Acceptable Accuracy Ep.44 - Civilian Radio Essentials – with Andrew from NavComm

Acceptable Accuracy Podcast · Mar 18, 2025 · 1h 33m

In this episode of Acceptable Accuracy, Philip and Tyler sit down with Andrew from NavComm to dive into the world of civilian radio communications. Why should you own a radio when cell phones seem so reliable? We explore practical use cases and break down the differences between FRS, GMRS, and HAM radio—covering ease of use, licensing requirements, and realistic communication distances. Andrew shares essential radio recommendations, must-have accessories, and how to integrate comms into your overall preparedness setup. Plus, we tackle radio programming, from basic on-device setup to using…