I believe GMRS frequency handhelds operating under 2w are now also license free.

And all these handhelds and mobile units, operating even at 5w, are truly flea-powered transceivers in the world of hams and serious DXers.

If you want one strictly as a receiver, fine. But it’s a waste of money in the shortwave and sidebands that the DXers use.

For two-way handheld radio, $100-150 is going to buy as much real world range as can be had in these units. There just isn’t enough antenna for more.

I believe GMRS frequency handhelds operating under 2w are now also license free.

And all these handhelds and mobile units, operating even at 5w, are truly flea-powered transceivers in the world of hams and serious DXers.

If you want one strictly as a receiver, fine. But it’s a waste of money in the shortwave and sidebands that the DXers use.

For two-way handheld radio, $100-150 is going to buy as much real world range as can had in these units. There just isn’t enough antenna for more.

I believe GMRS frequency handhelds operating under 2w are now also license free.

And all these handhelds and mobile units, operating even at 5w, are truly flea-powered transceivers in the world of hams and serious DXers.

If you want one strictly as a receiver, fine. But it’s a waste of money in the shortwave and sidebands that the DXers use.

For two-way handheld radio, $100-150 is going to buy as much real world range as there is in these units.

I believe GMRS frequency handhelds operating under 2w are now also license free.