DMR is probably the best digital mode out there and there seems to be plenty of repeaters to go around I will say up here in the NE they are underutilized but crystal clear. When you are traveling you'll need a laptop and the radio software, every area has its own repeaters and you can down load a "code plug" for that area your code plug from home will not work if it’s out of a general area. It's not a big deal but it can be real confusing. The MD 380 is a good little radio, Be sure you buy the VHF/UHF ver. you need for your area have a look at the DMR MARC listing for your area or the area you are traveling to decide on the freq you'll need. I have written my own code plugs but I will tell you it is tedious. One other thing you will have to register with MARC they will send you a number it has to be entered into the software before you can load anything.
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