GMRS is a reliable communication option with no monthly fees, and the equipment to get started isn’t expensive. With two radios, you can get about 5 to 10 miles of range, but with a repeater network, you can achieve some real range. There’s a local group near me with coverage of over 1,000 square miles. However, you need a license to operate GMRS and use most repeater networks. The process can be complex, so I’ve created an extensive blog post with step-by-step directions on how to get your GMRS