Prep Comms 2025 Christmas & Black Friday Special
Prep Comms 2025 Christmas & Black Friday Special Host: Caleb Nelson, K4CDN – Your no-nonsense guide to smart radio gear and real-world readiness. From AM/FM and weather radios to shortwave, scanners,...
13 Nov 202557min
GMRS #4: Now That You've Got the Radios
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 ...
9 Nov 202529min
GMRS #3 — Field Reports & Real-World Lessons
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 c...
31 Okt 202527min
GMRS: What can it Really Do?
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 time...
24 Okt 202528min
GMRS — The Family Band That Actually Works
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 whole...
16 Okt 202525min
FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan
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, Ca...
9 Sep 202523min
FRS Mini-Series: The Gear That Works (and What to Avoid)
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 ...
3 Sep 202516min
20 Years After Katrina: Remembering Carl (KB5WMY-SK) and Amateur Radio's Role
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 calls...
29 Aug 20251h
