From YouTube:
These two channels are excellent resources for the preppers involving communication. http://www.youtube.com/user/xxRenaissanceManxx
http://www.youtube.com/user/commsprepper It took lots of time and trying different radios to finally pick one. (Almost 2 years using them) Wouxun KG-UV2D was our pick and I fully recommend it to fellow preppers. Yes you need to program it and it’s a little confusing but it is worth it.
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Excellent commentary. I’ve used able all of them. FYI, Baofeng has a small dual band that is going for about $50. Only 4 watts, but good for those with limited funds.