In article vypxe.1851150$6l.273592@pd7tw2no, dcolvey wrote:

thanks for zero feed back on my recent request for information re. use of
ham radio for recreational use of hand held radios.... this is not a user
friendly user group thanks for nothing...

There were two significant responses to your request, both posted in
June 26th, by Travis Jordan and by myself. You should be able to see
the whole thread using the following URL:

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...26bf4930e0ea50

Possibly there was a problem on whatever news server you use, which
prevented your from seeing them?

To summarize the responses:

- You can't use VHF marine radios for non-marine applications (at
least not here in the U.S.)

- MURS radios might be suitable, as they are VHF and do not require a
license (again, here in the U.S.)

- A lot of the cheaper GMRS radios are not really much better than
FRS radios, and may not suit your needs.

- Entry-level VHF ham radios can be had for about $100 each, and are
likely no more expensive than decent GMRS radios and are probably
cheaper than MURS radios. They do require licenses to use.
They're probably your best bet if all operators are (or are willing
to become) licensed amateur radio operators.

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