He looks a natural.
I was like that, but it was a very long time ago!
Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
My IC-705 at 6W FT8 has been on since about 0800z. UPDATE 2121z: 30 stations have spotted me today.