One of the biggest feature points that you did not mention is that there is a map function within the mobile app. When connected to any of the GME XRS range of radios the UHF also transmits a GPS coordinate of where the transmission was made and this position appears on your map as well as the map of anyone else connected to a GME XRS radio receiving your transmission. It is possible to cache an area of interest from the map to your mobile phone or tablet so that it is available offline when there's no phone or internet available. You're also able to add kmz of tracks, way points and other areas of interest to the map. As long as there are multiple XRS UHF being used by people in your group it's great when someone is off the trail, or has bogged their 4wd and needs help or has spotted something interesting or you're looking for a campsite etc. Their location is right on the map in front of you and anyone else can easily come find them.
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Do you know what the range is up in the mountains? Pretty new to radios. Would a 5w handheld get more distance than 3w radio in a vehicle with a larger antenna?