WSEN722 Posted Friday at 08:36 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 08:36 PM What is the best GMRS channel to monitor for traffic; I'm new & I've heard nothing on ch - 19. WSEZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted Friday at 08:51 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 08:51 PM The best GMRS channel to monitor is the one in your local area that has the most traffic to monitor. But: If you got a GMRS radio to monitor/listen to people talk or to find anonymous men to chat with, you bought the wrong radio. Using the Grindr app might be a better choice for you. BoxCar and WSDM599 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalgmrs Posted Friday at 09:03 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:03 PM Not really for monitoring. It’s not cb radio. It’s more for comms while doing something with a group. I’d say the best is what ever repeater has traffic on it. Loads of people are not driving a round on channel “X” looking for new friends. Lscott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted Friday at 09:34 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:34 PM 49 minutes ago, WSEN722 said: What is the best GMRS channel to monitor for traffic; I'm new & I've heard nothing on ch - 19. 1. Set your radio to scan. Don't limit yourself to one channel. In my area, there's constant activity, and it's about 80% Spanish. 2. Expect nothing more than people using it for what I have shamelessly copied and pasted from the FCC website, which reads as follows: "mobile two-way voice communication, with limited data applications, for facilitating activities of individual licensees and their family members, including, but not limited to, voluntary provision of assistance to the public during emergencies and natural disasters". In a nutshell, it's generally people talking to people they already know, like the contacts in their phone. Contrary to what a lot of people want to believe it is or make it into, GMRS is not amateur radio. WSDM599, JBRPong, Willie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8SPVMT Posted Friday at 09:55 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:55 PM I do understand the sediment of wanting to "Hear someone having a conversation, etc" if for any reason but to know it is working as designed first. Then, wanting to get someone to confirm that the radio is actually functional and has the ability to converse. As an example, JJAMUSA required all Jeeps riding their trails actually get a GMRS radio in order to communicate with the trail riding members and leader. The issue was CB's just were not cutting the mustard due to the lack of new owners not having the capability to install and tune them correctly. Whereas the GMRS were pretty much foolproof with simple install or much better hand-held units. I too found it irritatingly quiet after the initial install. It was promoted as a fix all to CB radios issues and then just dead silence.... Luckily, I also kept the CB radio in my Jeep to continue conversations with other travellers when there is a need for road conditions or just catch up on the local bull... Yep, put it on scan and just listen,but you have to know that it too can still remain silent. In a case like above, you'll need another radio or person with a GMRS Radio to converse with just to check the operation of your radio. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSEN722 Posted Friday at 11:50 PM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 11:50 PM 2 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: The best GMRS channel to monitor is the one in your local area that has the most traffic to monitor. But: If you got a GMRS radio to monitor/listen to people talk or to find anonymous men to chat with, you bought the wrong radio. Using the Grindr app might be a better choice for you. Was that bs necessary? Thought this site has etiquette? Whiskey363 and WSEZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM 10 minutes ago, WSEN722 said: Was that bs necessary? There was no "BS" in that post. I answered the question. If the answer made you sad, that is a you problem. H8SPVMT, WSEZ and Hoppyjr 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalgmrs Posted yesterday at 12:34 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:34 AM 43 minutes ago, WSEN722 said: Was that bs necessary? Thought this site has etiquette? I see no bs. This site has loads of bs but not in this post. WSEZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppyjr Posted yesterday at 02:26 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:26 AM There was no "BS" in that post. I answered the question. If the answer made you sad, that is a you problem.He doesn’t want more competition on Grindr. WSEZ, OffRoaderX, Lscott and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSEZ Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 16 hours ago, WSEN722 said: What is the best GMRS channel to monitor for traffic; I'm new & I've heard nothing on ch - 19. In my area of SC I hear alot of traffic from a club in Atlanta, GA on 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaff Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 2 hours ago, WSEZ said: In my area of SC I hear alot of traffic from a club in Atlanta, GA on 19. North GA Repeater Network strikes again Raybestos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSarcastic Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago In my neck of the woods of Iowa, when scanning, I hear everything from kids on bubble packs playing "spy", to construction workers running heavy equipment, Water Park life guards, Friday night High School football referees calling back field position to the scoreboard operators, to "Pet Supplies Plus" employees discussing unloading the freight truck. It's a wide variety of uses here! WSDM599 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 23 hours ago, WSEN722 said: Was that bs necessary? Thought this site has etiquette? Humor and sarcasm are never necessary, but they sure are funny and never against etiquette. Apparently, some found it offensive somehow. Very important life tip coming. Offense cannot be given. You have never heard anyone say "Standby, I am about to give you some offense". Many say "I take offense at this or that". Getting offended says more about the one who took offense that the supposed offender. Not good things either. It typically shows a lack of something. A sense of humor for example. OffRoaderX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Crabby said: It typically shows a lack of something. A sense of humor for example Coincidentally a very common trait of "some people".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTRA2 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 14 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said: A sense of humor for example If you can't give a proper answer, then don't answer the question. I notice these kinds of comments are mostly directed to the new users. Joke or not new users don't think these comments are funny, and I agree with them. Socalgmrs and WRKW566 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 36 minutes ago, ULTRA2 said: If you can't give a proper answer, then don't answer the question. I notice these kinds of comments are mostly directed to the new users. Joke or not new users don't think these comments are funny, and I agree with them What a sad life you must have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalgmrs Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 42 minutes ago, ULTRA2 said: If you can't give a proper answer, then don't answer the question. I notice these kinds of comments are mostly directed to the new users. Joke or not new users don't think these comments are funny, and I agree with them. I’m saddened by your response. I for one DO NOT discriminate new users to old users when commenting. I do not think Randy does either it’s seams he is all inclusive. new user or not people need to read what they are signing up for when they agree to the fcc rules and get a gmrs license. They should do research BEFORE they buy a license and radio. They should read and understand the fcc web site they agreed to when buying the license. They unfortunately believe all the ads about talking to random strangers 500miles away just for fun, then get frustrated when they can’t reach a repeater 5 miles away. These sales ads hurt new people way more then telling them the truth in a comical way. People should do research on forums before making a decision not after. Raybestos and AdmiralCochrane 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralCochrane Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 53 minutes ago, Socalgmrs said: I’m saddened by your response. I for one DO NOT discriminate new users to old users when commenting. I do not think Randy does either it’s seams he is all inclusive. new user or not people need to read what they are signing up for when they agree to the fcc rules and get a gmrs license. They should do research BEFORE they buy a license and radio. They should read and understand the fcc web site they agreed to when buying the license. They unfortunately believe all the ads about talking to random strangers 500miles away just for fun, then get frustrated when they can’t reach a repeater 5 miles away. These sales ads hurt new people way more then telling them the truth in a comical way. People should do research on forums before making a decision not after. May win a prize for your best post ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTRA2 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 4 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: What a sad life you must have. seems like it doesn't it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted 57 minutes ago Report Share Posted 57 minutes ago 7 hours ago, Crabby said: Humor and sarcasm are never necessary, but they sure are funny and never against etiquette. Apparently, some found it offensive somehow. Very important life tip coming. Offense cannot be given. You have never heard anyone say "Standby, I am about to give you some offense". Many say "I take offense at this or that". Getting offended says more about the one who took offense that the supposed offender. Not good things either. It typically shows a lack of something. A sense of humor for example. Perhaps we need some more emojis added to the collection eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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