reference UTC time at any time.  What I found is this example:
      • Linux local time in the lower right corner is 05:34.
      • UTC TIME on my digital clock is 00:34.
      • Qlog time for current qso is 12:35 AM
    • Would you have any ideas for how I could get Qlog to log qsos is UTC time? Windows programs like Genlog, Dxlog and others default to UTC. Otherwise I love Qlog for general purpose logging. I installed from Software app on Linux Mint.

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LHS Episode #622: The Weekender CXLI

July 6th, 2026 | Author:

Show Notes

Topic Wheel

  • Musical Instruments

This Weekend in Hedonism

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
    • Mom’s Macaroni Salad
    • Description:
      • My mother made this macaroni salad for any BBQ, outdoor holiday (like Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) and since yesterday was the 4th of July in the US, it seemed like the perfect time to drag out this recipe and dust it off.  Everyone loved this salad, except for me because of being a super picky eater growing up.  BUT, when I got older, I discovered it was very tasty, and now folks request that I make it for get-togethers.
    • Ingredients
      • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
      • 4 large hard boiled eggs, (3 chopped; 1 sliced for garnish)
      • 1 cup finely diced onion (any type of onion is fine, red adds color, though!)
      • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
      • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
      • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or chopped sweet pickles)
      • 2 cups creamy salad dressing (Miracle Whip or mayonnaise; I grew up with mom using Miracle Whip, but it’s still very good just using Mayo)
      • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
      • ¾ cup white sugar (less if you’re using Miracle Whip, which is already very sweet)
      • 2 ¼ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
      • ¼ teaspoon salt
      • ¾ teaspoon celery seed
      • Paprika
    • Directions
      • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
      • Add elbow macaroni and cook for 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and set aside to cool. (do not rinse!)
      • In a large bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, onion, celery and red bell pepper.
      • In a small bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, pickle relish, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
      • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour (overnight is better).  Lay egg slices on top and sprinkle with Paprika before serving
    • Notes:
      • If you’re not a fan of fresh celery, leave it out… but definitely use celery seed to give it that celery boost (it makes the salad).
      • The diced red peppers are optional as well, but it does add color and texture.  I don’t typically use them… but green will work just as well, if you want to have peppers in the salad.
      • I always add a splash of sweet pickle juice to my salad, and typically leave out the sugar (I do taste-test as I’m making the dressing, to make sure that the sugar level is appropriate; you want it sweet, but not “candy sweet”)
      • Dijon mustard can also be used, but I like using the bright yellow mustard.
      • If you’re not familiar with Miracle Whip, it’s a sweet version of Mayo.  Russ hated Miracle Whip (and I have grown out of wanting it on sandwiches and such, partially because I didn’t buy it due to Russ’s dislike), so mayo is perfectly fine to use.  BUT, you will want to add a bit of sugar to the mayo to help get the dressing to an appropriate sweetness.
  • Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
    • Blueberry Mojito
    • Description:
      • Summer calls for refreshing drinks, and this is one of my favorites!
    • Ingredients
      • 1 1/4 cups blueberries (about 8 ounces) 
      • 1/4 cup sugar
      • 1/4 cup mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
      • 2 limes, quartered
      • 1 cup silver rum
      • 1 cup sparkling water 
    • Directions
      • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of the blueberries, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and 2 tablespoons water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, breaking up the blueberries with a potato masher or wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and press through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
      • In a large pitcher, muddle the mint leaves and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with a muddler or wooden spoon until the mint is bruised and fragrant and the sugar starts to dissolve. Add the lime wedges and continue muddling until the limes are juiced. Stir in the blueberry syrup, rum, and sparkling water. 
      • Divide the remaining blueberries among 4 tall glasses. Fill them with ice and pour in the blueberry mojitos. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint.
    • Notes:
      • You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this.  Or substitute any berry (Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry… or a mix of berries) you’d like.  No need to defrost the frozen berries, just toss them in the saucepan with the sugar and water and simmer as directed.
      • If you’d like a non-alcoholic version, leave out the rum and add more sparkling water or a lemon-lime soda (like Sprite, Starry, etc)
      • If you’re not a mint fan, you can swap with basil or lemon balm. Just don’t skip the muddling step to release all that fresh flavor.
      • If you’ve not heard the term “Silver Rum” before, it’s the clear rum you find on the shelves in the liquor store.
      • The syrup is useful for things beyond alcoholic beverages. Drizzle it over pancakes or waffles, stir it into lemonade or iced tea, or spoon it over vanilla ice cream. It also mixes nicely into yogurt or sparkling water for a fruity treat.
  • Russ’s Drink Corner (now hijacked by Cheryl - and probably occasionally by Bill!)
    • Item: Ironroot Harbinger
    • Description: The Ironroot Republic Distillery (aka Likarish Family Distillery - started by mother Marsha and sons Robert and Jonathan) first opened to the public in 2014. One of 27 distilleries (and growing) on the Texas Whiskey Trail, Ironroot utilizes heirloom corn varietals from local farms to add a unique Texas flavor to their spirits.  Harbinger is their flagship bourbon which is a cask-strength, non-chill filtered, over-proof sipping bourbon that, as their first release, was the herald of things to come at Ironroot.
    • Details:
      • Region: Distilled at Ironroot Republic/Likarish Enterprises - Denison, Texas; 
      • Info: 2018 Edition; 27 Months Aged
      • Mashbill: A mix of 90% Heirloom Texas Corns: Purple Corn, Bloody Butcher Corn, Flint Corn, non-GMO Yellow Dent Corn.  10% Texas Rye
      • ABV: 57.5% ABV/115 proof
      • Color: Dark Amber
      • Nose: Vanilla. Cooked brown sugar with a hint of Maple Syrup. Texas Corn – it’s odd, sweet/sour twang. Orange marmalade, and cherry
      • Taste: Extremely oaky.  Weird pie crust taste (bitter, almost).  Light cherry taste. Baking spices, cinnamon, cloves.  Bitter coffee (which could be affecting the pie crust taste, adding to the bitter).  Mild Rye heat, but not overwhelming.  In an odd way, it really tastes like a poorly made cherry pie (light on the cherries) with a cup of old, extremely strong coffee.  BUT, it works.
      • Finish: Short to medium length. Lingering Texas Corn. Brown sugar. Light cherry. Very slight hint of orange. Toasted Oak. Oily (the mouthfeel on this specific Bourbon is unlike others I have tried that have had an oily complexity).
      • Cost: $65 (only available in Texas, AFAIK, because they have some weird liquor laws)
      • Score: 91 - The bottle is a fair price; the taste (although odd, and not terribly smooth) is interesting - in a good way.  A drop of water did seem to cut the “funk” a bit and changed the taste profile (brought out a touch more of the orange).
      • Note: IMO, Texas is far too hot for a smooth bourbon; all of them we have tried have been “eh” to “okay” to “good”… but none have been great.  All the extreme heat does is make the whiskey over-oak far too fast before the ethanol can be tamed and the more subtle flavors of the wood and distillate can come together.  The day we visited Ironroot (July 2018) and toured the rickhouse (which was in a metal warehouse) it was UNBEARABLY hot (I think the themometer on the wall said 120 degrees).  We were only in that area about 5 minutes because it was so overwhelming.  But if the whiskey is baking in temps like that for several months out of the year (I used to live in Dallas, which is 75ish miles from Denison - Texas weather is not for the weak!), it’s going to end up producing a whiskey that has some “funk” to it.  Places like Tennessee and Kentucky have more distinct seasons… cold winters, hot summers, mild spring and fall.  Texas just tends to have varying degrees of heat… with the occasional ice storm thrown in for good measure.
  • Bill’s Whatever Corner
    • Item: Jowler Creek Beaver Blend 2020 - Red Wine

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    • 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:
    • @PaulGriffith on YouTube Episode 620 Comments:
      • I like Avocado Bacon Lettuce Tomato on whole wheat, and sometimes as a wrap.
    • Patrick Barkey N9RV Shared WRTC from Lee G0MTN
      • The special callsigns to be used in WRTC 2026 will be revealed near the end of the Opening Ceremony around 18.00 UTC on Thursday 9th July. They will be published on the home page of https://www.wrtc2026.org immediately afterwards. With thanks to Bill W9KKN, an update to the SuperCheckPartial files to include these callsigns will also be made available at that time. https://www.supercheckpartial.com/
      • Site builds have commenced. A team of volunteer site builders met for training on Saturday to build the first site, and then split into groups to complete the 50 site builds in the coming days. This is progressing well - great work. See more at: https://www.wrtc2026.org/2026/07/05/site-builds-commence/
      • The World Radio League (WRL) online scoreboard dedicated page is available at https://worldradioleague.com/wrtc  During the contest the YouTube commentary feed will be visible on this page, but in its place now is an explainer video showing how to get best use of the available data.
      • Reminders: There will be daily YouTube TV shows starting Wednesday 8th July at 16.30 UTC, as well as the contest livestream itself which can be viewed separately from WRL. Go to YouTube here to subscribe and be notified of these  https://www.youtube.com/@WRTC2026/streams
      • Please get on the air to support the event. Submit IARU HF Championship logs as normal https://contest-log-submission.arrl.org/ which will support the adjudication process. Chaser awards will be available from https://www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-2026-competition-awards/
      • WRTC Information: https://lhs.fyi/LT (WRTC 2026 Main Page)
    • Updates since 621 our featured topic of OscarWatch.

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