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I am also planning on getting my HAM, at least TECH level, this Spring sometime. That bundle would give me a 'back up' battery and radio. Thanks

I really like that cup holder mount you have in the pic. I think that would make it easy to move from vehicle to vehicle or in the house. Of course, i would get more than one antenna to use at each location.

So I ended up buying the Radioddity dB-20 g and gm 30 combo from Amazon. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. Now I need to pick up an antenna and possibly spare battery for the hand held.

Yes, I do plan on using repeaters occasionally, especially when driving the truck. I do notice most other handheld have better battery life or option(s) for charging 'on the go'. I have been on buytwowayradios website, a lot to chose from.

Hello all, I just got my GMSR license a few weeks ago and went out and found a couple hand-held radios. Ok here it is, Midland T295VP4 and... they were camo, which I thought was cool (lol) I do like the simplicity of Midland radios but would like to get another set of portables and 2 mobiles ( for truck and home ). I don't want to earn a college degree just to program or operate them. I need some suggestions from some of you who have been into this for awhile. My use will be for recreation (hiking, camping, mild/light off-roading) and for emergency communications if need be. Thanks in advance.