HAM vs GMRS: Which Radio Is Right for You?
The Ultimate Guide for Preppers, Homesteaders, and Outdoor Adventurers When it comes to reliable off-grid or emergency communication, choosing the right radio is essential. Two of the most popular options...
GMRS License Guide
A Complete Guide to the GMRS License GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a licensed service within the 462-467Mhz range that allows 5-watt transmission capability. Channels 8-14 are limited to 0.5W...
Radio Frequencies 101
Understanding the Airwaves for Preppers, Homesteaders, and Everyday Operators If you’ve ever looked at a radio display and seen a jumble of numbers like 146.520 or 462.675, you might’ve wondered:...
Radio Accessory Ports Explained: What Plug Fits What Radio?
A Beginner’s Guide to Mics, Headsets, and Connectors for GMRS, HAM, and FRS Radios You’ve got the radio. You’re ready to add a speaker mic, headset, or earpiece.Then comes the...
Radio Terms Every Beginner Should Know
Plain-English Definitions for Preppers, Off-Gridders, and First-Time Users Just got your first radio? Or trying to follow a radio video or forum and it’s like people are speaking a whole...
The Perfect Radio Doesn’t Exist
Why Choosing the “Best” Radio Is About Use Case, Not Specs Everyone wants the perfect radio — long range, crystal-clear audio, rugged build, easy to use, and legal to operate....
Prepping Emergency Communications BEFORE an Emergency
A Practical Guide for Preppers, Homesteaders, and Off-Grid Planners The time to plan your emergency communications isn’t when the lights go out — it’s right now. In a crisis, cell towers...
Radio Squelch 101: How to Kill Static and Boost Clarity on Any Radio
SQUELCH 101 You turn on your radio… and it’s just static. Loud, hissing, constant static; this is not what you want to hear, especially if you are trying to set...
Radio Services Explained: The Essential Guide for Preppers, Homesteaders, and Emergency Use
Stay in Contact 24/7 In an emergency, cell towers fail. The grid goes dark. And suddenly, two-way radio communication becomes your lifeline. At Ready Radio, we believe everyone should understand...