What I have is a Yaesu VX-7R. Its a compact, weather resistant, handheld HAM radio. It will not transmit on either GMRS or FRS bands. However, it will receive on nearly any band including normal AM and FM, shortwave, VHF and UHF TV and VHF aviation bands. It also has preset weather stations. Its a tri-band HAM radio, so I can transmit on 70cm, 2 meter and 6 meter amateur radio bands. Its approximately 4.5"x3"x1.5" with a 9" antenna. Its shock resistant and rated for thirty minutes of immersion at three feet. MSRP $369.00, although I bought mine for around $300 about three years ago. I'm not suggesting its what you need or want, but its portable, rugged and versatile. If you're looking for a "survival" radio, something along these lines is what you probably want. You do need an amateur radio license. My Ham license cost some where around $20 for testing and license and took a night a week for a couple of weeks.