[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

2 hours ago, WRUU653 said:

just be forewarned you won't stop there. I think @Sshannon said something like "how many radios is enough"? The answer, Just a few more...

How many radios is the right number to have?

 

N+1, where N is the number you currently have!

[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

16 minutes ago, WRUU653 said:

Excellent. Perfect. 

I am very new to GMRS and HAM. Looking forward to get more involved. I got my GMRS license a couple weeks ago and am signed up for a Tech test in April. 
 

Thank you and thanks to everyone for your input!

[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

38 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

The Baofeng UV9R (ham) and UV9G (GMRS) appear to meet your criteria.  Both share the BL-9 battery and it looks like they both use the 328 Moto jack.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JGLWZ1/ref=emc_b_5_i

and

https://www.amazon.com/Mirkit-Waterproof-Handheld-2200mAh-Portable/dp/B082Q1VL5Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3TV0O3YBECTEG&keywords=baofeng+uv-9r&qid=1675951266&s=electronics&sprefix=%2Celectronics%2C630&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHTkdOVFNQUVdZWEcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NTE1NjQzTTlXRVBUNjhQMlRHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzE4NDcxVjRRSjIwTFJBSjlCJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Thanks Steve. It’s just been really difficult to find solid information on some of the slight model changes. 
 

I do like the other suggestions of looking at used or new commercial radios as Lscott had mentioned. 

[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

1 hour ago, wayoverthere said:

(Disregard....this would be for the k1 plug, not the multi pin)

Wouxun...kg805g, and the uv7d (dual band, 2m and your choice of 6m, 1.25., or 70cm as the 2nd). Ip54 and ip55 water resistance, same battery, same k1 cable, and same desk chargers.

Edit: missed it was the multi pin similar to the xpr rather than the k1 plug....disregard.

I have a passing familiarity with Wouxun from the GMRS side, but always forget that they make Amateur radios too. Not quite what I’m looking for but a good suggestion. I like the idea of the 805 line and could see getting one in GMRS and MURS eventually. 

[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

8 minutes ago, Sshannon said:

So the two plug connector used by Baofeng is a K-1 connector, as in K for Kenwood.
 

There are better radios than the Baofeng. I would look at Wouxun KG-UV9G and KG-UV9D or P.

https://bettersaferadio.com/wouxun-kg-uv9g-pro-gmrs-two-way-radio-shtf-scanner/

Thank you, Steve. I imagine I’ll end up with a nice Wouxun eventually. I do like how those look as well as the KG-S88Gs. 
 

I have an FT-65, so I’m covered for a decent handheld on the HAM side.
 

The multi pin connector from Baofeng (UV-9R/G family) is different than the two-pin that most Baofeng’s have, and more closely resembles the contact pins that are on some professional Motorola radios. 

[GMRS / HAM radio pair suggestions]

Hi all.  Im trying to find a pair of handhelds, likely Baofengs, that meet these criteria:

1. One Amateur/HAM and one GMRS

2. Batter interoperability / compatibility between the two radios

3. Water-resistant

4. Uses the Baofeng multi pin connector. (Would ultimately like to pair them up with a Disco32 or Sky Eye PTT and a set of Comtacs)
 

Potential matches:

1. UV-9R Plus / GT-3WP and UV-9G

2. UV-9R Pro and GMRS-9R

Do any of these or others share batteries?

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!