I kinda understand Rands logic on this. I myself would think if all entertainment type radios were mandated to be able to receive both AM and FM it would be more beneficial and not single out the auto industry. I'm just thinking a bigger picture. Alarm clock radios, boom boxes, any entertainment radios produced for sale in the US, may be a better angle than just automobile radios. I haven't read the bills and probably should.
I see your point, my friend, especially regarding the bigger picture. The problem is no one is threatening to remove AM from other devices at the moment, only those installed in automobiles... hence the need for this legislation, to protect AM radio at its primary source of listeners (vehicles). Rand appears to just be trying to kill it because... well, I really don't know why, but does NOT appear to be thinking of his rural constituents.
Excellent read. Thank you 😊
Thank YOU, Teresa - I appreciate it muchly.
I kinda understand Rands logic on this. I myself would think if all entertainment type radios were mandated to be able to receive both AM and FM it would be more beneficial and not single out the auto industry. I'm just thinking a bigger picture. Alarm clock radios, boom boxes, any entertainment radios produced for sale in the US, may be a better angle than just automobile radios. I haven't read the bills and probably should.
I see your point, my friend, especially regarding the bigger picture. The problem is no one is threatening to remove AM from other devices at the moment, only those installed in automobiles... hence the need for this legislation, to protect AM radio at its primary source of listeners (vehicles). Rand appears to just be trying to kill it because... well, I really don't know why, but does NOT appear to be thinking of his rural constituents.
Always appreciate your thoughts, brother...
So, remove AM radios from EVs, but continue to build and sell as many gas/diesel powered vehicles with AM radios as before.
Problem > Solution
That would be a logical solution, yes - unfortunately, those pursuing these agendas have little-to-no interest in 'logic.' :-|