First my choice of ham equipment is 991a FT3DR FT65 6VX 6000R etc
So i thought i would try the GM 30 on ranch and trail work, not disappointed at all, and using standard antenna zero problems
which for the price is excellent, I'm not one for sitting on the air getting radio checks and talking radios as I'm too busy for that, but in a work capacity these radios are great transmit and receive, battery life is excellent and its the same charger as my phone which makes life simple, not waterproof but there is a way round that and i live in Texas, so rain is rare lol
most people i know who was doing there ham license have stopped and moved over to GMRS for many reasons