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 (https://www.prepcomms.shop) , and the launch of the Prep Comms Network (https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/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 (https://www.myGMRS.com)
Show Links & Resources
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Get your GMRS license the easy way: FamilyConnectSystem.com/GMRSLicenseExpress (https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/gmrs-license-express-funnel)
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Find local GMRS repeaters: MyGMRS.com (https://mygmrs.com/)
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BTech GMRS-50 Pro Base Station: Amazon Listing (https://amzn.to/4njVQ3v)
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Retevis RA86 GMRS Mobile Radio: Amazon Listing (https://amzn.to/4otlm7o)
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Retevis GMRS Base Antenna (7.2 dBi Gain): Amazon Listing (https://amzn.to/4ow6hCj)
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Nagoya UT-72G Mag-Mount Antenna: Amazon Listing (https://amzn.to/4qn8NMR)
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PeliComms GMRS ¼-Wave Base Antenna (Made in USA): Shop at Hub City Mercantile (https://www.hubcitymercantile.com/product/gmrs-14-wave-base-antenna-by-pelicomms/SSD7KE3VKYJBYLGSYM2NXJXO?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=true&q=false)
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ZBM2 QP Whip Antenna (use code PREPCOMMS): Product Link (https://zbm2industries.com/products/qp-whip-antenna-thicc?variant=43973159420056)
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WilComs Roll-Up J-Pole (MURS/GMRS): Shop Here (https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/storehome)