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Don’t Ditch That Radio
Re “Why Are Some Automakers Ditching AM Radio” (radioworld.com): I’d much rather have reliable AM radio in my gasoline-powered vehicle than I would an unreliable EV. The radio in my car stays on AM all day. The band should be protected, it’s a wonderful, viable medium.
Turning it down to 3 kHz was a stupid idea. Chinese wallwarts, satellite tracking systems, LED traffic signals — it has taken years to destroy the AM band, it may take a few to bring it back.
Sure, AM is low-fidelity, but it’s dependable. In an emergency, AM goes virtually anywhere, FM doesn’t. Satellite is limited by heavily overcast skies and rain fade. Bring AM radio up to the standards it had. And put on some decent music and programming.
Doug Fields
“The Vinyl Grotto Radio
Show”
