[CW] W9ZN Silent Key

[HOWARD MINTZ]

I worked Bill a number of times, mostly on 30 meters. I don't think that he ever retired.  Very sorry to learn the news.
Howard
WA1CFX
 

Howard Mintz

> On 11/18/2023 9:10 AM EST Chris R. NW6V <chrisrut7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>  
>  
> Sad news. Bill was a good guy. 
> 73 Chris NW6V
> 
> On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 3:50 AM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net mailto:n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> > I see on QRZ that Bill Crane, W9ZN, passed away on Oct. 26.  His “BENS BEST BENT WIRE” warmup routine was legendary, and QSO’s with him were always nice. RIP.
> >  
> > https://youtu.be/GMdZxnFSAAE?si=VMjLC369YyaIhnJc
> >  
> > BENS BEST BENT WIRE
> > /5 5 ESE BENN BENT BENN BEST
> > HN HN HN EET HN HN HN EET
> > MH MH MH T MH MH MH T
> > CQ DE W9ZN
> > (The HN and MH have a bar over them, so the letters are run together and were added by Bill to embellish the rhythm . )
> >  
> > 73 
> > David N1EA 
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