In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Dover Rally with SDRPlay.

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• World Amateur Radio Day 2024
• International Marconi Day 2024
• POTA Begins Park Prefix Updates
• FCC Implements Two-Factor Authentication For Registration System
• BBC Radio 4 Dropping AM/Medium-Wave in April 2024
• Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ receives RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award
• RSGB AGM – Vote and ask a Question
• HamTV Returns to International Space Station
• New Training Course Offered by the ARRL Puerto Rico Section

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

• Logging Best Practices

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

• Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

• Chicken a la Mayo

• Description

• A quick and easy way to do something different with chicken.  This is great served with a dijon sauce

• Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 cup cornflake cereal

• Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick. In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, dill weed, garlic powder, black pepper, seasoning salt and lemon juice. Mix well. Dip chicken breasts into mayonnaise mixture (let excess drip off), then dip in cornflake crumbs to coat well. Place coated chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink inside.

• Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

• Ranch Water

• Description

• A light cocktail that is low in sugar but high in taste!

• Ingredients

• Crushed ice

• 1 tbsp. lime juice, fresh or bottled, more if desired

• 2 oz. tequila blanco

• 6 oz. sparkling mineral water, like Topo Chico

• Lime wheels and bendy straws, for serving

• Directions

• Fill a glass one-half full with crushed ice. Top with fresh lime juice, tequila, then the sparkling water. Garnish the glass with a lime wheel and drink with a straw, if you like!

• Russ’s Drink Corner

• Duke Grand Cru Founder’s Reserve Bourbon

• Description

• Duke Grand Cru ‘Founder’s Reserve’ Bourbon Whiskey is a symphony of unparalleled richness and exclusivity. This exclusive release, a tribute to the founder’s legacy, showcases the finest aged bourbons, imparting a complexity that lingers on the palate. With only a limited number of bottles available, each sip becomes an extraordinary journey, a rare indulgence for discerning connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of bourbon craftsmanship and an unparalleled expression of time, passion, and dedication. Duke Grand Cru Founders Reserve Bourbon exquisitely marries the classic and bold flavors of our Kentucky Straight bourbon with the finest French Oak Grand Cru wine barrels in the World. A rare 9 yr. old selection of our Kentucky Straight bourbon is then aged in the same barrels that housed stunning 98-100 point single vineyard California Cult Cabernets. The French Oak, originating from centuries old forests, and, the perfect level of toasting ultimately provides a profound and unique expression of the spirit.

• Details

• Mashbill: 51% corn, 39% rye, 10% malted barley (estimated)

• Region: Owensboro, Kentucky

• Proof: 110 (55% ABV)

• Color: Light honey

• Nose: Vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, salt air

• Taste: Oak, subtle wine influence, salted caramel, toffee, raisins

• Finish: Medium finish with hints of dried fruits, oak, caramel, vanilla and wine tannins

• Price: $120 (750ml)

• Rating: 92

• Bill’s Whatever Corner

• Francis Ford Coppola - Diamond Collection Prosecco

• Crafted from grapes from northeastern Italy with flavors of apple, citrus and white peach. Introducing a sparkling new member of the Diamond Collection: Diamond Prosecco! Imported directly from the Prosecco DOC in Italy, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco is crafted from select grapes grown in northeastern Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the Dolomite Mountains. Enjoy on its own, with a meal, or as an aperitif. Saluté to every day!

• 11% ABV

• $12-19

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

• Tweet from @waydenie

• re: callsign prefixes for US/Canada reciprocal agreement… b/w Canada and the US the recip agreement predates CEPT and is required instead. In this case the location is a suffix only, and the suffixes are mandated (usually the original W# and VE#, but there are exceptions…

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

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• @MythicBison

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• @isposdef

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• KQ4PVF

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• Radio.Norbair

• YouTube

• Glenn Stewart

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• Live Chat

• Tony, K4XSS

• Jill, K1TTZ

• Steve, KJ5T

• Don, KB2YSI

• Mike, K6GTE

• Steve, KA7HVT

• Adam, K3CAN

• David, KQ4PVF

• Ted, WA0EIR

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Hello and welcome to the 538th episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short-topics episode, the hosts discuss higher security for CORES users, amateur radio during the upcoming solar eclipse, more legislation on HOA restrictions, Gnome 46 and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew