Hey there Philip, welcome. Don't mind Melvin too much, he's a nice guy
and all, but tends to have a Napoleon Complex when someone new climbs
aboard, (''I'm the Leader!" ''I'm the Leader!") Actually, there are a
few here who really know their stuff, and have great insights into this
fascinating little hobby. The radios you mentioned are still among the
most popular ones out there. You can't go wrong with either of them.
Good Luck!