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No complicated setup list. Choose the right kit, tell us what you need, and receive an organized system ready for the field.
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Choose your system
Select a complete two-, four-, or five-radio kit for your household, vehicle, or team.
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We configure it
Your complete radio kit is programmed, checked, organized, and packed in Maryland.
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Your order ships free anywhere in the United States, with direct support from the builder.
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Built for the field.
Not the shelf.
Every system is carefully organized and prepared for quick deployment—without a complicated setup process.
01Complete system
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
4-Radio Field Kit
A compact four-radio communications package, professionally programmed and organized for immediate deployment.
- Four-radio team setup
- Custom programming
- 1-to-4 USB-C charging
- 4 Baofeng UV-5R Mini HAM-version radios
- Rechargeable batteries installed
- Custom-fitted protective hard case
- Precision-cut foam insert
- 1-to-4 USB-C charging splitter
- Custom exterior identification badge
- Case exterior: 9¼ × 7½ × 4⅜ in.
$200Free U.S. shipping
02Newer-generation radio
Baofeng Mini-5
2-Radio Field Kit
Built around the newer Baofeng Mini-5, with a 2,200mAh battery, improved audio and reception, and an easier-to-use keypad—all in a streamlined package for vehicles, travel, and small teams.
- Newer Mini-5 platform
- 2,200mAh battery
- Improved audio, reception, and keypad
- 2 Baofeng Mini-5 HAM-version radios
- 2,200mAh rechargeable batteries installed
- Custom-fitted protective hard case
- Precision-cut foam insert
- 1-to-2 USB-C charging splitter
- Custom exterior identification badge
- Case exterior: 9¼ × 7½ × 4⅜ in.
$125Free U.S. shipping
03Next-generation team system
Baofeng Mini-5
5-Radio Field Kit
Built around five next-generation Baofeng Mini-5 radios, each with a 2,200mAh battery, improved audio and reception, and an easier-to-use keypad—all organized in a larger five-slot field case.
- Five next-gen Mini-5 radios
- 2,200mAh batteries
- Improved audio, reception, and keypad
- 5 Baofeng Mini-5 HAM-version radios
- 2,200mAh rechargeable batteries installed
- Larger protective hard case
- Precision-cut five-slot foam insert
- USB-C multi-charging solution
- Custom exterior identification badge
- Free shipping within the United States
$300Free U.S. shipping
Ask about availability Configured before it ships
No setup.
No guesswork.
Radio kits arrive organized and pre-programmed with a practical field configuration. Additional custom channel configurations are available upon request.
Ask about a custom configurationStandard channel groupsSR–01
- 01GMRS channels
- 02FRS channels
- 03NOAA weather
- 04Marine channels
- 05Aviation monitoring
Frequency availability and transmit authorization depend on radio service, licensing, location, and applicable regulations.
Why Signal Ready
Communication should still work when everything else doesn’t.
Signal Ready builds portable radio systems for people who value reliability, simplicity, and fast deployment.
Whether you are preparing a family emergency kit, outfitting a vehicle recovery team, coordinating an event, or traveling off-grid, every kit is assembled to be practical, durable, and easy to use.
Made to move
One system.
Plenty of missions.
Emergency preparednessCamping & overlandingVehicle recoveryEvent coordinationFamily communicationTravel & off-grid use
HAM + GMRS basics
Frequently asked
questions.
Realistic guidance about range, batteries, compatibility, licensing, and responsible operation before you head into the field.
01 How far can these handheld radios transmit?
Handheld-to-handheld range is usually measured in a few miles on flat, relatively clear terrain—not the maximum-range numbers often printed on packaging. Buildings, hills, dense woods, vehicles, and low antenna height can cut that sharply. High ground, clear line of sight, a suitable antenna, or an authorized repeater can extend range dramatically.
02 How long do the batteries last, and which radio has the larger battery?
The UV-5R Mini uses a 1,600mAh battery. The next-generation Mini-5 included in the 2- and 5-radio kits has a 2,200mAh battery—600mAh, or 37.5%, more rated capacity. A full charge can often cover a day of light, intermittent use; heavy transmitting, high power, scanning, cold weather, and battery age shorten runtime. The larger capacity does not guarantee 37.5% longer runtime because the two radios can draw power differently. USB-C makes vehicle or power-bank top-ups easy.
03 What is the difference between HAM, GMRS, and FRS?
Amateur radio (HAM) offers broad frequency privileges and repeater access but requires passing an exam for an individual FCC license. GMRS requires a no-exam FCC license and certified GMRS equipment; one individual license normally covers the license holder and immediate family. FRS is license-free but must be used with compliant FRS radios.
04 Do I need a license?
Receiving ordinary over-the-air signals generally does not require a radio license. Transmitting on amateur bands requires the appropriate amateur license, and transmitting on GMRS requires a GMRS license. FRS does not require an individual license when used with an FCC-compliant FRS radio. The operator is always responsible for the service, frequency, and equipment rules.
05 Can a HAM-version radio transmit on GMRS, FRS, Marine, or Aviation channels?
Programming a channel does not certify the radio for that service or authorize transmission. These kits contain HAM-version transceivers, so GMRS, FRS, Marine, Aviation, and NOAA entries may be provided for monitoring where lawful. Transmit only when both the operator and the equipment are authorized for that radio service; NOAA and Aviation channels in these kits are receive-only.
06 Do “privacy codes” make a conversation private?
No. CTCSS and DCS tones only filter which signals open your radio’s speaker. Anyone listening on the same frequency without that filter can still hear the transmission. They reduce unwanted chatter; they do not encrypt it.
07 Will these radios communicate with other brands?
Usually yes when the radios use the same legal radio service, frequency, channel width, tone settings, and repeater configuration. Brand names do not have to match. Signal Ready can help coordinate a compatible channel plan for your team’s existing equipment.
08 Does programming increase range?
No. Programming makes the radio faster and easier to use, but range depends mainly on antenna height and quality, terrain, obstructions, frequency, transmit power, and repeater access. Moving to higher, clearer ground is often the most effective improvement.
Information last reviewed August 2026. Radio regulations and manufacturer specifications can change; confirm current FCC rules and the battery label supplied with your kit.
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Veteran owned business.
Signal Ready is proudly veteran owned and focused on practical, dependable communication systems.
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Questions about a system, custom badge, or channel configuration? Email ansman@gmail.com.
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Responsible radio use
The user is responsible for proper licensing, frequency use, and legal operation where applicable. Some frequencies may be programmed for monitoring only depending on local laws, radio service rules, and licensing requirements.