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