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.
Interesting
reading for sure.
73
DR
N1EA
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