Category: Linux in the Ham Shack

LHS Episode #226: Short and Sour

Welcome to the latest episode of Linux in the Ham Shack! This is our short segment show just before Hamvention 2018. Our crowd funding campaign was successful and we thank you so very much for that. We also look forward to seeing you in Xenia. Our topics this week include the Amateur Radio Parity Act, […]

LHS Episode #225: Gpredict Deep Dive

Welcome to another exciting episode of the most terrific podcast on the Internet today. In this episode, the hosts discuss using gpredict for satellite tracking, rig control and rotor contol. They also delve into some of the complexities of and rewards to satellite communication in amateur radio. Thank you for listening and see you in […]

LHS Episode #224: The Weekender IX

Welcome to the newest edition of Linux in the Ham Shack, Weekender Edition. In this episode, we have a special interview with our friend Carter Hutchinson, K9KJN, who has a varied and very interesting back story and current story. We also discuss upcoming ham radio contests, special events, Open Source conferences, obscure Linux distributions, listener […]

LHS Episode #223: HippoPOTAmus

Welcome to Episode 223 of Linux in the Ham Shack. We’re excited about Hamvention 2018 in just 24 short days. Please note that we will not be recording on Monday, April 30th. We will be recording with a special guest on Thursday, May 3rd. In this episode, we talk about getting some exercise and playing […]

LHS Episode #222: The Weekender VIII

Welcome to the latest Weekender edition of Linux in the Ham Shack! It’s a wonderful weekend in the neighborhood, ours and hopefully yours. In this episode, we bring you the regular assortment of amateur radio contests and special events coming up, some Open Source conferences to attend, some fun challenges, an interesting Linux distribution with […]

LHS Episode #221: Svxlink Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to this latest episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Linux-native Echolink client called Qtel, the server, called Svxlink, and the conference bridge called TheBridge. Most of the episode is devoted to getting your own Svxlink server up and running and connected […]

LHS Episode #220: Polysyllabic

Welcome to Episode 220 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, we tackle such monumental topics as weather spotting, the ARRL Teacher’s Institute open enrollment, AlaskIT.co, the EU and its stupid rules, the Open Container Initiative, HF packet, Echolink, big words and much more. Thanks for listening. Please donate to our GoFundMe campaign […]

LHS Episode #219: The Weekender VII

Welcome to another incredible (and we mean “in-cred-ible”) edition of The Weekender. In this episode, we talk about some upcoming QSO parties for various US states, some special event stations coming up, SSTV from the ISS, NixOS, upcoming Linux and Open Source conferences, a Lowland Scotch whisky, really good ham sandwiches and drinking pine trees. […]

LHS Episode #218: USB Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to Linux in the Ham Shack. This is Episode 218 and in it your hosts take a deep dive in to the world of serial devices and the Universal Serial Bus. Lots of information here about how to configure your Linux systems to work properly and more efficiently with USB devices for […]

LHS Episode #217: A Punch in the Facebag

Welcome to Episode 217 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts touch on upcoming hamfests and Hamvention 2018, FCC workshops on disaster preparedness, DX opportunities on 10 Meters, the death of Facebook, new and update ham radio software on Github and much more. Thanks for listening and please don’t forget to […]