I just upgraded to the Vertex VXA-700 that adds amateur radio 2-meter
fm band coverage in addition to airband. There are a few places I land
out where cellphone coverage is spotty but I can still hit a ham
2-meter repeater.

I know of at least one non-ham who carries a 2-meter radio for
emergency use also.

Mike

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If it were me, I'd go the VXA300 over the VXA150 if only for the better
sounding speaker.....
tim
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