About this episode
Most new GMRS users hit the same wall: thirty channels on the screen, all looking equal… but they're not.
Some are full-power.
Some are handheld-only.
Some can hit repeaters.
Some won't carry your voice past the yard.
In this episode, we break down GMRS the way real families actually use it:
• The three channel groups that matter
• What power limits mean in the real world
• Which channels give you real range
• Why Channels 8–14 feel so weak
• The only three channels your family needs to know
• How repeaters actually work on GMRS
If you've ever wondered why GMRS feels "strong one minute, weak the next," this episode clears it up.
BLACK FRIDAY LIVE:
I'm hosting a Live Zoom call on November 29th at 1 PM Eastern to help you build a simple winter-ready communication plan. (your invited!)
Register at: https://live.prepcomms.com
DECEMBER 9 WINTER WORKSHOP:
Same link gets you access to the Dec 9th session as well.
News Mention:
This week's nationwide CodeRED outage is a reminder of why you need a WX radio & alternate comms matter. Full WYFF report here:
https://www.wyff4.com/article/emergency-notification-system-offline-after-vendor-cybersecurity-incident-officials-say/69533822
Show close:
73 y'all & God Bless.
Yes, Night Cafe assisted with the photo for this episode (like always)
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