The problem of power line noise interference with AM radio broadcasting systems has been an issue ever since radio broadcasts began, because it disrupts proper antenna impedance matching between a transmission line and AM wave radio towers. Power line noise can affect everything from radio and television reception to amateur radio, as well as communications […]
AM Radio
Why are Antenna’s Made of Aluminum?
When working with AM/FM radio equipment, you may find that a lot of components, such as the antennas, are made of aluminum. It may strike one as odd, but aluminum is used more often—and more effectively—than many “stronger” metals. There are two main reasons why the lightweight metal is used for things such as antennas […]
Basic AM Radio Equipment Troubleshooting
There was a time when AM was the norm when it came to radio. Most radio stations were AM, while FM broadcasting was seen as a relatively little-known alternative. These days, the opposite is true. Most well-known mainstream radio stations are broadcast in FM while relatively few stations come in on AM frequencies. Despite this […]
The Great Modern AM Revitalization Project
Whether you’re aware of it or not, AM radio is a huge part of American culture. AM radio stations, which are less expensive to run than FM radio channels, give a beautiful snapshot of modern American society. FM radio has become so mainstream that only those with good funding can have a voice, but on […]
Is AM Radio Going Extinct?
Since the advent of AM radio at the start of the 20th century, countless new competitors have been born. As early as the end of the Second World War, AM radio had already begun to fall out of style with the development of FM broadcasting. Modern digital technologies have only exacerbated the threat, with the […]