In article ,
"David Eduardo" wrote:


"Telamon" wrote in message
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Manufacturers are starting to realize that the AM band is not necessary
in
multifuncition devices, and we are starting to see FM only devices,
particularly in the areas of media players, iPod and iPhone docks (mine
has
FM only), etc.

I don't think that is the reason. It is easier to implement FM because
it is in the range of 87 to 107 MHz. The digital noise is harder to
eliminate low frequency AM and loop type antennas are bulkier so if you
want to add radio FM is the easier way to go.

But behind everything is the knowledge that an AM -less radio will sell, but
one without FM will not.

SNIP

I'm of the opinion that it clearly cost more money to include AMBCB. The
earphone cord can be a good portable FM antenna for instance and there
is no place to put the AM loop stick. I think that is the main reason
not the AM versus FM band advertising revenue.

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Telamon
Ventura, California