GMRS radios too, very cheap. It’s also easy to get your ham license. Cheap (all Chinese made) radios do work but most in the know stick with quality Japanese made radios.
Agreed - the Technician license exam isn't that difficult, and there is a bunch of resources out there to help you. I recommend hamstudy.org and the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (available in Amazon or the ARRL's web shop).
I like Kenwood's VHF/UHF rigs, and Icom for HF. The Baofengs are good for what they are, though - a cheap way to get started.
GMRS radios too, very cheap. It’s also easy to get your ham license. Cheap (all Chinese made) radios do work but most in the know stick with quality Japanese made radios.
Extra class ham and volunteer examiner here.
Agreed - the Technician license exam isn't that difficult, and there is a bunch of resources out there to help you. I recommend hamstudy.org and the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (available in Amazon or the ARRL's web shop).
I like Kenwood's VHF/UHF rigs, and Icom for HF. The Baofengs are good for what they are, though - a cheap way to get started.
73!
I’m also an Extra, been licensed since 1971. It’s never been easier to get a ham ticket!