[CW] W9ZN SK

[David J. Ring, Jr.]

I understand Bill Crane, W9ZN (SK October 26, 2023) built several kW 
sets that he rack mounted and he pre-tuned them into the dedicated 
antenna for that particular band.

His exciter was crystal controlled, that's why you always heard him 
calling CQ.

He used:

7035
10114
14034
18079

The reason he could shift frequently so quickly was because just like a 
commercial station he had a dedicated transmitter and antenna all warmed 
up and prep tuned.

He operated his station just like a commercial radio station.

I forgot the relationship Bill had with the original W9ZN the amateur 
radio station of the founders of Z-Nith (later Zenith) radio sales 
agency for Chicago Radio Laboratory.

https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Zenith20Story20A20History20From201919.pdf

Interesting reading for sure.

73
DR
N1EA




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