Bike to bike comms - AR verus FRS
I've read most of the bike to bike comms threads here, and have decided on the autocom route for my wife and I when we make our RTW trip next year.
The part I'm struggling with is the type of radio to use: FRS (at least that's what we call it in the US) or "ham" bands.
Ham would require licensing, but seems like it would have slightly better range, and perhaps some more capabilities versus an FRS radio for use off bike. Negative to ham is license requirements.
Has anyone gone through this decision process in the past who could provide some insight? Also can any of the ham handhelds also receive shortwave? It would be cool to have one device for bike to bike, in town use, and also be able to listen to BBC world service.
Thanks!
Pat
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