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GMRS 2-Way, Which is best?

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Hello RR,

I'm looking for a reasonably priced, UHF 2-way radio to program for GMRS use. From what I've read online it seems pretty expensive to obtain Motorola's RSS to reprogram their radios however - I am looking for something with similar build quality but that is not such a monetary challenge to program myself. Does Kenwood, Icom, GRE or anyone else offer radio that is compatible with FCC Part 90 that I can easily reprogram myself?

Looking for max watt output for GMRS use.
 
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You didn't indicate if you're looking for mobile or portable, But I would suggest something like a Kenwood TK805D for mobile or a TK350 for portable.

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You didn't indicate if you're looking for mobile or portable, But I would suggest something like a Kenwood TK805D for mobile or a TK350 for portable.

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Sorry, portable. How easy is it to obtain programming software for the TK350?
 
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Sorry, portable. How easy is it to obtain programming software for the TK350?
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Software and cable for programming is available through a number of good sources although both radios I mentioned can be programmed from the front panel once you learn how. :)


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Same with the TK-380. The Cable I have came from ebay and software was easy to obtain as well. Easy to use, rugged and has become my primary Uhf portable. I also have its Vhf twin and nothing but great thing to say, plus the 10 character display is great as well for alpha tags
 
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