Baofeng UV-5R is cheap ham and has a ton of bands. I bought both of mine for around $30 bucks and got a giant antenna. There's a ton of videos on youtube on how to set up and use. I would scan and find your channels and save them.
This guy has all you need to know here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
You need to get a license to talk on it or FCC will come after you. They give you your handle id after exam and fees. I have the book but still haven't taken exam. Figured I would use it if shit hits the fan. I listen to police and fire channels then and again.
Its Free to listen
Taking license info. You can get your license online these days.
https://hamradioprep.com/how-to-get-your-ham-radio-license-made-easy/
Baofeng UV-5R is cheap and has a ton of bands. You need to get a license to talk on it or FCC will come after you. They give you your handle id after exam and fees. I have the book but still haven't taken exam. Figured I would use it if shit hits the fan. I listen to police and fire channels then and again.
Its Free to listen
Taking license info. You can get your license online these days.
https://hamradioprep.com/how-to-get-your-ham-radio-license-made-easy/