Conservatives say liberals want to kill talk radio. But there’s plenty else on the AM dial – much of it essential

  • socialjusticewizard@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    AM radio is not only longer range, as the person above already noted, but a highly stable and maintainable old technology requiring minimal functional infrastructure. It is perfect for emergency broadcasts. It’s actually idiotic to remove am radio, it’s a classic case of manufacturers trying to save a few cents because they don’t give a shit about public safety.