Dear all,

I would like to supplement my gear with a 2 way radio. Being fairly a-technical, I got lost in all the information the net has to offer.

My basic need is for communication while hiking and kayaking and as an emergency radio, preferably in a small and light package.

During my searches I stumbled upon two brands which have “multiple band receivers”; Yeasu and Icom.

My question is: Can I use these radio’s to connect to a Motorola FRS radio, cb and ham radio, search planes, passing ships and or rescue services?

Thanks for your help.

B.