If I'd have joined the ARRL when first licensed, I'd have almost 36 years in -- but I didn't join until I was in high school: I saved my money from delivering newspapers for a long time and got a life membership. That was about 29 years ago now. 73, Paul / K9PS Bil Seymour wrote: > I became a Life Member at the age of 19. That was 34 years ago. > <<<< Bil >>>>