Is it just me???

[russwbrill]

I've spent some time monitoring the lower GMRS channels (1 thru 7) in my area. I don't hear much personal communications going on, I hear warehouses, schools, and construction sites... Sounds like the new poor man's business band.

 

And lots of Profanity, just like CB

[marcspaz]

Its not just you.  We have discussed it here a lot.  It's irritating to a good portion of the people I have talked to.

 

In my area, its every channel, all day.  Construction companies, grocery stores, schools, restaurants, warehouses... like you said; poor mans business radio. 

 

I personally find it irritating.  Not that they are bothering me, because I couldn't care less who I share the frequency with.  My irritation comes from the fact that it was marketed as "Family Radio" for a very long time, is still marketed as "Family Radio Service", and many families use the band as such.  I curse like a drunken lunatic. Bad language and talking about work related stuff doesn't bother me, but families, kids, church groups, etc., shouldn't have to hear it.  FRS used to be a wholesome place for them, and in most of the nation it still is, but around high population density areas, not so much.

[taco6513]

I have scanned there PL tone with my Btech GMRS-V1 and messed with some businesses. 

Kinda fun. They think it is private.

 

WRCW870

[WRAF213]

There's a bunch of businesses using channel 1 in CSQ or 67.0 here. They've gotten used to kids trying to talk to them.