Episode 4 – Is MURS Still Worth It?
Why This Forgotten Band Might Be the Most Reliable Tool in Your Family's Kit
After four episodes, we're wrapping up the MURS Mini-Series with a hard look at one question—does MURS still have a place in 2025?
For 15+ years, I've used MURS radios on our farm for everything from driveway alerts to in-vehicle comms on family road trips. In this episode, I'm breaking down:
Real-world MURS performance from long-term use
Why antennas matter more than radios (and my trusted picks)
How MURS compares to FRS, GMRS, CB, and ham radio today
Who MURS is perfect for—and who should look elsewhere
If you've been wondering whether to add MURS to your comms plan—or keep using it—you'll have the answers after this.
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Storefront (MURS Gear): https://amzn.to/3DKR8Lx
ZBM2 QP Whip (Use Code: PREPCOMMS): https://zbm2industries.com/products/qp-whip-antenna-thicc
Ed Fong DBJ-1C Antenna: https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-1C-GMRS-MURS-Dual-Band-Base-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406162512
J-Pole for MURS: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/shop/murs-151-154-mhz-land-mobile-j-pole-antenna
Centerfire Folded Dipoles: https://centerfire-antenna.square.site/product/folded-dipoles/5
Centerfire Ground Plane: https://centerfire-antenna.square.site/product/vhf-uhf-tunable-ground-plane-antennas/8
Comet GP-9 Vertical: https://rwantennastore.com/comet-gp-9nca-gmrs-frs-commercial-dual-band-vhf-uhf-base-vertical-antennas
Low-Loss Coax: https://amzn.to/40xx47F
RG8x for shorter runs: https://amzn.to/4m6EuqP
30/30 Ham Radio Challenge: https://www.familyconnectsystem.com/3030welcome
Family Connect System Webinar: https://www.familyconnectsystem.com
