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FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan

FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan

Update: 2025-09-09
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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 grid goes down, you may need more.

In this episode, Caleb Nelson (K4CDN) explains how FRS fits into a complete family communication plan, including:

  • The strengths and limits of FRS radios

  • How GMRS, MURS, and ham radio build on that foundation

  • Why thinking in layers — the Cascade Protocol — makes families stronger

  • How National Preparedness Month is the right time to move from gear to plan

FRS is a tool worth having, and combined with clarity, it's what keeps families connected.

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FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan

FRS Mini-Series Finale: Where FRS Fits in Your Family Communication Plan

Caleb Nelson