Biography

XV2DA
Based in Sa Dec, Dong Thap, Vietnam.

Primarily interested in antenna experimentation, RF fundamentals, and HF propagation study.
Most activity is focused on low-power digital modes, especially FT8, as a practical way to observe signal paths, band conditions, and antenna performance over long distances.
Enjoys hands-on learning through simple, efficient station setups and real on-air results.

Operating & Monitoring

Often monitoring HF activity to study propagation and signal behavior.
Reception reports are sometimes cross-checked via PSKreporter and FT8 decodes.
Separate SWL activity is logged under XV2DASWL for receive-only monitoring.


eQSL used for personal QSO confirmation and log keeping.

QSL: eQSL only.

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

HF
- Yaesu FT-450
- Icom IC-718
- uSDX
VHF
- Trio TR-7700
UHF
- Vertex Standard VX-4207

Low power HF station.
Digital operation using WSJT-X / FT8TW with a home-built audio interface.
Operating QRP or low power by design, mainly for experimentation and propagation observation.

Antenna

Home-built wire antennas, including dipoles, end-fed wires, and simple verticals.
Focus on antenna tuning, impedance matching, and comparative on-air performance, using FT8 reports and long-distance reception as evaluation tools.