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A powerful, feature-heavy handheld pair for experienced radio users who want GPS position sharing and weather alerts. It is not beginner friendly and does not work with common free programming tools.
A pair of compact, rechargeable FRS walkie talkies with weather channels for family outings and job sites. Real range is far below the claim in towns and woods.
A rugged dual band handheld with USB-C charging and splash protection for camping and outdoor use. Real range drops sharply in forests and cities.
Cellular walkie-talkies that reach across the country for crews and events, though they depend on LTE service and a renewing plan after the first year.
A dual band handheld with more power, a bigger battery and USB-C charging over the older model, plus wide receive coverage. It is not water resistant, so keep it out of the rain.
A feature packed DMR handheld with GPS, APRS, recording and encryption for licensed operators. It requires programming and a license, and the listing gives no warranty.
A GMRS handheld for off-roaders and families that programs from a phone app and listens across many bands. It transmits only on GMRS, so it is not a ham radio.
A pair of cellular push-to-talk radios that reach far beyond normal walkie talkie range wherever there is LTE coverage, ready out of the box. Service after the included plan is not explained, and they need cell signal to work.
Icom built a comm only airband handheld with an emergency frequency key and a full charger and battery kit. It skips navigation, so it serves as a talk backup.
A powerful mobile GMRS radio for vehicles and base stations with repeater support and quad watch. It needs a direct power feed and a tuned antenna that you buy separately.
A reasonable handheld for camping and emergency kits where USB-C charging and a big channel memory matter. It is not water resistant and has no listed warranty, so protect it from rain.
A pair of FRS radios with weather alerts, a flashlight and USB-C charging for family trips and work sites. Range drops around buildings, and water resistance is described inconsistently.
A dual-band ham handheld with wide receive, airband, USB-C charging and wireless frequency copy, easy for beginners to program. Transmit is limited to the two ham bands, so a license is needed.
A simple family GMRS pair with repeater channels, weather alerts and earpieces in the box. One shared Y-cable charges both, and no wall adapter is listed.
A powerful, waterproof GMRS handheld with a display and USB-C charging for long range outdoor use. It only transmits on GMRS frequencies, and the listing says nothing on licensing.
A pair of pocket GMRS radios with app programming, repeater import and NOAA alerts for trails and convoys. Splash resistant only, and the listing does not cover GMRS licensing.
A light, license free three pack with a flashlight and NOAA weather that suits kids and family outings. It is not water resistant, so keep it away from kayaks and rain unless bagged.
A useful pair of cellular push-to-talk radios for crews spread across cities or states. They depend on LTE coverage and a data plan that renews after the first year.
A rugged, waterproof GMRS handheld with repeater access, weather alerts and an SOS button for off-road and emergency use. The battery life spec is unclear and the range claim varies by terrain.
A feature-rich GMRS pair for hunters, campers and preppers who want weather alerts and repeater access. It is not water resistant, so it needs protection in rain.
A plug-and-play GMRS car radio with a magnetic antenna and repeater channels for overlanding and convoys. Transmit power is not stated, and the radio is not water resistant.
A capable GMRS mobile for trucks, farms and base setups, with phone programming and fleet cloning that save setup time. It needs a GMRS license, a DC supply and an antenna, and only the radio and mount are listed in the box.
A water-resistant GMRS handheld with repeater support, multi-band receive and a built-in flashlight for camping and off-road trips. Real range depends on terrain, and transmit power is not listed.
A rugged, tidy-installing GMRS mobile for trail rigs, UTVs and farm trucks that see rain and mud. An antenna is not in the box.
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