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I manage a few DMR repeaters and a few GMRS repeaters.

All have Internet access, local PC's and full installs of the management software for those repeaters, behind firewalls. I can manage them all, upload new config's to the repeaters, reboot them and have them back on air with their new configs in minutes.

I'm a General Class Ham and honestly, my favorite of late is GMRS. We have a VERY active local community, far surpassing anything on DMR and 2m/70cm repeaters.

We're also investing heavily in solar and battery backup via solar charging so we can be off-grid for up to a week in the event of power disruption (which has happened in the more rural parts of HELLINOIS.)

HELLINOIS...good label. I've worked in Lisle and Countryside at different times. I live in the Pocatello area. Lots of tall mountains surrounding our valley. Scout Mountain (10,850 ft) and Kinport (7222) have great coverage. Commercial and solar power. Once the snow arrives in September, the sites become inaccessible until late May. Most of the commercial sites are on Chinese Peak (6,791 ft) where a good road is usually open all year. No amateur sites up there.

I raised the question about setting up a DMR repeat to the Pocatello Amateur Radio Club. No interest. It's openSPOT or bust for me on DMR.

I own a couple GMRS handhelds. They are stored with batteries out so they don't get damaged. It's fallback coverage. Ditto for my old 1976 vintage CB radio. It makes sense to have coverage where other than hams are present if an emergency occurs. More eyes and ears to help.