I have a Cobra 29 mounted in my TV, with a magnet mount antenna, and we use it alot while travelling with friends in their RV's just to chat. We pick a little used channel as not to bother the truckers on 19, and to keep the language as PG as possible. (15 seems to be our favorite, and a quick jump to 19) When we travel alone, as a former long haul trucker, I run on channel 19. Its good to be able to hear from the truckers about upcoming traffic backups, accidents, construction, weather,.....and yes, bear reports! lol I wouldn't travel without one, just my preference.