Linux in the Ham Shack Episode 385: The Weekender LXIII
It’s time once again for The Weekender. This is our bi-weekly departure into the world of amateur radio contests, open source conventions, special events, listener challenges, hedonism and just plain fun. 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.
This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)
Contests
North American QSO Party
Source: http://url.bcts.info/5v
Contests Next Weekend
North American QSO Party & NA Collegiate Competition
Source: http://url.bcts.info/5v
ARRL January VHF Contest
Source: http://url.bcts.info/bQ
Special Events
120th Anniversary of the Lucas Gusher
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qP
Alaska “RST” QSO Party
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qQ
2021 Daytona 500/Speedweeks
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qS
California Discovery of Gold
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qT
Announcements
We’re back
Hamvention?
LHS Ham Radio Challenge
Check out the Summits on the Air web site and work a SOTA activation.
Additional Info: http://url.bcts.info/qX
This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)
Distros to Try
LinuxMint 20.1
Additional Info: http://url.bcts.info/qO
Events
LF Foundation Mentorship Series: Open Source Licensing
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qW
Emerging Tech Fest
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qU
EU Open Source Policy Summit
Source: http://url.bcts.info/qV
LHS Open Source Challenge
Try running Ubuntu or another supported “full” distribution on a Raspberry Pi or other supported SBC.
This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)
Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!
Coca-Cola Fudge Cake
Description
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and what speaks love more than chocolate? I am not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this cake was a favorite from my childhood
Ingredients (Cake)
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Regular Coca-Cola
2 cups White Sugar
2 cups Flour
2 Eggs
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup Buttermilk or ½ cup Milk and 1 tsp Lemon Juice
2 tsp Vanilla
Ingredients (Frosting)
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup Softened Butter
1/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla
Directions (Cake)
Butter and flour a 13 x 9 inch sheet cake pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan combine butter, coke, and oil. Bring to boil. In a medium bowl, stir flour and sugar until combined. Add to sauce pan, stir. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs, cocoa powder, baking soda, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour in greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Directions (Frosting)
In a large bowl cream butter and cocoa powder. Stir in coke, chocolate syrup, and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Frost cake while it is still warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner
Strawberry Mimosa
Ingredients
1 c. chopped strawberries
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. champagne, plus more for topping off flute
Directions
In a blender or food processor, blend strawberries, sugar, and champagne until fully combined, then pour into champagne flutes and top with more bubbly. Garnish with a strawberry slice and serve.
Russ’s Drink Corner
Eagle Rare 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Description
Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than ten years. The rareness of this great breed of bourbon is evident in its complex aroma, as well as the smooth and lingering taste. Eagle Rare is a bourbon that lives up to its name with its lofty, distinctive taste experience.
Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mashbill #1 (Less than 10% Rye)
Proof: 45% (90 Proof)
Region: Frankfort, Kentucky
Color: Medium amber
Nose: Chocolate, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, vanilla, butterscotch, leather and oak
Taste: Barrel Spice, cream, toffee, cherry, candied almonds, cocoa
Finish: Medium length with vanilla sweetness, chocolate covered cherry, dune grass and oak
Price: $35 (750 ml)
Rating: 92
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