When communication matters most, clarity is everything.

Prepared. Connected. Confident.

Prep Comms Academy™ equips protectors, parents, and providers to lead calm, capable households -

through disciplined communication habits and field-tested frameworks that keep families informed, aligned, and steady under pressure.

Most families have the gear. Very few have a plan.

When phones go silent, most people assume technology failed.
In reality, it’s the plan that failed—because there wasn’t one.
Prepared families don’t chase signals; they follow structure.
​That’s what Prep Comms Academy™ restores: order, confidence, and a shared language when everything feels uncertain.

From scattered gear to a clear, working plan.

Prep Comms Academy™ replaces guesswork with a proven communication framework built for real families.

​It teaches structure—how to plan, practice, and lead—so when life gets noisy, your household stays steady and connected.

Every Family Needs a System. The Question Is—How Far Do You Want to Take It?

Prep Comms Foundations gets you operational fast.
Prep Comms Academy builds command-level capability with continuity, confidence, and professional oversight.
Private advisory tiers are available by invitation for families and organizations ready for private, executive-level implementation.

Prep Comms Foundations™

Operational Readiness for the Household Leader

For those who want to start strong, prove the system, and get their household connected fast.
You’ll establish command habits, test your plan under real conditions, and bring your family online with confidence.
Every capable leader begins here — some stop here, others advance.

What you get:

  • Blueprint Essentials training
  • Live virtual implementation workshop
  • Personal equipment & setup audit
  • 30-day practice & drill plan
  • One Leadership Briefing access

Leave with a working family plan-
tested and ready for use.


Investment $2,500
​(One-time or payment plan available at checkout)

Prep Comms Academy™

Leadership Integration for the Protector Executive

The complete Prep Comms pathway — everything in Foundations, plus advanced integration, leadership training, and certification.
You’ll refine, delegate, and command with clarity while preparing your network for long-term continuity.
Built for those who prefer mastery over motion — and leadership that lasts.

What you get:

  • Complete Prep Comms Foundations Blueprint curriculum
  • Field integration & redundancy training
  • 12 Monthly Leadership Briefings
  • Graduate certification

Includes everything in Foundations + advanced leadership integration.


Investment: $5,000
(Graduates of Foundations receive priority enrollment)

Not sure which tier fits your family’s goals?

Our team can help you identify the right starting point — Foundations, Academy, or Private Advisory.
​In one short call, we’ll map your objectives, timeframe, and readiness level.

Built by a communicator who’s lived it—before it was a headline.

For 30+ years, Caleb Nelson (K4CDN) has worked where communication decides outcomes—fire service, emergency response, and broadcast radio. As a husband and father of five, he teaches families to stay steady when it counts. Prep Comms Academy™ is practical, field-tested readiness taught by someone who has carried the mic when it mattered.

Caleb Nelson, K4CDN

Founder, Prep Comms Academy™
Prepared. Connected. Confident.

Still deciding? Let’s make it simple.

Families who train with Prep Comms Academy™ don’t wonder what to do when things go quiet.
They already know.
​You’ll leave with a real, working plan — built, tested, and trusted by the people who depend on you most.

Common Questions:

1. How technical is this to implement?

It’s straightforward. We start by defining your goals—how you want communication to perform. In Foundations, you’ll get the framework and direction to build it. Academy members also receive direct gear matching, sourcing, and integration support.

2. What makes Prep Comms Academy™ unique?

It’s professional-grade communication design for private families. The same logic that keeps emergency networks reliable—adapted to your property, your people, and your priorities.

3. How long before it’s up and running?

Most families are up and running after the first week. From there, Academy clients refine coverage and integration until everything performs to standard.

4. Should I start with Foundations or Academy?

Both are complete systems. Foundations gets you up and running fast. Academy includes everything in Foundations plus personalized planning, gear support, and extended guidance.

5. I already own radios and equipment—does this still help?

Yes. In Foundations, we help you organize and apply what you already own. In Academy, we go further—evaluating, optimizing, and expanding your equipment for complete reliability.

Choose where to begin — and give your family the calm that comes from having a plan.

This isn’t about radios. It’s about responsibility. Start with the framework that fits your season of life, and build from there.

Built by First Responders · Trusted by Families · Rooted in Faith.

Practical over Tactical.

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