Hello all,

I'm a new amateur radio operator, and though I know a license isn't
required to use the CB frequencies I hope to add a CB radio to my ham
shack. Also living not far from a major interstate and a good distance
from any major cities I hope to keep it tuned to channel 9 to monitor
for emergencies. I guess two questions .. do folks still use Channel 9
for emergencies, and do any law enforcement agencies still monitor it?


My main reason for adding a CB radio was to get traffic updates since
we have to hit the interstate when heading almost anywhere, but I
figure if I can help passers-by with the same equipment, what a good
way to use the CB radio.

Anyway just thought I'd throw that out there and see if others do the
same thing ...

Alex