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| 1094.1 | Don't forget the tunnel on the Artery! | CURIE::MOEDER | | Fri Apr 13 1990 12:00 | 12 |
| Then again, how about the AM radio while driving through the tunnel on
the Artery in downtown Boston.
Wall-to-wall comercials (that is not a problem) but it is *everywhere*
in the AM dial (that is a problem).
All I have been able to do is trun the radio off.
I also go out of my way *not* to buy/use whatever products/services are
advertised there.
Charlie.
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| 1094.2 | I Saw That Piece On ABC News Last Night. Fascinating! | FDCV01::ROSS | | Fri Apr 13 1990 12:33 | 29 |
| Um, Charlie. There's a reason for that.
AM (Amplitude Modulation) stations do not "penetrate" too well
underground. Which means that you won't get much reception on
any AM station (even WBZ).
Back in the old days, before most/all car radios were AM/FM, I
traveled that stretch when I worked for AVCO Everett Research Lab.
It used to be a pain in the ass: As soon as I hit the tunnel,
whatever station I had on would disappear (I used to make up my
own versions of the news stories that got interrupted; sometimes
I was even right).
It was my understanding that there were supposed to be traffic advis-
ories, along with the commercials, provided by the enterprise that
was broadcasting over the AM frequencies.
Perhaps that has changed. In any case you can always switch onto an
FM station or turn on a cassette.
In my opinion, it's silly to get pissed at the advertisers. You have
the ultimate control as you say. Just turn it off.
Since you're not paying any subscription fees, it's not realistic to
expect free Cable AM radio service.
Alan
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| 1094.3 | Who listen's to AM anyway? ;-) | TLE::D_CARROLL | Sisters are doin' it for themselves | Fri Apr 13 1990 12:43 | 10 |
| > AM (Amplitude Modulation) stations do not "penetrate" too well
> underground. Which means that you won't get much reception on
> any AM station (even WBZ).
Huh? Whenever I go through a tunnel, the FM station I amlistening to fizzles
out, but if I go over to AM, there are plenty of stations to listen to!
I always heard it was *FM* that didn't penetrate well.
D!
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| 1094.4 | Proactive or submit in the tunnel. | CURIE::MOEDER | | Fri Apr 13 1990 13:18 | 17 |
| I understand the technology - - just transmit at 455KHZ. Goes right
through the IF amps as sweet as you please. While in the tunnel, this
signal just overpowers the other (weaker) signal. Doesn't take much RF
power either.
The issue I was trying to raise was one of choice. I like to listen to
the radio while driving, especially when stuck in stop and go traffic.
To be bombarded with commercials while I was listening to some pleasant
music when I enter tunnel irritates me.
To just turn off the AM station (tune in WJIB, WSSH or WBUR) is, IMHO,
submission.
Going out of my way to not use the products/services is just a 'tad
more proactive.
Charlie.
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| 1094.6 | I Even Remember When They Were Called Kilocycles | FDCV01::ROSS | | Fri Apr 13 1990 14:25 | 5 |
| Mike, can we agree that commercial AM is in the 500~1600KHz range?
Not to pick any nits, of course. :-)
Alan
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