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Agnosticsherbet

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4. AM radio is a technology of the past.

Reply to WCGreen (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 01:24 PM

Nov 2012

Really, how many people spend a lot of time listening to AM radio, even in the car.

Along with the logistics of getting something on the air, there is the fact that the listener base is likely older.

Actually, I did a survey of radio stations in San Diego this morning, and found that a huge majority here are Spanish Speaking. Of the rest, most are sports shows or music.

Web presence of something like a smart phone ap that provides talk or music or both. I am sure that already exists.

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Let me explain how Rush got to be so powerful on the AM radio dial and why it is highly [View all] WCGreen Nov 2012 OP

I used to like to listen haikugal Nov 2012 #1

It's really hard to see how this would all change back. WCGreen Nov 2012 #3

What about the FCC haikugal Nov 2012 #7

No, they never will go back.... WCGreen Nov 2012 #8

I'm sorry to hear that...but... haikugal Nov 2012 #17

i'm wondering why a pirate station wouldn't have the same overhead problem as a regular one. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #20

Used technology.... WCGreen Nov 2012 #22

This is a fascinating look back into our history. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #2

AM radio is a technology of the past. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #4

That is the way to go... WCGreen Nov 2012 #5

Kick WCGreen Nov 2012 #6

Here's a little story. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #9

Great addition to the thread.... WCGreen Nov 2012 #10

You are very welcome. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #12

Love this...Thanks for sharing that story with us...LOL haikugal Nov 2012 #18

Well Stated... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #11

Thanks for the input. I have a couple of clients that worked for radio stations here in Cleveland.. WCGreen Nov 2012 #13

A Sad Resource Squandred... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #14

It's going to be brutal... WCGreen Nov 2012 #16

These folks could answer a LOT of questions about VERY progressive stations... MiddleFingerMom Nov 2012 #15

Thanks for the link.... haikugal Nov 2012 #19

Thanks 2.. ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #21

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