In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Allan Wiener WBCQ.

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• Amateur Radio Preps to Defend Antenna Legislation

• FCC Legalizes Jamming Of Mobile Phones By Prisons

• A Big Dxpedition Win For African Teen

• Hams Needed to Track NASA Moon Mission

• A First For Hams at Nuclear Cleanup Site

• ISS SSTV Events Upcoming

• OFCOM Reviews License Procedures for Some Satellites

• WRTC 2026 UK Updates

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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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Ham Clock setup page

A very long time ago I purchased a Raspberry Pi3 and at the time I was excited about experimenting with it but work got in the way, and it was put on the self. About 4 years ago and retired, I blew the dust off it and loaded Ham Clock on it. I have been using it ever since and found it has some very handy information for when I am contesting. The other day I turned on the Pi3, and it started to load, but I was then met with a black screen and the message "unable to load". I turned it off and back on and this time everything loaded except Ham Clock and for some reason it reverted to the setup page. I tried again to reboot, but Ham Clock still showed the setup page. I entered all my information again and was good to go...until I started the Pi3 the next day, when I booted the Pi3 nothing appeared on the screen and the LED lights on the Pi3 were flashing on and off very erratically. I changed out the SD card, reloaded the OS and after some investigation, I concluded the Pi3 was done. I now have a Pi4b on its way here and should be here on Sunday.

Ham College episode 129 is now available for download.

Technician Exam Questions Part 16
T5B – Math for electronics: conversion of electrical units, decibels.

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