Why would you turn the analog transmission off? Being able to pick up a station with virtually any radio ever built, or even a simple circuit you can build fro

Why would you turn the analog transmission off? Being able to pick up a station with virtually any radio ever built, or even a simple circuit you can build from spare parts in your house [1]...even if you're on the fringe edge of reception (though it might not sound great) is entire point of AM. You would be throwing all of that away. Digital is a convenience. Analog is a lifeline. [1]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxhole_radio https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxhole_radio