From going out and finding the right radio model, programming it, and using the functionalities to get it to work properly, this topic will be used to bundle all essential information and can serve as a discussion thread for everything radio-related. The first handy advice is found below: Above advice contains all the basic information to setup your radio.  For whatever questions related to the topic radio / walkie talkie please use the "Walkie Talkie Essentials and Questions" th