Hey @n0ssc,
I totally agree with you. I have a radio for each mode and just ordered myself a TYT MD-2017 w/ GPS for DMR (my first DMR radio). I had not heard of HamWAN but googled it and found that to be very impressive.
My team and I are making use of the goTenna Mesh and the fact that it operates on 33cm should make it legal for us to add external antennas, like @gua742’s MOAN Project, even if you live near White Sands Missile Range [FCC Part 97.313(g)]. If my math is right, @gua742’s latest modification put’s his goTenna at an ERP of nearly 4W (6dB gain = PEP double, then double again, minus the coax right?). I think I did that right. Still learning RF. Computers and networks are much easier, LOL.
73,
W1LMS/AG