As a self proclaimed radio geek 
, I really feel that MURS frequencies are the best way to go for no license needed comms. I can get 2 miles or so in a little big city from handheld to handheld with aftermarket antenna. Mountains will probably get more depending on terrain of course. No license required.
BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio, License Free Two-Way Radio for Manufacturing, Retail, Personal, and Business https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VBP9YG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_t20RFbB9VFT41?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you really want to unlock great radio comms, ham radio license is the way to go.
But honestly, in mountains while hunting, fishing or just hiking, I rely on InReach to InReach communication. Just bump up to the highest plan for a month or two and get unlimited messaging.
, I really feel that MURS frequencies are the best way to go for no license needed comms. I can get 2 miles or so in a little big city from handheld to handheld with aftermarket antenna. Mountains will probably get more depending on terrain of course. No license required.BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio, License Free Two-Way Radio for Manufacturing, Retail, Personal, and Business https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VBP9YG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_t20RFbB9VFT41?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you really want to unlock great radio comms, ham radio license is the way to go.
But honestly, in mountains while hunting, fishing or just hiking, I rely on InReach to InReach communication. Just bump up to the highest plan for a month or two and get unlimited messaging.
