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If you haven't heard the news yet about AM radio, you might never — at least not in your car.

Many automotive manufacturers have stopped supplying vehicles with the technology, claiming it interferes with electronics and that customers are tuning in less anyway.

But U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, say AM radio is essential, especially in rural regions. The lawmakers cite a National Association of Farm Broadcasters survey that found two-thirds of farmers listen to AM for weather forecasts and other information needed for business.

The association says AM radio reaches an estimated 82 million listeners monthly through more than 4,400 stations across the U.S.

Collins and King have signed onto legislation that would ensure manufacturers continue to provide AM reception in every new car and truck, at no charge.

Do you feel the U.S. should require automakers to provide AM radio in their vehicles, at no charge?
Yes, AM radio is essential and vehicles must continue to provide it (70%, 178 VOTES)
No, AM radio is nearly obsolete and the requirement would be overreach (20%, 50 VOTES)
Undecided, or don't know enough about the issue (10%, 25 VOTES)
What's AM radio? (0%, 1 VOTES)
Poll Description

If you haven't heard the news yet about AM radio, you might never — at least not in your car.

Many automotive manufacturers have stopped supplying vehicles with the technology, claiming it interferes with electronics and that customers are tuning in less anyway.

But U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, say AM radio is essential, especially in rural regions. The lawmakers cite a National Association of Farm Broadcasters survey that found two-thirds of farmers listen to AM for weather forecasts and other information needed for business.

The association says AM radio reaches an estimated 82 million listeners monthly through more than 4,400 stations across the U.S.

Collins and King have signed onto legislation that would ensure manufacturers continue to provide AM reception in every new car and truck, at no charge.

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2 Comments

  • March 18, 2024

    I don’t agree that it’s obsolete, but it is an overreach. On newer vehicles, you can access all sorts of media including AM radio through apps available on the car or using apple car play or android auto. You can also listen to AM radio on your phone or a stand-alone radio so this seems like they’re solving a problem that doesn’t exist, the government doesn’t need to mandate this.

  • March 18, 2024

    Ideally, AM should become a component of whatever after-market devices that could be purchased and installed. Still need CD/DVD Player and AM/FM/Sirius and maybe even a cigarette lighter.