Hello everyone.

Can anyone recommend a good handheld/mobile ham radio capable of dx-ing? I'm just getting into ham/learning and I am looking for radio advice.

I'd like to transmit 400-500 km (skip) and keep the costs reasonably low. I plan on buying 4-5 of the same unit to give to remote family for emerg comms (want to avoid use of repeaters).
Yes, they will be licensed in Canada

Thanks,

NIM