LHS Episode #627: The Dumpster Returns

Show Notes Amateur Radio Topics: OSCARLOCATOR Simulator Source: https://lhs.fyi/LY (n8hm) Updated Technician Class Study Guide released Source: https://lhs.fyi/M8 (kb6nu study guides) Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hNrDSif FCC Ham “Call Book” Source: https://lhs.fyi/M4 (PARC W4ZBB via Amateur Radio Weekly) Open Source / Linux Topics: BudsLink Brings Advanced Earbud Controls to Linux Desktops Source: https://lhs.fyi/M7 (linux journal) Pop!_OS Rolls Out Its “Frosted Glass” Desktop Style For COSMIC Source: https://lhs.fyi/LX (Phoronix) Linux in the Ham Shack Topics: QsoRipper Source: https://lhs.fyi/LZ POTACAT Source: https://lhs.fyi/M0 Hello Contest Source: https://lhs.fyi/M5 Rayfall: QRZ Logbook Map Viewer Source: https://lhs.fyi/M6 Announcements & Feedback: Announcements: Support the show! Support us via Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Sharing our presence and the Podcast via Social Media, and Rating Us in your Podcast Application! We need your feedback! Comments, Questions, Show Topic Ideas! Email us at info@lhspodcast.info 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 info@lhspodcast.info 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? Subscribers & Supporters: Free Patreons David Helmana Paypal Jim MacKenzie Facebook Adam Coble III Robert McNeal X / Twitter shininglily43 Discord KC9YIJ Mark AJ5CR - Anne N8XYM Mike Live Show Participants Steve - KJ5T