Handheld Radio Recommendations

[SSG Nasty]

Looking for a 12 pack handheld radio.
Use: at our church camp, hilly and wooded
Must be able to stand the rigors of stupidness (i.e., dropping, sitting on - regular young adult, never used a radio or carried one)

One option I've found, just not sure of range and durability.
https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-BF-8...8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

[WhiteWolf]

SSG, according to info on that page the range is 3 kilometers. The hills are likely to interfere with the signal somewhat, shortening that distance. Trees, if heavily wooded, will too. Will that be enough distance?

 

[GOBLIN X]

one of the best, alas not the cheapest


BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery
https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK


be advised though, BAOFENG requires License thru FCC

 

[240Geezer]

Careful what you pick and wattage output. Licensing may be required.
Those units would need to be programmed as well. That means a computer and software.
I haven't even taken the time to do that myself.
I do have a license.
@Jayclimber is the guy for this.
He may have some time on his hands now that YouTube has bounced him.
Maybe BCash too.
I shy away from voice comms due to my hearing impairment.
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