DMR is a very popular mode for worldwide communications using a VHF/UHF handheld Transceiver. Radioddity has released the GD-88 Dual Band DMR and Analog radio that can take advantage of this popular mode as well as using the regular FM repeaters you already have at your disposal. Add a hotspot and you can link up to talkgroups that can connect you to hams all over the world. This video goes over this radio so you can see for yourself if it is a good buy for you.