Hello WRWB509. It looks like I got my GMRS license just ahead of you a little bit.
Our problem is we are way out in the boonies with only a very few other GMRS users scattered around, maybe mostly out of range. I got my BTech GMRS Pro radios last night and am trying to get through the huge learning curve on them. As I went through the channels I didn't pick up any transmissions. Could be time of day, or we really are in a GMRS desert. I might be within range of the one repeater that is even remotely near me, so as soon as I figure out how to access it I'll give that a try.
Any suggestions? I am all ears.