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 to power on, adjust volume, and find the right channel Labeling radios so anyone can grab one and talk What privacy tones really do (and what they don't) How GMRS repeaters extend your range — and the simple steps to use them correctly 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 Get your GMRS license the easy way: FamilyConnectSystem.com/GMRSLicenseExpress Find local GMRS repeaters: MyGMRS.com BTech GMRS-50 Pro Base Station: Amazon Listing Retevis RA86 GMRS Mobile Radio: Amazon Listing Retevis GMRS Base Antenna (7.2 dBi Gain): Amazon Listing Nagoya UT-72G Mag-Mount Antenna: Amazon Listing PeliComms GMRS ¼-Wave Base Antenna (Made in USA): Shop at Hub City Mercantile ZBM2 QP Whip Antenna (use code PREPCOMMS): Product Link WilComs Roll-Up J-Pole (MURS/GMRS): Shop Here