Quest to Save AM Radio

Monday, 09 September 2013 | by Pat's Picks

There’s an interesting article about AM radio on the front page of the New York Times this morning. Though listenership is at an all-time low thanks to competition from FM, Internet and satellite radio stations as well as increased interference with smartphones, one man is pushing the FCC to overhaul AM radio. His message? That its longer wavelength can be heard over greater distances, making it crucial in emergency situations.

SOURCE: New York Times