Prep Comms

Prep Comms

Getting you and your Comms Prepared!

PrepComms offers real world insight for those in the prepper-sphere regarding Communication Solutions and Best Practices. Hosted by long time prepper and Amateur Radio Operator, Cale Nelson, K4CDN.

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GMRS #4: Now That You've Got the Radios
Prep CommsNovember 09, 2025x
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29:5468.43 MB

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 / W...

GMRS #3 — Field Reports & Real-World Lessons
Prep CommsOctober 31, 2025x
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27:1162.2 MB

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, l...

GMRS: What can it Really Do?
Prep CommsOctober 24, 2025x
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28:3968.52 MB

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, wh...

GMRS — The Family Band That Actually Works
Prep CommsOctober 16, 2025x
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25:0657.41 MB

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 simpl...

FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan
Prep CommsSeptember 09, 2025x
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23:1453.17 MB

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 gri...

FRS Mini-Series: The Gear That Works (and What to Avoid)
Prep CommsSeptember 03, 2025x
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16:2437.52 MB

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 ...

Now That You’ve Got the Radios

Now That You’ve Got the Radios

Now That You’ve Got the Radios highlights Prep Comms Podcast Episode 4.4 by Caleb Nelson (K4CDN), turning your GM...

Field Reports: Real-World GMRS Lessons from Listeners

Field Reports: Real-World GMRS Lessons from Listeners

What Families and Operators Are Learning When They Put GMRS to Work Every week I get messages, emails, and now Yo...

How Far Can GMRS Really Reach?

How Far Can GMRS Really Reach?

GMRS range isn’t a fixed number on the box—your real reach depends on height, terrain, and whether you’re using s...

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