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> I would love to see AM radio mandated in cars because it could be an excellent emergency communications system That, and another thing: why are they lobbying
by jruohonen 3y ago
> I would love to see AM radio mandated in cars because it could be an excellent emergency communications system
That, and another thing: why are they lobbying against AM, as one would think that it would be dirt cheap for manufacturers? Note for instance that there are AM radios on some really cheap (non-smart) phones.
- Ekaros 3y agoDo those actually work very well? My understanding is that AM works better with quite long antennas.
- jruohonen 3y ago> Do those actually work very well? No idea, but I'd expect them to work in big cities at least. In any case, here in Northern Europe the state recommends having an AM radio with batteries for emergency preparations (although I seriously doubt how many citizens fulfill the recommendation).
- RF_Enthusiast 3y agoWhile a long antenna offers superior performance, a shorter one can still function, but with reduced efficiency. This trade-off becomes less critical in environments with minimal RF interference, like in the desert or in a power outage zone, where even a short antenna can provide adequate reception. Also okay if you're close to the station (like in a city). Edit to add: The root of the issue here is increased interference from EVs, so the RF environment is messier.