Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Rob. I must admit that I've not followed this issue, so out of ignorance I must ask: What's the urgency to delete AM tuners from car radios? Surely there's little if any economic incentive - the manufacturing costs must be insignificant, so who benefits from NOT having an AM tuner in his car? FM is still quite viable, especially for public radio listeners, so I wouldnt be in a hurry to count it out, either. I have access to all media in my car - AM, FM, Sirius, Pandora, streaming - and I use and enjoy all of them. In an era where television offers ever-expanding viewing options, why would radio head in the opposite direction?
I love AM radio. I know exactly which station to tune in depending on what I'm looking for. I hope this passes because someday my 2004 Pontiac with 248,000+ miles will give up its ghost.
Such an important issue! I grew up in the Midwest, and rural areas need this resource. It is vital to their safety, as well as in urban districts when the cell towers are not working.
There seems to be no upside to eliminating AM radio - only a greedy thoughtless push to cut all programs that simply benefit public safety and communication.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Rob. I must admit that I've not followed this issue, so out of ignorance I must ask: What's the urgency to delete AM tuners from car radios? Surely there's little if any economic incentive - the manufacturing costs must be insignificant, so who benefits from NOT having an AM tuner in his car? FM is still quite viable, especially for public radio listeners, so I wouldnt be in a hurry to count it out, either. I have access to all media in my car - AM, FM, Sirius, Pandora, streaming - and I use and enjoy all of them. In an era where television offers ever-expanding viewing options, why would radio head in the opposite direction?
It appears to be due to the fact that AM signals coming through the car's antenna interfere with the electronics in some EVs.
Easier to fix the interference from AM signals than the devastation from tornados....or train derailments...or wildfires.
I love AM radio. I know exactly which station to tune in depending on what I'm looking for. I hope this passes because someday my 2004 Pontiac with 248,000+ miles will give up its ghost.
Thank you, always, Rob.
Such an important issue! I grew up in the Midwest, and rural areas need this resource. It is vital to their safety, as well as in urban districts when the cell towers are not working.
There seems to be no upside to eliminating AM radio - only a greedy thoughtless push to cut all programs that simply benefit public safety and communication.