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Yes, so many options to choose from, Midland, Wouxun, Btech, Radioditty and on and on. Still debating as reviews have its pros and cons, appreciate!

Yes have seen reviews appears a highly recommended radio, leaning on this one as a favorite.

Which do you prefer and did either one come with antenna? If not what antenna do you use for better distance range with communications. View the radioditty is much less in price range.

I have a set of handheld GMRS radios, although seeking a GMRS radio to ping repeaters and maintain in vehicle. Should have NOAA capabilities and two band monitor. Attempting to get a feel for what others are using as will be my 1st radio in vehicle.

Good range, inexpensive, easy to use setup along with installation and reliable.

Any recommendations for a reliable GMRS radio for both off roading, travels and around town. Would be great to hear pros and cons on experiences on usage, brands and prices.

Thanks for encouragement, definitely going for it....thanks again!

Actually acquired a book and viewing online videos in taking a shot to gain H.A.M license in the near future. Clearly understand GMRS license covers family and H.A.M will solely myself. Thanks for the sound advice, tagged and found you on the internet therefore becoming a follower for resource information and future radio recommendations.

Wow OffRoaderX basically I need to study and pickup my H.A.M radio license and or purchase a legal radio for communications. Additionally if seeking a GMRS radio ensure states GMRS solely. Any recommendations or advice for low priced yet good radios on both options.

Hi Steve, so I can plug 30-frequency channels onto my radio via CHIRP, transmit on those indicated, plus access free and requested repeaters per permission granted.

Good evening to all, what actual frequencies can one communicate with a UV-82 Baofeng radios if having a GMRS license.

Agree encounter great comms with family members on the ranch with line of sight non-obscured via GMRS. Have driven 5-miles out and clear comms for the most part remains intact. Someone defined drawback with GMRS is in only talking to those whom own GMRS radios as the intent for usage, if wishing to reach out to others then a ham license would be required. On a final note entered several repeaters using a Nagoya antenna and hear several comms back and forth.

I know the feeling, tackled CHIRP software programming radios and also have open communications with local repeaters

Tackled CHIRP software establishing communications with local repeaters! Felt so awesome able to finally talk to others on the other end

Thanks for all the feeds good thing have attained a GMRS license. Earlier in the thread was alerted, having opened up a can of worms for the Ham, GMRS, HYT receiver guys alerting whom would define “it’s not a GMRS radio” should have listened.... oh well. In my opinion as a newbie sense a great addition radio, which works and transmits just as far as other more expensive brands. Ya'll have a good one, again thanks has been an entertaining topic of discussion.