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I also have a 2m ham radio in my jeep. Ham communications are superior to CB, but one must have a license and hams are a small minority the offroading population which limits utility for inter-group communications.
I've seen more handhelds than mobile units on the trails here. I also hear a lot of people using handhelds for conversation on the local repeaters.are handheld units not as popular ?
I made my decision, I just sent away for my HAM radio study guide. Twenty years ago I was on the verge of getting my lisense, but cell phones arrived and I forgot about it!
I've been kicking around the idea of getting a HAM license the past year but technical stuff tend to make my eyes glaze over. Keep us updated, this thread has already got me motivated to get my rear moving and get a study guide!
There are also several websites with ham licensing practice exams available at no charge. The study guides will teach you the basics of radio theory and the FCC ham rules, but repeating the the practice exams until you recognize the questions and answers will probably do more to get you ready for the test. The question pool for the Technician license changed on 7/1/18 so make sure you are practicing with the tests using the current questions.