Podcast Episodes

GMRS #4: Now That You've Got the Radios

Season 4 Episode 4

This week's Prep Comms Podcast digs into the real part of GMRS—how to use it day-to-day. No hype, no theory. Just what works.

Caleb Nelson (K4CDN / WRBR 237) walks through:

Teaching your family how…

Published on 11 hours ago

GMRS #3 — Field Reports & Real-World Lessons

Season 4 Episode 3

This week, we're hearing from you — real operators in real situations.

From Hurricane Helene reports to mountain-range tests and home-built towers, listeners across the country are proving what GMRS …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

GMRS: What can it Really Do?

Season 4 Episode 2

In this episode, Caleb Nelson (K4CDN | WRBR237) breaks down what GMRS can really do—and what it can't.

You'll learn how far GMRS actually reaches, why antenna height beats transmitter power every tim…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

GMRS — The Family Band That Actually Works

Season 4 Episode 1

What you'll learn (fast):

Why GMRS is the practical "bigger brother" to FRS: same 22 channels, different rules, more capability.

The license is simple: $35, 10 years, one license covers your whol…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan

Season 3 Episode 8

FRS radios are a great start, but they aren't the whole plan. They work for kids, neighbors, and short-range use — but when the storm hits or the grid goes down, you may need more.

In this episode, C…

Published on 2 months ago

FRS Mini-Series: The Gear That Works (and What to Avoid)

Season 3 Episode 7

FRS radios aren't all created equal. Some blister-pack sets are cheap toys that break in a weekend, while others are solid enough to trust on family trips or in an emergency.

In this third episode of…

Published on 2 months ago

20 Years After Katrina: Remembering Carl (KB5WMY-SK) and Amateur Radio's Role

Season 3 Episode 24

August 29, 2005. Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, the levees failed, and the water swallowed entire neighborhoods. Phones went dead. Power grids collapsed. Families were cut off and 911 call…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

FRS: Real-World Family Use Cases

Season 3 Episode 6

FRS radios aren't long-range or flashy, but they're still one of the most useful family tools you can own.

In this episode of the Prep Comms Podcast, Caleb Nelson (K4CDN) dives into how families actu…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What is FRS and Why It Matters

Season 3 Episode 5

In 1996, the FCC created the Family Radio Service (FRS) to give everyday families a simple, free, and legal way to stay connected.

You've probably seen these radios before — blister packs on the shel…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is MURS Still Worth It?

Season 3 Episode 4

Episode 4 – Is MURS Still Worth It? Why This Forgotten Band Might Be the Most Reliable Tool in Your Family's Kit

After four episodes, we're wrapping up the MURS Mini-Series with a hard look at one qu…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago