Biography

Keep the analog gear alive. Build more, buy less !

I’m a photographer and filmmaker passionate about amateur radio since childhood. I got back into the hobby in 2016 while living aboard my sailboat in Miami, but I received my license as YO6DXE in 2022 home in Romania. I build my own equipment most of the time, as I get a lot of joy building radio gear. Simple analog circuits that don’t require a huge budget are my favorites. I’m always amazed by the results I have using a handful of components. I’m not an engineer, but I build equipment for fun as way to relax, while enjoying the amateur radio hobby. For this reason I do not own lab grade measurement equipment, but I try to do my best with the limited gear I have.

The best part of the hobby, is that I made great friends all over the world. Maybe people should learn from the amateur radio community and the way we get along and help each other. I always appreciate how helpful people are in this hobby. That is also why I’ve learned so much in such a short time. I have accounts on most used websites to confirm the QSO’s, in case you are running for any awards. I will constantly update my log and confirm the QSO’s on: QRZ, QRZCQ, eQSL, CLUBLOG and LOTW. If you request it, I will be more than happy to also send you a traditional printed QSL card. Unfortunately I only mail them directly, I do not use any bureau.

DX EXPLORER

Covering all things amateur radio. Homebrew projects, tips and gear reviews. I hope to inspire, promote and get people involved to learn more about amateur radio. Keep the analog gear alive, build more buy less.

DX EXPLORER started on YouTube in 2018, with the Sputnik Regenerative Receiver. Initially I only planned on posting a few videos sharing the projects I was working on. Since that receiver went around the world before I had the chance to do it aboard my sailboat, I decided to also start a blog where I could share articles with detailed information on each project. I had to close the older blog for about an year due to financial problems and the lack of free time to write articles. Back then I was also busy writing articles for the RADIO Magazine, an exciting collaboration that taught me many new things and I also gained experience in publishing and writing articles professionally.

I was excited to return in 2025 with a new blog where I am planning to repost the older articles and continue publishing new ones. I am doing my best to continue posting new and useful content, while working on designing new PCB boards. Please keep in mind that DX EXPLORER is just something I do as a hobby, not a way of making a living. Creating content for YouTube and Instagram for DX EXPLORER, working on radio projects or designing PCB boards is what I do in my free time. Most of the money I make with DX EXPLORER are used to support the future videos, working on new projects, to pay for the components and the hardware I need and to maintain the DX Explorer website

73, YO6DXE

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Most of the equipment I built is in the Articles, on YouTube or Instagram.

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