About this episode
Jessica Crotty discusses the importance of understanding your radio equipment for effective preparedness.
Jessica Crotty, CEO of C. Crane, a northern California company known for designing and supporting quality radios and communication products, visits the podcast in support of her November/December 2025 On the Air article “Confidence in Preparedness Starts with Knowing Your Equipment.” The conversation centers on the importance of not only having a license and a radio, but also knowing the ins and outs of using that radio, long before the day you need it.
People in this episode
Guest: Jessica Crotty
Topics covered
- preparedness
- communication
- radios
Keywords
- confidence
- equipment
- license
Mentioned in this episode
Products: C. Crane radios
Books & works: Confidence in Preparedness
Places: California
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