Recommended 2m/460 rig for a newbie moving up from GMRS?

[hill]

K2 is the band split it should be 400-470

 

[K6GBW]

The Icom 2730 is an easy mod and works great at 462 MHz. It's also got a remote mount head so it's easier to put in a car. RT Systems software makes mass programming a cinch.

 

[AI7PM]

The 578 is Compliant to use on Gmrs, so No problem.

Says who? Source?

 

[prcguy]

Says who? Source?

There is an FCC part 90 approved version of the Anytone 578. Legal use on GMRS is up to your interpretation of part 95 rules.

 

[RenoHuskerDu]

The K2 designation may be referring to the range or "band split" of the radio. The TK-8180 is available in either 450-520 MHz or 400-470 MHz ranges. The TK-8180H is available in either 450-512 MHz or 400-470 MHz.

You're right, I remember now. It's the firmware version that restricts Wide/Narrow choice. But that can be worked around. Mine were already OK.