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Originally posted by Blackmore:

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Originally posted by StorminNormin:
So at this point I know zero about these radios but I did order a pair of the AR-5RM Ham radios. I need to learn them and get my license.

I then see the conversation on the GMRS radios. Is there much difference between the MP-31 and the GM-15 ? I really couldn’t find a good comparison between them.

Welcome to a very deep rabbit hole

You ain’t kidding!

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Originally posted by StorminNormin:


So at this point I know zero about these radios but I did order a pair of the AR-5RM Ham radios. I need to learn them and get my license.

I then see the conversation on the GMRS radios. Is there much difference between the MP-31 and the GM-15 ? I really couldn’t find a good comparison between them.

Yes, primary difference is the output power of the the GM-15 will be significantly higher than the MP-31.


At this point Baofeng is no longer the king of price for what you get. I’d strongly recommend the TIDRADIO options such as the H8 or H3 GMRS/HAM radios.

For best output power, buy the HAM version, it can be set to GMRS “mode” if you are concerned with FCC compliance

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Originally posted by StorminNormin:

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Originally posted by Blackmore:
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Welcome to a very deep rabbit hole

You ain’t kidding!

I felt the same way as you in the beginning! One thing I did learn very quickly though is no matter what radio you choose to purchase, a newer improved version will be a month or so away and you'll want to "upgrade" almost immediately. That's why I have eight of the bloody things around here when I only need 2 or 3 maximum!

Oh, and "Blackmore", I seem to recall Para mentioning one time that he didn't like the term rabbit hole, so I hereby propose we refer to it as the "bunny burrow"...