I just got my GMRS License. My goal eventually is to work my way into Ham, but I have a lot to learn. Thought GMRS would be a good way to get in to this as I am literally just starting out. My immediate goal is to get my immediate family (3, 6, and 10 miles away, flat suburban enviornment) set up to communicate in case cell service is down. I have started with a couple of Bao Feng BGM-15Pro handhelds to see what service I can get from them. There are no nearby repeaters. Is this even doable? Should I start by going for 50W base/mobile set ups to have any reasonable prospect of success.? Thanks.
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