If you are looking to get your first radio here are three options to consider, I purchased the first two. Whatever radios you deicide on, ask someone in your group, or here on this forum, to help program them for our local repeaters. They come preprogramed but you will want to add our local repeaters.
BAOFENG GM-15 Pro GMRS Radio, NOAA Weather Receiver & Scan Radio Rechargeable Long Range Two Way Radio Handheld Radios with USB-C Charger AR-771, $51.99 for a pair.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3DRG9GC?re ... tails&th=1
The BAOFENG UV 9G - GMRS Radio is a little more expensive, $34.99 each, but is waterproof. Can be ordered on Amazon from the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-Waterpro ... GLWZ1?th=1
The UV-5X has a price increase to $49.99
https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-UV-5X-Re ... BCXVB?th=1