You can get the ones that have MURS frequencies. They are hard to find but those four channels are license free and have a decent range. You can also have a base station, but the maximum output is two watts and maximum antenna height is 60'. still it is not uncommon to get one mile hand held to hand held, and five miles or better with hand held or mobile to base station. They can be used legally by anyone for personal or business use. Other commercial channels, including GMRS frequencies, require an FCC license.