Here are some basics regarding different radio communications for your perusal:
http://tinhatranch.com/how-you-can-use-ham-radio-in-emergencies/#.Ut12J_uIYe1
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Cheers buddy - u rock my radio world!
When can we book that show n tell for our radios.
Zzulu- cheers for the antennae buddie.... Preciate it
What repeater would you recommend for use with the radios we looked at at the meet up? Is there one we could use for both the baofengs and cbs? We have a great location for one. If you have links on where to buy that would be great too. Thanks!
There are local repeaters to use with the vhf/uhf radios, for which you'll need your ham ticket.
No repeaters for CBs, none needed, nor is a ticket needed for CB communication.
If/when you wish to access local repeaters, by the time you have your ham ticket, you'll have no trouble finding the frequencies for them.