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 <[email protected]> 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. <[email protected]> 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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