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That UV5R handheld puts out 4 watts and is 2m/70cm FM. Under optimal conditions in simplex (without repeater) you might get several miles. A mobile unit pushing 50 watts can get considerably further, but not worldwide. Under the same Technician's license, 10 meter will let you talk across the country and around the world but it atmospheric conditions have to be right.Spend 25 bucks (example) and throw in an amateur "ham" radio.
Hams are a great resource in emergencies. And you can (usually) communicate all over the world with just a 5W handheld.
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Right, repeaters will give you legs for sure. I was referring to simplex with that particular HT. I have that exact one and a couple of the newer Baofengs. I wish they could skip a signal around the world, lol. But they can definitely hit all of the repeaters in the area.But with a repeater, you can talk worldwide. 10M does come with the Tech license, and a 50W+ rig will do a lot in good conditions, but requires a bigger antenna and not quite as portable. We have a few "birds" available to hams, but not quite as instant as the 100+ repeaters I can hit from Hillsboro.
My "bug-out-bag" includes a portable 2M/70CM setup with batteries, solar panels, etc. Long-distance might be useful, but I figure I'm more likely to need local assistance than someone 100s or 1000s of miles away.
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