Peter Maus wrote:

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Am I really that lost and there is a pre/de-emphasis for AM?

Since NRSC II, yes, there is.
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Long time no see in the group, welcome back,
and I have leaerned that yes there is a standard
pre/de-emphasis for MW/AM/BCB stations.
Looking at an audio spectragram of the stations
that I can receive here in central Kentucky it
is clear I wasn't the only person unaware of this
standard. There is no sign that any of them
have anything other then lousy compressers.

Thanks to everyone who clarifed this issue for me.

Terry