Linear Satellite RS-44

Welcome Back!
Join me for a pass of Linear Satellite RS-44. This time around I explain some of the history behind my new callsign, why I changed it, and the memory of my Elmer, Louis A Blumstengel (1925 - 2002). The pass starts with an FT4 contact, then I move over to voice operations for the rest of the pass.
00:00 Intro
00:14 Why I Changed my Callsign and Where it Came From
02:14 The FT4 Contact With W9SV
03:10 KB5FHK Rover On The Grid Line!
04:37 N8MR
05:04 CQ CQ, WA4QKM
06:28 KG3S
07:41 WZ9Y with More Info About Lou and the Callsign
10:02 NJ2DX
Thank you for the contacts, 73!
Equipment used
Icom IC-9700
CSN Technologies S.A.T. Controller
WiMo X-Quads
SHF Elektronik Mini 70 Preamp

[@fm71450]

As always, things that “resonate” with me: (1) resonant antennas ONLY; (2) gratitude for a mentor/guide; and, (3) giving helpful advice/feedback in a respectful manner! Well done. KQ4IXD

[@W0CYC-HamRadioEndeavors]

Thank you Fredrich! I agree 100 percent. The two biggest lessons I learned from Lou, ALWAYS run a resonant Antenna DO NOT rely on a tuner EVER, and Always make sure your audio is as LOUD and Clear as possible. That way even if your signal strength is not there, they will still hear you and when the signal is there it looks like you are running a KW! The goal of this channel is for me to Elmer those that do not have one, and showcasing all the other operators. Because at the end of the day if it wasn't for everyone else on the air, it would get boring just listening to me LOL... If an idiot like me can figure out satellites, so can everyone else, that grows the community and gets us more grids active. Thanks for watching and commenting, 73!

[@exploreit3548]

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[@W0CYC-HamRadioEndeavors]

73!

[@HAMFunko4pdi]

Congratulations on the new Call Sign. Did I tell you how much I love your antennas? I do.

[@W0CYC-HamRadioEndeavors]

Thank you Mike! Lou was an amazing guy and I am proud to resurrect his call. Every time I say It I remember something about him. I appreciate it. I have lots of guys asking about them almost daily. In fact I spoke with an operator yesterday about them and he may be purchasing a set soon as well. It's too bad I don't get commission, LOL. I think My channel sells more of them than their sales staff :)