Biography

My Station:
Transceiver: Xiegu G90
Power: 20 watts
Antenna: 20m Dual Band Indoor Linear Loaded Dipole (1:1 Air-Core Balun)
Bands: 15m, 40m (rarely 10m)
Modes: SSB (CW in progress, digital modes in plans)

Why does this matter?
With this near-QRP setup and an indoor antenna, my signal is not always the loudest in the pileup. So if you can hear me — it means we both are doing something right today!

My ham radio credo:
With this gear, I could easily pile up hundreds of digital (FT8) contacts. But for me, making a tough QSO through noise, distance, and QSB, successfully exchanging reports while cutting through the static — that's worth more than a dozen 59 contacts.

About QSL:
If you'd like to surprise me with a paper card, I'd be happy to receive it via direct mail (no bureau).
For electronic confirmations, I'm active on eQSL, LoTW, QRZ Logbook, HamQTH, HRDLog and Club Log — just pick whatever works best for you!
But honestly, neither is required at all. Just hearing a friendly voice, a warm 73, and having a good rag-chew with you in the air — that's the best reward for me.

About contests:
I'm a radio amateur in the purest sense of the word — I enjoy making QSOs, answering calls, and simply being heard on the air. Competitive radio sport, however, is not really my thing. I've never been part of a radio club or chased contest scores.
That said, I deeply respect the contesters and their passion. When I answer a "CQ Contest" call, I always follow the rules of that specific contest — no shortcuts, no confusion. I believe we all share the same airwaves, and we should make them enjoyable for everyone, whether you're chasing a new country or just having a rag-chew.
So if you hear me calling in a contest — don't worry, I'll play by the rules!

A small tradition:
I always try to say "thank you" and "goodbye" in my correspondent's language at the end of each QSO — it's my way of showing respect and keeping the amateur radio spirit alive.
If you ever work me, feel free to say your 73 in Belarusian! I'd be genuinely happy to hear it. Here's a little help:
• "Дзякуй" — thank you (pronounced roughly like [dZYAH-kooy])
• "Да пабачэння" — goodbye (pronounced roughly like [da-pa-ba-CHEN-nya])
But no pressure — your warm voice and a good rag-chew are always the best reward!

See you on the air! 73.

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