"David" wrote in message
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Analog has a place in the future, probably the MW band at night
included (at least from 640-1200 Kilohertz). The blowtorches don't
need HD, the local stations do.


Many blowtorches do, too, on AM/MW. Our KTNQ is only listenable within its
10 mv/m to 12 mv/m contour due to local noise levels in LA. The HD signal
actually covers better than the 10 mv/m analog one does... on a 50 kw AM.