And I could see having a total of 3 handhelds. One to leave hooked up in the truck while wheeling, one to take out of the truck if I need to spot or do something else, and a 3rd just in case. They're so small and cheap that it's not a hindrance to have multiple.
If you Know your area, and Repeaters for that area.. either manual Program Or Pre-programmed radios ahead of time. Them Cheap Chinese Radio's have 134 Slots of Memory.. Lots of room to add Freq's.
For Ref: 146.520 Calling Freq (2m)
441.600 70cm
those Two Freq.. are basically 911 in the Ham world. Someone always tends to scan those freq. Plus, Folks will do calling contests on hill tops Using that freq.
Just something to have Saved in radio, or Written down. Should you ever need it..
Old fart told me, when taking the Test. Study it, memorize the info.. Take the test, Flush all that clutter from head.!
Hard part is Radio use & protocols.. how to program, what Freq go to use for area. Etc.
Fun Hobby... And nice to know, when I be any location in my state. I have Communications Regardless. cell phones SUCK!!!..Most places I tend to drive in..