Seconding this recommendation. I have an FT-60 that I'm happy with, and think the 65R sounds good for your price range. https://www.dxengineering.com/search/pa

Seconding this recommendation. I have an FT-60 that I'm happy with, and think the 65R sounds good for your price range. https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/handheld-transceivers https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/handheld-tran... Once you have it, check https://www.repeaterbook.com/ https://www.repeaterbook.com/ and program in what's local to you.