Agreed. I have mine hooked up to a DB-25G, but I've come to the same conclusion: Nice, cost-effective way to do GMRS. Simple, no holes to drill and highly portable (I move it inside atop a pizza pan when not in one of several vehicles). I'm a lightweight user and you are hard-core, but we both agree that the combo is a lot of GMRS for $150.
Give us point A and point B. With that we can determine the LOS. You may be fine with HT to HT -- on a good day, down hill with a tailwind.
You're welcome. And welcome to the site.
Can you hear anyone else?
Can you communicate with the FRS radio? Put them both on channel 15 (462.550) and start pushing buttons.
Hang in there Frank. You'll get it working. Feel free to check here for more info.