Bill Crane, W9ZN, passed on October 26, 2023 . He was 84. You could often hear his booming signal on the CW bands, and I was fortunate to work him many times. He was a great operator and had a very distinctive way of calling CQ call. His call often included his attention-getting BENS BEST BENT WIRE routine (see YouTube video below).
There are two remembrances on amateur radio websites that I could find:
- Amateur Radio Newsline. The segment about W9ZN starts at around 3:40.
- QRZ.Com
Donald Lampkin says
Great I worked Bill many times, he had
His own distinct “Fist” on the cw bands.
I am so glad that I ran into this article.
Great, great memories…I.miss Bill and
his fist on 40 Mtrs.
Miss you Bill.
Don Lampkin says
Miss your unique fist
Bill ….. Will always be
QRV for you. Prace be with
you!!?
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