The Real Reason AM Radio is Being Removed from New Cars

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AM radio may be fading, but there's still good reason to keep it around. When was the last time you listened to the radio? Not SiriusXM or internet radio, but good old, commercial-packed terrestrial radio. Even if you’re a diehard FM fan, there’s more than a great chance it’s been a long time since you listened to AM. If some automakers get their way, the band might go away entirely, as some say the frequencies don’t play nicely with electric vehicles’ motors.

Some automakers are cutting AM radios from their EVs because electric motors can cause interference with the frequencies, leading to unwanted noises and poor reception. AM radio is one of the most widespread avenues for authorities to distribute vital information during an emergency. Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts agreed, saying he wanted car companies to keep free radio access for public safety. Additionally, a group of former Federal Emergency Management Agency administrators called on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and congress to act to preserve the radio system.

WABC, New York station owner John Catsimatidis launched a “Save AM Radio” Campaign. This new campaign has been reaching out to political contacts and attending meetings in Washington to save AM Radio, the undisputed most reliable form of communication during emergencies is this radio source.

Here's the official statement from FEMA: "This change is necessary to ensure that first responders have the most up-to-date emergency information when they are responding to an incident. With the widespread use of cell phones and other technologies, FM radio is no longer the best way to provide emergency information to emergency responders."

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00:00 Real Reason #AMRadio is Being Removed from New #cars
01:00 Commercial vehicles will keep AM radio
01:10 Who is removing AM radio
01:38 options you can use
01:55 Reach 92% and 52M listeners
02:20 Emergency alert system
02:34 SAVE AM Radio
03:02 Disservice to Americans
03:30 who still listens to AM Radio?
03:50 AM radio is critical!
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