handheld radio suggestions

[Rubiwoo]

Rugged Radios is literally half a block away from my office, but I wanted to get options and suggestions. Don't need anything fancy. Just something that will sound clear and have some decent range while offroad in a group.

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[GoVR46]

If your talking about GMRS hand held radios I picked up Wouxun KG-805G.
5 watts of power has plenty of good reviews on it.

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-805g.html

 

[sarguy1941]

rugged radio just sells overpriced CCR. IF you want GMRS there are a few better options. Remember over 2 watts you need a license.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Rugged Radios is literally half a block away from my office, but I wanted to get options and suggestions. Don't need anything fancy. Just something that will sound clear and have some decent range while offroad in a group.

They are currently under investigation from the FCC. I would not mess with them right now. Standard GMRS is better.

 

[Longleaf]

Big fan of the BaoFeng. Didn't even move the CB over from my last truck. These are way easier, cheaper and have plenty of range for basic wheeling

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A

 

[Renegade]

I've been looking at this one. I believe it is actually 3 watts for GMRS high power.
https://www.cobra.com/products/mrhh...w8hF1kypH9CoLwcRK44989TinXtN7zChoCjQMQAvD_BwE

 

[eaglerugby04]

Big fan of the BaoFeng. Didn't even move the CB over from my last truck. These are way easier, cheaper and have plenty of range for basic wheeling

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A

What frequencies are you using them on though? You need a license for the ham bands. Technically it isn't GMRS certified, but if you have a GMRS license nobody will care or notice there if you stay on those bands and follow the rules for GMRS

 

[Rubiwoo]

So a simple search for "GMRS HAND HELD radio 2 watts" should yield me what I am in search of? Thank you.

 

[Renegade]

So a simple search for "GMRS HAND HELD radio 2 watts" should yield me what I am in search of? Thank you.

A lot of the companies don't always state power accurately. You may have to find the user manual, or even test results.

 

[Riverbill]

There's no doubt that a ham license brings with it some benefits. Knowledge is inherently valuable. I had the Yaesu FTA550L which works great for me. The only thing that it doesn't have is GPS. I mock merely because a ham radio for a non-ham is probably the most expensive option. The education, fees, and endless training needed to maintain the skill simply aren't palatable for most people.

 

[Waggs]

I've been watching this dude a lot lately. Informative, and his youtube shtick is humorous.

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