Linux in the Ham Shack

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LHS Episode #115: A Mile High and Lovin’ It Nov 04, 2013

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Episode 115

Welcome, everyone, to a special installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, we catch up with two fellow podcasters and friends: Rich, KD0RG, and Brady, AC0XR of …

LHS Episode #114: Steamed Orca Tails Oct 17, 2013

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Episode 114

They’re coming fast and furious now! After a long period of not having the time or energy to edit episodes, we’re finally getting around to pushing out the backlog. In …

LHS Episode #113: Eye to the QScope Oct 16, 2013

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Episode 113

Yes, that’s right: It’s another brand-new episode of Linux in the Ham Shack! We know it’s been a while since your RSS feed has been filled with the joy of …

LHS Episode #112: Mother Fudgsicle Oct 15, 2013

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Episode 112

Hello, dear listeners! In this episode of Linux in the Ham Shack, we get a visit from a long-lost friend–who quickly turns out to be kryptonite and derails the show …

LHS Episode #111: CrunchBang on My Mind Sep 18, 2013

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Episode 111

Hello, LHS listeners! Well, we’ve had a bit of a hiatus as I found a couple of other projects that took a lot of my time. But we’re back! The …

LHS Episode #110: GIMP’n Jul 24, 2013

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Episode 110

July has been a bit of a rough month for Linux in the Ham Shack. Pete, our illustrious Canadian cohort, takes an extended break with his family during this time, …

LHS Episode #109: Having a Field Day Jun 19, 2013

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Episode 109

Hello, dear listener! Welcome to Episode #109 of Linux in the Ham Shack. This episode is being released a bit early because there is time sensitive material included, and we …

LHS Episode #108: Mumble in the Jungle Jun 11, 2013

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Episode 108

Hello and welcome to the first episode to be released on schedule in quite some time! It looks like our contest to award a Beaglebone Black to some lucky listener …

LHS Episode #107: Sorry for Party Bedrocking Jun 04, 2013

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Episode 107

This is the first episode to be recorded since Hamvention back in mid-May. Russ gives his thoughts on the event and tells everyone about the contest that was held there, …

LHS Episode #106: The Aussie Contingent May 23, 2013

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Episode #106 Audio (Listen Now):

[audio:https://bsmarchive.info/lhs/mp3/lhs106.mp3]

Introduction:

Today on the show, Peter64 from Down Unda and from the Kernel Panic Oggcast. Welcome, Peter64!

Announcements:

The Dayton Hamvention is coming up very soon! It will be May 17-19, 2013 at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Linux in the Ham Shack will be there in the North Hall, booth 131. Hope to see you.
The Beaglebone Black has been released. These are the preferred boards of Pignology and Sierra Radio Systems, who use them to create the Hamstack. They are retailing for $45 and are much more powerful than the Raspberry Pi.

Topics:

Debian Wheezy (Version 7.0) has been released.
https://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/debian-wheezy-linux-arrives-on-time.html
https://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.debian.announce/87
KDE 4.10.3 is released, bringing in more than 75 bug fixes.
https://www.linuxtoday.com/upload/kde-4.10.3-brings-over-75-bugfixes-130506215005.html
Ham Radio Deluxe has announced a preview of version 6.1. New versions will retail $99.95. This move to commercial software was predicted by Linux in the Ham Shack. And to the developers of HRD: BOOOOOO!
Hamux 6.0 has been released. It’s based on CentOS 6.3 and is 64-bit only.
https://distro.ibiblio.org/hamux
A new version of Tucnak has been released.
https://tucnak.nagano.cz/wiki/Main_Page
Our hosts discuss the aircraft tracker know as FlightRadar24. It’s a web-based project that is cross platform. The project is also giving away ADS-B equipment to folks who live in areas where ADS-B coverage is sparse. You can also purchase hardware for your own home if you don’t qualify for the free stuff.
https://flightradar24.com

Feedback:

New LHS Member: Allan, WA1BG. Thanks!
New Twitter follower: Jeff B (@bundini).

Contact Info:

Contact Russ at k5tux@lhspodcast.info or info@lhspodcast.info.
Listen to the live stream every other Tuesday at 8:00pm Central time. Check the LHS web site for dates.
Leave us a voice mail at 1-909-LHS-SHOW (547-7469), or record an introduction to the podcast.
Sign up for the LHS mailing list.
LHS merchandise is available at the Merch link on Web site. Check out the Badgerwear or buy one of the other LHS-branded items at PrintFection or CafePress. Thanks!
Thanks to Dave from Gamma Leonis for the theme music.

Music:

“No Time” by Mindil Beach Markets from the album Mindil Beach Markets. This track is not Creative Commons but is freely available from https://mindilbeachmarkets.com.
“Delirium” by Nocreeps from the album Time to Differ, courtesy of Jamendo.

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