FRS: Real-World Family Use Cases
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 actua...
26 Aug 202511min
What is FRS and Why It Matters
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 shelv...
19 Aug 202511min
Is MURS Still Worth It?
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 que...
13 Aug 202521min
What MURS Can't (and Can) Really Do
Digital Modes, Text Messaging, Repeaters—and Why Clarity Matters In this episode of the Prep Comms Podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of MURS radio: digital modes. Is digital re...
4 Aug 202519min
MURS: 2 Watts, 5 Channels, & Miles of Range
In Episode 2 of the Prep Comms MURS Mini-Series, Caleb Nelson dives deep into what really determines your performance on MURS. Spoiler: it's not power. It's your antenna, your coax, your terrain—and h...
29 Jul 202523min
MURS: The Underdog That Still Works
Most people don't even know what MURS is—and that's exactly why it works so well. In this first episode of the Prep Comms MURS Mini-Series, Caleb breaks down the quiet power of the Multi-Use Radio Ser...
21 Jul 202525min
APRS: ALL About It! A HR360 Replay pt.1
The listeners have spoken—so I'm breaking my own rules and releasing this episode out of sequence. I've been getting a lot of APRS questions lately, and instead of trying to answer them all on Instagr...
20 Jun 20251h 9min
Hurricane Helene: AAR Upstate SC pt1
Here's a timeline rundown from our Helene Prepping and Recovery After preparing gas and propane midweek, we ensured all equipment was charged and ready. At 0400 on the 27th, my mini comm hub was acti...
2 Nov 202425min
