GMRS Truckers/Highway Channel

I may get a GMRS and just listen for a while. That way I can hold off on the license and SWR meter until I hear enough traffic to warrant keeping the radio

 

Good idea to monitor the bands for awhile in order to determine the usefulness. Let us know what you hear.

 

Actually maybe I can get a little handheld unit and listen for a few weeks before getting a 'big gmrs radio''

 

Yep, that's a wise approach.

 

I will start carrying one of my GMRS. HTs and listen to 7. I was carrying an HT for a while but schedule has been crazy last couple months. My KG1000 is still in the box lol

 

Been on channel 7 in AL for a few hours. Heard a couple brief instances of white noise. Every time I hear noise I ask for a radio check. No responses yet. I only have an HT with me so I'm sure that limits RX/TX

 

I'll try channel 7 this week with an HT

 

Running all over NC, TN and GA this week. No responses in channel 7 despite repeated radio check requests. On an HT