I'm getting my Ham License soon as I can. But I went ahead and Got my 2nd GMRS because I let it expire and the fact that I accidentally loaded up wish at a resturaunt and some fool bumped my elbow I inadvertantly hit a Baofang, Next thing I know like 3 months later A UV5R+ shows up in my Mailbox. Now NO HAMS will talk to me! So I just getting my General to listen but stilll talk on GMRS! I've got about 3 Grand in Radios and other equipment that covers anything I drive plus the House and RV. Waiting on Mobile repeaters. SO much for cheaper than HAM.