Radio must support GMRS/UHF frequencies (462.5625 - 462.725 MHz)
Radio must support sub-channels
Radios should have headset/ear bud jacks
Bubble pack Radios must support 22 channels
Radios must be field programmable

Additional equipment may be needed to support radios. For tactical efficiency you should use a headset, throat mic, or ear bud while operating your radio in the field. You should have a spare battery to support games that span multiple days.

Examples of Radio types:

UHF (400 – 470 MHz) Radios

Motorola GP68 - $70 - $130 ( Available on Ebay. Must be shipped from Hong Kong and uses 220v charger.) Same as Methos’ radio.

KYD TK338 - $45 - $80 (Available on Ebay [search: UHF 400 – 480]. Some suppliers in US most are in Hong Kong. Chinese Kenwood knock-off uses Kenwood. Headset jacks.) Same as Achilles and frogman’s radios.

Quansheng, Wouxun, Linton, and Puxing - $55.00 - $95.00) (Available on Ebay [search: UHF 400 – 470]. Some suppliers in US most are in Hong Kong. Chinese Kenwood knock-off uses Kenwood. Headset jacks.) other alturnitives.

Icom IC-U82 - $119 (Available Gigaparts.com US supplier. Requires Amateur Radio License to purchase and CAP MARS modification to use GMRS frequency range. FCC has not typed this radio for GMRS.)

GMRS (462.5625 - 462.725 MHz)

Icom IC-F21GM - $149.00 (Available Gigaparts.com. meets MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards for shock (MIL 810 C, D, E) and vibration (MIL 810 C, D, E).)

Midland GXT550VP4 - $59.00 - $100 (2 pack) (5 Watt 22 Channel Mossy Oak Camo)