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Recommended Radios for Beginning Preppers

Recommended Beginner GMRS Radios


Best Budget Choice

Radioddity GM-30


Best Feature-Rich Choice

Radioddity GM-30 PRO


Best Vehicle/Base Station Choice

Retevis RA25



Recommended Beginner HAM Radios


Best Budget Radio

Baofeng UV-5R


Best Beginner Upgrade

BTECH UV-5X3


Best Preparedness Radio

BTECH UV-PRO


Best Digital Radio

Radioddity GD-168 DMR



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