Biography

My Station:
Transceiver: Xiegu G90
Power: 20 watts
Antenna: Indoor Linear Loaded Dipole (1:1 Air-Core Balun)
Bands: 15m (rarely 40m and 10m)
Modes: SSB, FTx, RTTY; CW still in process of studying.

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!

About my antenna:
Yes, it's an indoor dipole — and yes, it actually works! The total length is about 17 meters, but thanks to some creative bending around the corners of my room (and a bit of antenna magic), it resonates beautifully on 15 meters with a perfect 1:1 SWR. It may not be a beam on a 100-foot tower, but it gets me on the air — and that's what matters most.

About my rig:
The heart of my station is the Xiegu G90, running on 20 watts from a 13.8V PSU (a generic Chinese unit known under many names — Baykal BK1830L, QJE QJ-1830SC, Nevada PS-30M, and more). For SSB, I use the stock hand microphone. For digital modes, the Xiegu DE19 interface connects the G90 to my PC, making FT8 and RTTY a breeze. I also enjoy SSTV from time to time using MMSSTV, and I log everything with Log4OM. Compact, simple, and a lot of fun!

My ham radio credo:
All modes are good. There is no "true" or "false" way to make a QSO. Even though I'm an SSB fan at heart, I genuinely enjoy the huge variety of modes our hobby offers — it allows me to have fun on the air despite my modest setup (20 watts and a noise floor around S5). So whether you prefer a voice rag-chew, a quick FT8 exchange, or an RTTY contact — I'll be happy to work you in any mode you like. For me, it's not about the mode itself, but about the connection we make.

About contests:
I'm a ham in the purest sense of the word — I enjoy making QSOs, answering calls, and simply being heard. Competitive radio sport, however, is not really my thing. I've never been part of a radio club or chased contest scores.
Still, I deeply respect contesters and their passion. When I answer a "CQ Contest" call, I always follow the rules of that specific contest — no shortcuts, no confusion. 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!

About DX clusters:
I'll be honest — I'm not a big fan of DX clusters. For me, the real magic of amateur radio is spinning the dial and stumbling upon a signal by chance, like a treasure hunt. That's what makes radio feel alive to me.
I know clusters are now part of the hobby, whether we like it or not. And I've noticed that many operators tend to sit on the cluster feed and only jump on the band after someone else has posted a few spots. It's a bit sad that on my favorite 15m band, I sometimes have to "seed" the cluster myself — not by spotting my own callsign, but by posting spots of stations I can hear on the band, just to get some activity going. But hey, I'd rather have a lively band with a bit of artificial stimulation than a dead quiet one.
So if you work me on SSB, chances are you'll see a spot about it soon after. Consider it my little contribution to keeping the bands alive!

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, Club Log, and QRZCQ — just pick whatever works best for you!
But honestly, neither is required at all. Just hearing a friendly voice and a warm 73 in the air — that's already the best reward for me.

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 is always welcome!

See you on the air! 73.

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