CB vs Dual-Band Hand held (UV5r)

[Easy rider]

I am by far no radio expert but I understand 27 mghz limitations performance.have used am since 70 s ssb fm so on

I totally agree accept both responses.

My thought is that's great when you can work such frequencies legally .operators can .
None of my family close friends are operators ,neither am I.

If I were to choose ham as a hobby I could see the reasoning to spend out on equipment apply for permissions to effect antenna or towers .for me and I guess a lot of others it's just not my first choice because of.
My equipment I have been given ,bought at boot sales wombled so didn't cost a fortune.
I see no reason and would recommend to purchase a baofeng radio, a cheap aa battery case to modify for safer use and nock up a cheap free tiger tail to match antenna .
modify the charging unit for 12 v sources with v reducer.
All these things are on YouTube for guidance and if you can soldering use screw driver and arnt colour blind and have voltage tester simple to follow.

That could be done for under £20 ,a wire diapole could be simply made from scrap wire ,steel reinforced washing line ,even dirty style with electrical connector block if you have no soldering iron.
Several mtrs of coax .
Easily pulled up over a tree limb on string for better signal out mobile or at home.

I actually like the reviews on baofeng uv 82, seems a better stock antenna. Better audio and speeker .

I have back up radio power supplies, amplifiers,varied antennas , spares of numerous types ,mics ,meters matcher and radio books for antenna reference.
Just not the all mode frequency radios.

No doubt ham is the man, just not feasible for all ,after all I'm interested in comms between my family friends most would think I'm potty advising them to buy ham equipment sit the course..
But I do have the 2 m 70 option for post shtf or emergency use.
I will def add ssb mode at some point soon.

Keep the info coming ,more info means better informed decisions ,thank you for time you have spent on the forums posts .very detailed.