Ready Radio
Ready Radio Complete Reference Guide Bundle
Description
Every frequency. Every procedure. Every code. One bundle.
Stop digging through manuals, forums, and 80-page PDFs when it counts. The Ready Radio Complete Reference Guide Bundle combines four of our field reference sets into one complete library. Frequencies, band plans, signals, codes, reporting formats, and emergency procedures all fit in your pocket and clip to your gear.
New operator or seasoned net control, this bundle answers the questions that come up when you have a radio in your hand. No phone, no signal, and no internet required.
Frequencies & Bands Cards
Know where you are on the spectrum and where you're allowed to be.
- Radio services at a glance: GMRS, FRS, MURS, CB, marine VHF, and NOAA weather
- Amateur band plan for 2m, 1.25m, and 70cm, with license privileges
- National simplex and calling frequencies for 2m and 70cm
- Emergency and interoperability frequencies for grid-down comms
- Airband and scanner reference for monitoring and situational awareness
- VHF vs. UHF and how to choose the right band for your terrain
- Power and bandwidth limits by service
Signals & Codes Cards
Speak the language, and be understood the first time.
- Q-codes used on the air, with their meanings
- 10-codes commonly heard on CB and public-safety traffic
- Standard prowords: OVER, OUT, ROGER, WILCO, SAY AGAIN, BREAK, and more
- NATO phonetic alphabet and number pronunciation
- Morse code and CW prosigns
- RST signal reports and signal-strength terminology
- Distress signals: MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, and SECURITÉ
Tactical Comms Reference Cards (14 cards)
Pass traffic, report clearly, and coordinate your group under pressure.
- Net Control and Check-In procedures for directed nets
- PACE communications planning: Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency
- SITREP format for organized situation reports
- SALUTE reports for communicating observed activity
- 9-Line MEDEVAC request format
- MIST casualty reporting for patient handoffs
- Message handling and precedence for relaying and prioritizing traffic
- UTC/Zulu time and U.S. time-zone conversions
- Distress and emergency procedures: what to send and how to respond
- Antenna and range fundamentals
- Radio regulations and OPSEC reminders
- Fill-in communications plan for call signs, rally points, and check-in times
Radio Reference Guide Mini
The essentials for everyday operating.
- GMRS channel guide with frequencies, bandwidth, and power limits
- Key frequencies: NOAA, MURS, CB, and amateur calling
- Repeater programming with offset examples and quick-reference charts
- CTCSS and DCS tones explained, with standard tone tables
- How radio frequencies work and the practical differences between bands
- Operating etiquette and contact procedures
- Line-of-sight and range fundamentals
- Antenna types and performance tips
- Field troubleshooting guide for common problems
What's included
- 1× Frequencies & Bands Card Set + keyring
- 1× Signals & Codes Card Set + keyring
- 1× Tactical Comms Reference Cards
- 1× Radio Reference Guide Mini + keyring
Technical Specs
- Card size: 3⅜" H × 2⅛" W
- Material: Waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic stock
- Compatibility: Radio-agnostic, works with any GMRS, FRS, MURS, or amateur radio
- Warranty: Ready Radio Lifetime Warranty
Testimonials
Add a short description for this section
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The button layout, icon set, and frequency capabilities are consistent across the standard UV-5R platform (UV-5R, UV-5R V2, UV-5R+, UV-5RA, UV-5RE). If you have a UV-5RM, UV-5RM Plus, UV-5R 8W, or BF-F8HP, those models have their own dedicated cards.
It depends on the service. HAM frequencies (2m/70cm) require a Technician class FCC license. GMRS requires an FCC GMRS license ($35, no test, 10 years, covers your whole family). MURS and FRS at legal power are license-free. The cards note which frequencies require licensing.
PACE stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency—a comms planning framework used by military and emergency responders. The fillable template on the card lets you write in your frequency plan so your whole group has the fallback sequence on them at all times.
Yes. Field-tested weatherproof materials handle rain, mud, and rough handling without becoming unreadable. They're designed for harsh field conditions.
3 double-sided waterproof reference cards (6 sides total) + 1 key ring to attach to your radio strap, go bag, or gear. Cards measure 3 3/8" H x 2 1/8" W.