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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:
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Teaching your family how to power on, adjust volume, and find the right channel
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Labeling radios so anyone can grab one and talk
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What privacy tones really do (and what they don't)
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How GMRS repeaters extend your range — and the simple steps to use them correctly
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Why practice matters more than equipment
You'll also hear about the new BTech GMRS-50 Pro, the PeliComms ¼-Wave Base Antenna now in stock at PrepComms.shop, and the launch of the Prep Comms Network — a private members-only group for real-world radio users who want to keep learning together, solve problems, and stay connected without the noise of social media.
Gotta Have Info: www.myGMRS.com
Show Links & Resources
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Get your GMRS license the easy way: FamilyConnectSystem.com/GMRSLicenseExpress
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Find local GMRS repeaters: MyGMRS.com
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BTech GMRS-50 Pro Base Station: Amazon Listing
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Retevis RA86 GMRS Mobile Radio: Amazon Listing
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Retevis GMRS Base Antenna (7.2 dBi Gain): Amazon Listing
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Nagoya UT-72G Mag-Mount Antenna: Amazon Listing
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PeliComms GMRS ¼-Wave Base Antenna (Made in USA): Shop at Hub City Mercantile
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ZBM2 QP Whip Antenna (use code PREPCOMMS): Published on 13 hours ago