R.I.P. Klaus Schumacher

[Llew]

Not famous maybe, but pertinent to satellite hobbyists.

Translated from Dr Dish site -

"Klaus Schumacher is dead. He had begun everything in the south of Brazil with a 3-Meter antenna, which pointed toward ASTRA 19E. Similar remainder signals of German transmitters provoked Klaus Schumacher and in such a way became from "the small “antenna a self - build antenna with 8 meters diameter. During the day now the desired transmitters could be received. But during evening there were strong signal break-downs. Untiringly and usimg his own the determination Klaus Schumacher looked for a solution. Om his last visit to Munich he said: "…. I want to solve the problem, before I leave".

Before he could find a full solution, Klaus Schumacher died unexpectedly on 3 July 2011 in his 85th year. For my family, for the team and for me he was a friend. His patronages in Munich - paired with always new ideas - we all will miss."

R.I.P Klaus.

 

[DishDick]

Thats very sad. He was a totally amazing guy. A real "can do" person, in a world with too many negative people.

Unlikely to see someone like him again.

 

[PaulR]

Am I right in thinking he was featured in Telesatellite magazine a good few years back?

A sad loss.

 

[T_G]

RIP Klaus. A true satellite legend.

 

[starman345]

His 8 meter dish video on YouTube seems to be gone. I should have recorded it. Sad to see him go for sure.

 

[lnb15k]

Sad to see him go. RIP.

 

[BombedOne]

Very sad.

I think this man deserves something more solid for generations to remember him, than online posts. Some monument or memorial table will be nice.

 

[Kaliakria]

Sorry to hear that Mr Schumacher passed away some 10 years ago.
Building a 8 meter dish seems is monstrous exercise.
Whereabouts in the South of Brazil was he located
Does anyone know the quality of the signal strength or picture quality Mr Schumacher received?
I was hoping to be able to use a much smaller dish.
Are any European satelites and channels available with a smaller dish?

 

[Llew]

Sorry to hear that Mr Schumacher passed away some 10 years ago.
Building a 8 meter dish seems is monstrous exercise.
Whereabouts in the South of Brazil was he located
Does anyone know the quality of the signal strength or picture quality Mr Schumacher received?
I was hoping to be able to use a much smaller dish.
Are any European satelites and channels available with a smaller dish?

A reminder of the man and his dish exploits -

 

[Channel Hopper]

Sorry to hear that Mr Schumacher passed away some 10 years ago.
Building a 8 meter dish seems is monstrous exercise.
Whereabouts in the South of Brazil was he located
Does anyone know the quality of the signal strength or picture quality Mr Schumacher received?
I was hoping to be able to use a much smaller dish.
Are any European satelites and channels available with a smaller dish?

It doesn't take much to discover his determination.

https://www.sat4all.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=221624

Go search.

 

[jeallen01]

....Are any European satelites and channels available with a smaller dish?

Welcome!

Since you are in the UK there are MANY European sats that you can get with your "smallish" dish - just "look around" this forum and you will find a lot of information.!

 

[Kaliakria]

Hi Jeallen01
Thank you for your message.
I have no problems with my satellite set up in the UK. I have multiply LNBs on my 90 cms dish and get most satellites in range
I spend time in the South of Brazil but have found it difficult to find information on satellite dishes and set ups. Not many Europeans around in the area. I am close to the east coast about 6 kilometres inland. I have not as yet been able to set up a satellite dish as it seems difficult to get a large sized dish.

 

[statalite]

What a legend.