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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