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Welcome to our new hosts:
Lennart Benschop

Last Month's Shows
Id Day Date Title Host 4651 Mon 2026-06-01 HPR Community News for May 2026 HPR Volunteers 4652 Tue 2026-06-02 simon says Brian-in-Ohio 4653 Wed 2026-06-03 Starting the Habit of Reading Thaj Sara 4654 Thu 2026-06-04 What's in my component Box? MrX 4655 Fri 2026-06-05 Tips for Glasses norrist 4656 Mon 2026-06-08 My review of musicozy sleep/exercise bluetooth headband Swift110 4657 Tue 2026-06-09 UNIX Curio #8 - Comparing Files Vance 4658 Wed 2026-06-10 Audio Revisited Whiskeyjack 4659 Thu 2026-06-11 Command Line Fun - Recording a show Kevie 4660 Fri 2026-06-12 Robert A. Heinlein: The Future History, Part 1 Ahuka 4661 Mon 2026-06-15 Laptop Computer Woes, or How I Learned to Love My Tech Hoarding Claudio Miranda 4662 Tue 2026-06-16 “What Are the Answers I Need, To the Questions I Don't Know Enough to Ask?” Antoine 4663 Wed 2026-06-17 The hallway track at T-DOSE Ken Fallon 4664 Thu 2026-06-18 No Input Mixing Tutorial and How to Build a Drone Box TheDUDE 4665 Fri 2026-06-19 Pokémon GO Lee 4666 Mon 2026-06-22 How I got into tech Lennart Benschop 4667 Tue 2026-06-23 UNIX Curio #9 - printf Vance 4668 Wed 2026-06-24 Nuclear Power Technology Follow Up on Safety Whiskeyjack 4669 Thu 2026-06-25 HPR Beer Garden 14 - Super Strong Lager Kevie 4670 Fri 2026-06-26 Playing Civilization V, Part 13 Ahuka 4671 Mon 2026-06-29 Protocal AI operat0r 4672 Tue 2026-06-30 Hey Mum, I'm on Spotify ! Ken Fallon Comments this month
Past shows
hpr4181 (2024-08-12) "Downloading out of copyright movies" by Bob.

Jan said: "subtitles" (2026-06-29 21:55:12)

hpr4633 (2026-05-06) "Ham Radio Licence" by Lee.

RJ said: "Very interesting as always" (2026-06-02 11:22:47)

Lee said: "Aerials" (2026-06-02 16:44:45)

hpr4644 (2026-05-21) "Response to comments on HPR4424: Newsboat..." by Archer72.

Archer72 said: "Not quite a complete script" (2026-06-07 22:26:34)

Whiskeyjack said: "Response to hpr4644" (2026-06-08 18:01:33)

Archer72 said: "Response to WhiskeyJack" (2026-06-12 16:50:42)

Whiskeyjack said: "Response to Archer72 on HPR4644" (2026-06-13 11:13:49)

Archer72 said: "EyeD3" (2026-06-13 21:10:48)

hpr4649 (2026-05-28) "What did I do at work today? Part 3 Section 2" by Lee.

Ken Fallon said: "Love PHP" (2026-06-02 10:52:54)

candycanearter07 said: "Re: Love PHP" (2026-06-02 17:24:01)

hpr4650 (2026-05-29) "Playing Civilization V, Part 12" by Ahuka.

Antoine said: "Puppetting and Happiness" (2026-05-29 14:21:14)

Kevin O'Brien said: "That's the algorithm" (2026-06-01 21:13:58)

Antoine said: "#2 Thanks!" (2026-06-04 23:25:42)

This month's shows
hpr4651 (2026-06-01) "HPR Community News for May 2026" by HPR Volunteers.

candycanearter07 said: "busy weeknd" (2026-06-02 02:38:55)

hpr4653 (2026-06-03) "Starting the Habit of Reading" by Thaj Sara.

Antoine said: "Reading always has been a life-saver for me, this alone makes this show Very Nice" (2026-06-04 23:37:27)

Kevie said: "Nice episode" (2026-06-10 08:11:43)

hpr4654 (2026-06-04) "What's in my component Box?" by MrX.

Kevie said: "Geeks are ahead of their time" (2026-06-10 08:14:12)

hpr4655 (2026-06-05) "Tips for Glasses" by norrist.

Trey said: "Avoid hand soap " (2026-06-05 12:11:33)

Jim DeVore said: "Geeks are lazy, too" (2026-06-21 00:10:45)

Operat0r said: "Glasses" (2026-06-26 18:53:44)

hpr4656 (2026-06-08) "My review of musicozy sleep/exercise bluetooth headband" by Swift110.

candycanearter07 said: "wishlist!" (2026-06-08 13:12:08)

Kevie said: "Interesting" (2026-06-10 08:15:59)

hpr4657 (2026-06-09) "UNIX Curio #8 - Comparing Files" by Vance.

xmanmonk said: "Great Show (again)" (2026-06-09 23:31:58)

candycanearter07 said: "comparisons" (2026-06-11 16:57:57)

Whiskeyjack said: "HPR4657 - use of comm" (2026-06-13 11:47:53)

Vance said: "Appreciate the comments" (2026-06-15 03:16:05)

Whiskeyjack said: "Reply to Vance on awk in HPR4657" (2026-06-15 17:02:57)

hpr4659 (2026-06-11) "Command Line Fun - Recording a show" by Kevie.

candycanearter07 said: "ffmpeg concatenation" (2026-06-15 11:58:49)

Whiskeyjack said: "Reply to candycanearter07 on HPR4659" (2026-06-15 16:53:16)

hpr4661 (2026-06-15) "Laptop Computer Woes, or How I Learned to Love My Tech Hoarding" by Claudio Miranda.

candycanearter07 said: "uses :)" (2026-06-16 15:04:20)

xmanmonk said: "Great show!" (2026-06-17 04:37:48)

ClaudioM said: "Thanks! (In reply to candycanearter & xmanmonk)" (2026-06-17 14:02:17)

hpr4666 (2026-06-22) "How I got into tech" by Lennart Benschop.

Windigo said: "Nice to meet you" (2026-06-26 02:24:48)

candycanearter07 said: "hello!" (2026-06-27 15:04:02)

hpr4667 (2026-06-23) "UNIX Curio #9 - printf" by Vance.

candycanearter07 said: "learned something new :)" (2026-06-23 13:23:06)

Whiskeyjack said: "HPR4667 - printf" (2026-06-24 03:54:20)

xmanmonk said: "Another great show!" (2026-06-24 21:15:22)

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SUMMARY



Presenter discusses modular inflatable systems and challenges with lawn ornaments.



IDEAS





Modular inflatable systems for improved durability.



Use of zip ties and 3D-printed parts for connectivity.



Challenges with air flow and electrical connections.



Need for modular lighting systems.



Repair techniques for inflatable seams.



Importance of quality materials for longevity.



Combining air and electrical systems in one tube.



DIY solutions for extending inflatable life.



Issues with cheap lawn ornaments and their components.



Industrial blow fans for large inflatables.



Protecting wires from weather damage.



Replacing faulty motors in inflatables.



Balancing air pressure to prevent leaks.



Modular design for easy maintenance.



Cost-effective solutions for outdoor decorations.



Challenges with outdoor charging boxes.



Enhancing durability through adhesive treatments.



Need for seamless integration of components.



Longevity of inflatables under continuous use.



Practical approaches to inflatable system design.





RECOMMENDATIONS





Use modular designs for easier repairs.



Incorporate 3D-printed connectors for durability.



Protect electrical components from moisture.



Opt for industrial-grade fans for large inflatables.



Combine air and electrical systems in one tube.



Apply adhesive treatments to prevent seam splitting.



Replace faulty motors with compatible alternatives.



Balance air pressure to avoid overfilling.



Use high-quality materials for longer lifespan.



Implement DIY repair solutions for cost-effectiveness.



Design seamless connections for improved functionality.



Prioritize weather-resistant components.



Create modular lighting systems for flexibility.



Test inflatables under continuous use conditions.



Use spray adhesives to extend inflatable life.



Simplify assembly for user-friendly installation.



Explore cost-effective materials without compromising quality.



Address common failure points in inflatable systems.



Develop standardized repair techniques.



Focus on integrated design for longevity.







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Lee recorded a show 4511 which aired on November 17, 2025. Since I had some observations of my own I decided to record a show in response. I have enjoyed some significant series of audiobooks, both in Science Fiction and in History, as they are both topics I greatly enjoy. And many of these are available online.



Links







https://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks






https://librivox.org






https://archive.org/download/IsaacAsimovAudioBookCollection






https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu-sn&channel=fs&q=robert+heinlein+audiobooks+youtube






https://archive.org/details/arthur-c.-clarke-audiobooks-two






https://librivox.org/author/808






https://archive.org/details/WillDurant-TheStoryOfCivilizationVolume1BookmarkableM4bFile








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Hello, this is your host, Archer72 for another episode of Hacker Public radio.

In this episode, I make my first contact off a local repeater in a small town in Kentucky.

What got me to try my hand at radio? It was when I started to capture ISS (International Space Station) Ham radio transmissions. From Kentucky, I have logged receiving from Texas and Oregon and as far as a brief transmission over Great Britain.

My next step was to have a first contact, which I botched at first when I said my call sign, and didn’t leave enough time for someone to respond.

I thought that a repeater was the best place to start, so found this one on RepeaterBook.com

The repeater was found in RepeaterBook at RepeaterBook : My local Cynthiana, Kentucky repeater

Youtube : Harrison County Amateur Radio Club

QRZ : Harrison County Amateur Radio Club

Facebook : Harrison County Amateur Radio Club

The callsign for this repeater is Kilo-Four-Kilo-Juliett-Quebec

It is currently On Air (and quite active near club time and the weekend)

The base frequency is 147.165 MHz with an offset of plus (+) 600 KHz and a tone to open the repeater, of 67.0 Hz

It is hosted by the Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society

The RepeaterBook entry was updated on 2025-10-27



K4KJQ
On-Air
Open
147.16500 (+) MHz 67.0

Cynthiana • Harrison County • Kentucky

Updated 2025-10-27


Technical
Downlink 147.16500
Uplink 147.76500
Offset +0.600
Uplink Tone 67.0
Downlink Tone 67.0
Antenna (AGL) 125 feet
Sponsor: Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society
Sponsor: BARS
Local Time 04:30 (EDT UTC-04:00 DST)
America/New_York
Reviewed 2025-10-27


Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society


RepeaterBook Worldwide


RepeaterBook is a worldwide amateur radio repeater directory

So, with after all that being said I programmed a Baofeng BF-F8HP to this frequency manually. You can also use open source Chirp software, but I wanted to know my radio to program it on the fly.

This brings me to a recording with permission from Keith (KO4BWJ) who is located outside this little A notable feature of this the town of Cynthiana, Kentucky is the hometown of the artist
Robert Kirkman for the Television series The Walking Dead, and home to the mural depicting the main characters of the show. This mural had some controversy over the rights to have it depicted, or so I thought. The actual story is story is that some groups did not want a Zombie theme representing their town.

Cynthiana, Kentucky: Walking Dead Mural

Without further delay, here is the promised recording.

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I hope you enjoyed and learned from this little piece of an experience Ham vs a new (to the airwaves) Ham.

This has been Archer72 (Kilo-Delta-Niner-Victor-Mike-Whiskey)

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The Technical Dutch Open Source Event (T-DOSE) is a free conference to promote the use and development of Open Source software. This event has is organised yearly since 2006 in the Brainport region, near Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During this event, Open Source projects, developers and visitors can exchange ideas and knowledge.







Ken gave a presentation, you can watch the recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmX-Ap7knI&t=10912s


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