I've got to agree w/ this. Used Motorola, Thales, BK, and Vertex handhelds when working for Uncle Sugar. Generally worked pretty great. Crazy weather, big'ish mountains. Also used Motorola vehicle base (those worked fantastic !) But all that being said, I would love a better professional radio but all I currently have a six pack of Baofeng UV-5R's. FOR THE MONEY, THEY ARE PRETTY GREAT RADIOS. I've given away at least that many to friends and family over they years. They are a great "gateway drug"! I need around 6 more to put a trio in each vehicle. After that, and once I get my amateur license, I'm planning on largish shopping spree! 3 better HTs, a couple vehicle mounted, a good basestation w/ a few good antenna options, and several small solar powered repeater kits. I think I could do a lot w/ that.
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