About Neighborhood Radios

Neighborhood Radios is a grassroots, community-driven initiative that believes every neighborhood deserves to feel safe, connected, and prepared. Our goal is simple: to inspire and empower people across the nation to use FRS (Family Radio Service) radios as a tool for local communication, safety, and support—no licenses, no subscriptions, no infrastructure required.

We’re not a business.
We don’t sell radios.
We don’t push a brand.
We’re just people helping people—one channel at a time.

Why FRS Radios?

In a world of uncertainty—rising crime, job losses, economic instability, and technological disruptions—community matters more than ever. But in many places, neighbors don’t even know each other’s names.

FRS radios change that.
They’re easy to use, affordable, and require no technical knowledge or license. With just the push of a button, you can:

• Check in on a neighbor during a power outage

• Alert others about suspicious activity

• Help someone in an emergency

• Coordinate local events or block watch groups

• Or just offer a friendly “hello” on a quiet morning

Think of it like the neighborhood version of what truckers have done for decades with CB radios—but tailored for everyday people.

Our Story

Neighborhood Radios was founded by Eduardo “Ed” Silva, an engineer, community advocate, and lifelong learner. The idea came to him one day while driving on the freeway and spotting a car with a dangerously flat tire. He wished he had a way to instantly alert the driver—and thought: What if everyone carried a radio?

From that spark, Ed envisioned something much bigger: a nationwide, decentralized network of neighbors using simple tools to look out for one another. Inspired by the challenges we all face—technological disruption, economic shifts, rising uncertainty—he decided to act.

Rather than create a commercial venture, Ed launched Neighborhood Radios as a not-for-profit project, open to all. We welcome support through optional affiliate links, but also provide non-affiliate options—because your trust matters more than profit.

Meet Our Founder: Eduardo Silva

Eduardo Silva is a seasoned engineer with degrees in Electronics Engineering and Automation Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Over the course of his career, Ed has:

• Solved technical challenges for transportation systems and automation networks

• Taught engineering at the university level

• Created digital tools for industry, education, and community service

• Led innovative tech projects in churches, businesses, and homes

• Written columns on technology and personal development

• Built AI assistants to help people with Bible study, health, and consistency

From restoring broken trains to building online systems used by hundreds of technicians, Ed’s work has always centered on one theme: empowering others through practical, thoughtful solutions. Neighborhood Radios is his latest way of doing just that—by helping build stronger, safer, better-connected communities.

What We Offer

• Educational content on how to use FRS radios

• Guides for starting a local neighborhood watch

• Resources to help you organize, communicate, and protect your community

• Live calls and Q&A sessions (coming soon!)

• Optional links to buy radios, with or without affiliate support

Whether you live in a quiet suburb, a rural road, or a bustling city, you can be the spark that helps connect your block.

Our Values

• Community First: People over profit, always.

• Accessibility: No technical background needed—just a radio and a willingness to help.

• Preparedness: Stay ready, stay resilient.

• Transparency: We provide affiliate and non-affiliate options for everything we share.

• Empowerment: You don’t have to wait for someone else to take the lead—you can start today.

Join the Movement

Neighborhood Radios isn’t an organization you join.
It’s a movement you start in your own backyard.

We’re here to help you:

• Talk to your neighbors

• Share safety updates

• Respond faster in emergencies

• Build trust and connection, one voice at a time

So grab a radio. Tune in. And let’s build a stronger, safer future—together.