Born 1956, radio amateur since 1968. Two mandates President of the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs. Holder of DXCC HONOR ROLL (mixed) and member of the FOC # 1826.

Other call signs: NW9Y, V31LZ and 5B4AGU.

RIG : Kenwood transceiver TS870S with some improvements: an additional INRAD 5 khz roofing filter, two INRAD IF filters-replacing the original ones).

Amplifier ACOM 1000 (1 KW output) + ANT 6 ele tribander KLM KT34XA (20, 15, 10 m) 22m or 72ft above ground; Inverted Vee WINDOM OCF for 80/40/17/12m bands.

QSL: direct, bureau, LOTW or Club Log.

Profession: Professor of Economics & Sustainable Development at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia.

Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Minister of Economy and member of the Parliament (1995-1997). Chairman, Commission on Sustainable Development, United Nations (1996-97).

Married (Elena, LZ3RY) with two sons: Vasco (LZ3RZ) and Assen. Proud grandfather of the adorable Angela (four years old).