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 question—does MURS still have a place in 2025? For 15+ years, I've used MURS radios on our farm for everything from driveway alerts to in-vehicle comms on family road trips. In this episode, I'm breaking down: Real-world MURS performance from long-term use Why antennas matter more than radios (and my trusted picks) How MURS compares to FRS, GMRS, CB, and ham radio today Who MURS is perfect for—and who should look elsewhere If you've been wondering whether to add MURS to your comms plan—or keep using it—you'll have the answers after this. Mentioned in this episode: Amazon Storefront (MURS Gear): https://amzn.to/3DKR8Lx ZBM2 QP Whip (Use Code: PREPCOMMS): https://zbm2industries.com/products/qp-whip-antenna-thicc Ed Fong DBJ-1C Antenna: https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-1C-GMRS-MURS-Dual-Band-Base-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406162512 J-Pole for MURS: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/shop/murs-151-154-mhz-land-mobile-j-pole-antenna Centerfire Folded Dipoles: https://centerfire-antenna.square.site/product/folded-dipoles/5 Centerfire Ground Plane: https://centerfire-antenna.square.site/product/vhf-uhf-tunable-ground-plane-antennas/8 Comet GP-9 Vertical: https://rwantennastore.com/comet-gp-9nca-gmrs-frs-commercial-dual-band-vhf-uhf-base-vertical-antennas Low-Loss Coax: https://amzn.to/40xx47F RG8x for shorter runs: https://amzn.to/4m6EuqP 30/30 Ham Radio Challenge: https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/3030welcome Family Connect System Webinar: https://www.familyconnectsystem.com