Broadcast on: W3GMS Repeater – 146.985 MHz Host: Ron (WA3VE)📌 Episode OverviewThis week’s Roundtable honors the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a heartfelt tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost — including seven amateur radio operators who perished while serving as engineers, technicians, and first responders.🗣️ What You’ll HearPersonal Remembrances – Operators from across Pennsylvania and beyond share where they were on 9/11, how they experienced the day, and the impact it had on them and their families.Ham Radio & Emergency Response – Reflections on the breakdown of cell service that day and how amateur radio could fill the gap.Simplex Nets & Band Capabilities – A lively exchange on who can reach who, which bands members are active on, and how the 985 community prepares for emergencies.💡 Why Listen?Part history, part technical discussion, part living oral archive — this episode showcases amateur radio at its best:Community – Hams connecting across generations.Preparedness – Lessons on resilience when other systems fail.Remembrance – A shared moment of silence and reflection.📡 TakeawayWhether you tune in for the history, the technical insights, or the camaraderie, this Roundtable is a reminder of why amateur radio matters — for connection, preparedness, and service.

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