hell i know im going for a uv-5r myself, that will suit all of my needs fine, and its cheap and simple.
once ive got that and got used to it, ill start working radio protocols and such like, but im focusing on my pure survival skills for now

it'll all come together in due course...and tbh if your fine without any communication and wanna go it totally alone, thats cool, its your choice, personally i'd like some communication with patrols and scavenging groups when they go out for supplies, so if problems arise, then they can be backed up...not to mention it could bring some useful supplies and trading opportunities.
and personally im glad we have such dedicated and helpful members who know their radio comms, without them i'd have a much harder time getting into it, but they've been fantastically helpful ^^