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Prep Comms · Oct 31, 2025 · 27 min

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, listeners across the country are proving what GMRS can actually do. Caleb Nelson (K4CDN | WRBR 237) shares lessons from YouTube and podcast feedback, covering antenna height, coax loss, repeater etiquette, and why practice still beats theory. Mentioned in this episode: • Free GMRS License Express Guide → https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/gmrs-license-express-funnel • @TerminalElement on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TerminalElement • UHF Yagi Directional Antenna (Prep Comms Store) → https://amzn.to/48Weco0 Stay Connected: Live Family Connect Webinar → Thurs 7 PM ET | Replay Fri–Mon → https://www.familyconnectsystem.com All episodes → https://www.prepcomms.com 73 y'all & God Bless — Caleb Nelson | K4CDN | WRBR 237

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This week, we're hearing from you — real operators in real situations.

From Hurricane Helene reports to mountain-range tests and home-built towers, listeners across the country are proving what GMRS can actually do. Caleb Nelson (K4CDN | WRBR 237) shares lessons from YouTube and podcast feedback, covering antenna height, coax loss, repeater etiquette, and why practice still beats theory.

Mentioned in this episode: • Free GMRS License Express Guide → https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/gmrs-license-express-funnel • @TerminalElement on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TerminalElement • UHF Yagi Directional Antenna (Prep Comms Store) → https://amzn.to/48Weco0

Stay Connected: Live Family Connect Webinar → Thurs 7 PM ET | Replay Fri–Mon → https://www.familyconnectsystem.com All episodes → https://www.prepcomms.com

73 y'all & God Bless — Caleb Nelson | K4CDN | WRBR 237

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