Born 1956, radio amateur since 1968. Two mandates President of the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs.

Holder of DXCC HONOR ROLL (mixed): Total 342 DXCC QSL confirmed.

Member of the FOC # 1826.

Previous call signs: KA9ZML, NW9Y, V31LZ and 5B4AGU.

RIG : Kenwood transceiver TS590SG, 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.

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

Member of the Parliament of Bulgaria and Deputy Chairman of its Budget and Finance Committee.

Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria and Minister of  the Economic development  (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 (seven years old).

QSL: Direct, Bureau, LOTW and Club Log.