[ADXA] A personal milestone - February 4, 1955

[Steven Rutledge]

Bill, congrats!  Quite an accomplishment.  Gud DX.

Steve, N4JQQ

On 2/4/2026 7:12 PM, Bill Priakos via ADXA wrote:
>
> Today marks my 71^st year as a ham; I think that may qualify me as the 
> longest licensed ADXA member, as well at 84, perhaps the oldest, OF 
> (old fart) in ADXA!  I am so grateful that late in 1954, my Elmer, 
> Bob, W5UQ, put up with a 13-year-old snot nose kid hanging around 
> asking stupid questions – T U, brother.
>
> There are so many of you whom I have known for over 50 years.  I am 
> humbled by this hobby that has brought me so much joy, the friendships 
> I have made among all of you, the hams I have visited in the 25+ 
> countries where I have operated, the DXCC #1 I managed to achieve as 
> well as being on DXpeditions where during contests  we have won or in 
> one case, scored a world record, being fortunate to serve as president 
> of the Lone Star DX Association and the Arkansas DX Association, and 
> of course, being inducted into First Class Operators Club (FOC).  
> Being invited into ham’s homes in so many countries, forging lifetime 
> friendships is just one more reason why this is the greatest hobby in 
> the world!  TKS for being a part of my ham radio journey 😊
>
> Vy 73, Bill
>
> */Bill Priakos - W5SJ/**//*
>
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>
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>
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>
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>
>
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