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I think I'll give the XS20G a try, I found it on Amazon for $200. Thanks for the recommendations.

I would go with the Wouxun KG-XS20G if you want a compact and durable mobile that is actually IP rated with an IP67 rating.
Here is a good simple explanation of IP ratings: https://www.setra.com/blog/what-does-an-ip67-rating-mean
Here is a photo of my XS20G mounted in my Honda Pioneer 500 UTV 

Looking at getting a mobile radio to install in my truck, leaning on Btech from talking to a few others but haven't decided on what model. Any recommendations are appreciated

Virtually all the GMRS radios from China come from 3 or 4 factories, so there is little difference between brands. The features are what set them apart, but a higher cost doesn't equate to better quality. The TYT DB-20 is a great radio that will meet the needs of about 80% of those looking for a small mobile.

Another good 20 watt mobile that is IP67 dust and water proof for right at $200 is the Wouxun KG-XS20G. 
https://www.amazon.com/Wouxun-KG-XS20G-Compact-Mobile-Radio/dp/B09WQK5FGN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=JWWAFV1QOW43&keywords=wouxun+gmrs+radio&qid=1701541677&s=electronics&sprefix=wouxun%2Celectronics%2C118&sr=1-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d
From personal experience, the Wouxun radios are better than the Baofeng radios. And I also prefer the Wouxun mobile radios over Midland radios.
I am running the Wouxun KG-XS20G in my SxS and am also using two Wouxun KG-1000G Plus radios, one in my vehicle and the other as my base station.

Agreed - from actual usage/experience. The XS20G is GREAT if you will be very dusty/wet environments - and it is very small which is great if dont have a lot of room.  Also a few $$ less than the 1000G
 

I have had/used every brand of GMRS radio in my Jeep(s) and almost every model of every brand, and for Part 95 "GMRS" radios, I prefer the Wouxun KG1000G.  It is a better quality radio than BTech and most (maybe all) the other brands, it outputs a full 50W, and has a remote-mount removable faceplate.  Several of my off-road friends use this radio and they are all happy with it.
And FYI - even though its spelled Wooks-On, it's pronounced "Ocean" .

This is a very bad choice for many people because the programming software/CPS has a very steep learning curve, is often difficult if not impossible to find, often (depending on the radio/software) does not run well on newer computers, things like batteries, cables, etc, are also often difficult to find or expensive, and it will almost certainly cost a lot more.  
And most important: Those commercial radios are not Part 95 approved so it is illegal to use them and they will go to jail!!!!!1  I know this because I've seen this posted on this forum 100 times or more.
Sometimes "cheap junk Chinese radios" are plenty good enough for normal people, despite the poor QC, but "some people" just cannot seem to grasp this simple fact and will live the rest of their lives proselytizing against inexpensive radios completely oblivious to other people's needs/desires.

If a Factory-Reset does not help, throw them in the trash and spend $40 on 2 new ones from Amazon - problem solved and lesson learned.. That lesson being that eBay is a den of liars and thieves.

Mine works fine.  Seems to receive okay with the antenna out the box.  Tested it with my other BF that I am scared to push the button on.  No problemo.  I really like that I have the USB charger thing so I can charge it in the truck. 
I plan on using them for "work actually" , I install a lot of Security cameras and its nice to talk to helper in areas with poor cell or when I just don't want to drop a $800 phone from the top of a lift or ladder.

I actually hit my first repeater today on it  I was driving in the vicinity.  (new to GMRS so I only really ever listened in on the repeater)
 

If you bought the New GRMS UV-5R BAOFENG, please let us know how it works. 

Mine works just like the non-GMRS UV-5R, except with slightly less guilt when I use it on GMRS frequencies.
It is 100% the same radio with just different programming.

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