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.

Topics covered

• preparedness
• communication
• radios

Keywords

• confidence
• equipment
• license

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