Would recommend getting a ham license if you're going to use these. There are flashcard apps that can run you through the tests. Morse code isn't required anymore. Not hard to pass.
Second this. Hamstudy app is great. Takes a little work but really is not hard, then you can do things properly.
Or just pay the $35 and get a GMRS license and skip the Baofengs, find some cheap Radiooddity or etc. Part 95 radios and you still get to use repeaters that are pretty common.
Would recommend getting a ham license if you're going to use these. There are flashcard apps that can run you through the tests. Morse code isn't required anymore. Not hard to pass.
Second this. Hamstudy app is great. Takes a little work but really is not hard, then you can do things properly.
Or just pay the $35 and get a GMRS license and skip the Baofengs, find some cheap Radiooddity or etc. Part 95 radios and you still get to use repeaters that are pretty common.