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Sen. Edward Markey says a BIG NO to NO AM/FM radio tuners in cars....

sdwulfdawg

sdwulfdawg

Sen, Edward Markey has made a kind of big splash in the last couple of days advocating for cars/vehicles to be mandated to keep installing AM/FM radios in their vehicles. WIth the proliferation of Sirius Radio and other such services, I guess that vehicle manufacturers are moving to eliminate AM/FM radio sets. One big issue is that the new technologies are causing interference on conventional radio units. Markey argues that in case of local or national emergency, conventional radio is the most effective way to communicate to folks.

www.markey.senate.gov

Senator Markey Urges Automakers to Maintain Free Broadcast Radio in Future EV Models | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (December 1, 2022) – As automakers move swiftly to meet rising...
www.markey.senate.gov www.markey.senate.gov

 
Like KellyA once said somewhere here on RD, younger demos ignore radio completely as an emergency communications / reception tool. It's the phone or nothing. If the phone system for some reason fails, then panic sets in.

So they'd be better off yanking AM, FM, SiriusXM, etc., and just installing a panic button. Although the hazard light probably would work just as well, in most situations. Until the battery dies.
 
boombox4 said:
So they'd be better off yanking AM, FM, SiriusXM, etc., and just installing a panic button. Although the hazard light probably would work just as well, in most situations. Until the battery dies.
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If I understand the direction you're going in with this, integrated services like OnStar already serve a function. If you have a problem or need directions, you press the OnStar button on your rearview mirror and are connected to a live OnStar operator. If you have a major issue, you press the SOS button and OnStar knows where your vehicle is via satellite/GPS and can send help. It's also set up so if your vehicle is involved in a collision, OnStar is automatically notified and they speak to you over your entertainment system to verify if you're OK and if you need police/tow/rescue. Of course, all that "peace of mind" also comes with the cost of a monthly subscription.
 
sdwulfdawg said:
Sen, Edward Markey has made a kind of big splash in the last couple of days advocating for cars/vehicles to be mandated to keep installing AM/FM radios in their vehicles. WIth the proliferation of Sirius Radio and other such services, I guess that vehicle manufacturers are moving to eliminate AM/FM radio sets. One big issue is that the new technologies are causing interference on conventional radio units. Markey argues that in case of local or national emergency, conventional radio is the most effective way to communicate to folks.
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This topic was already being discussed in another Radio Discussions thread here: https://www.radiodiscussions.com/th...s-auto-manufacturers-to-keep-am-radio.757025/
At least one other story made it sound as if Markey was advocating for AM radio specifically to be kept in cars. The argument could be made that car manufacturers are simply giving consumers what they're asking for...And few are asking for or demanding or even indicating that they listen to AM radio in 2022 (or for years leading up to now) while they are actively asking for or indicating they use other services like Bluetooth, streaming and satellite radio.
 
Mikey Radio said:
If I understand the direction you're going in with this, integrated services like OnStar already serve a function. If you have a problem or need directions, you press the OnStar button on your rearview mirror and are connected to a live OnStar operator. If you have a major issue, you press the SOS button and OnStar knows where your vehicle is via satellite/GPS and can send help. It's also set up so if your vehicle is involved in a collision, OnStar is automatically notified and they speak to you over your entertainment system to verify if you're OK and if you need police/tow/rescue. Of course, all that "peace of mind" also comes with the cost of a monthly subscription.
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Sure, if you own a GM vehicle.
 
Don CT said:
Sure, if you own a GM vehicle.
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That's why I said services like OnStar. I wasn't sure if there are other similar services, or which auto manufacturers offer it. I've used OnStar for driving directions and personally find it more time consuming and cumbersome than using the GPS in my phone. That said, their response is pretty fast when you press the OnStar button and you always get a live operator/real person to interact with.
 
Mikey Radio said:
That's why I said services like OnStar. I wasn't sure if there are other similar services, or which auto manufacturers offer it. I've used OnStar for driving directions and personally find it more time consuming and cumbersome than using the GPS in my phone. That said, their response is pretty fast when you press the OnStar button and you always get a live operator/real person to interact with.
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How does OnStar connect, satellite or cell service?
 
Is it even possible to get a standard car radio with only FM and in most cases AM in new cars now? My 2019 Hyundai Elantra came with the base car stereo system that has AM, FM, Bluetooth, an auxiliary jack, and a USB port. I know some electric cars are eliminating AM, but everything else I mentioned are in just about all new cars now with at least FM, and even the cheapest aftermarket car stereos have all of these.
 
Mikey Radio said:
At least one other story made it sound as if Markey was advocating for AM radio specifically to be kept in cars.
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Somehow I don't see any legislation for this going anywhere.
Mikey Radio said:
The argument could be made that car manufacturers are simply giving consumers what they're asking for...And few are asking for or demanding or even indicating that they listen to AM radio in 2022 (or for years leading up to now) while they are actively asking for or indicating they use other services like Bluetooth, streaming and satellite radio.
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And older, white, male politician who wants to save AM radio in cars? I don't think politicians can override consumer interest.
 
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