I should be more clear of my intentions with the radios. First, I know nothing about them. I am not licensed to use a ham radio. I bought them to use in case our power goes out for two way communications. We live in the mountains with a low population. our property is considered a homestead. We have a power line and a phone line. We have a VOIP telephone that works on the net (phone line). Cell phones also do not work here. The power goes out more than most places I have ever lived. This was my idea to keep in touch with my wife since she gets off work very late to early morning. We tried the two way radios from wal-mart but they are out of range in no time. So I hope this would be an upgrade.
As far as any other details on the radios. I only have just figured out how to use the FM radio and I am doing good just to learn that so far. If worse comes to worse, my truck needs a FM radio. Now you know why my user name is "Stupid Guy" : ) I am starting this venture with 100% green horns. With that said, I will learn the rules and follow them before I transmit. I hope I can just transmit with them as I could have with the walmart stuff, but with the range to make them functional.
Thanks for any, and all input. I can only gain knowledge at this point.