Category: AM Radio

Christian Church Buys Disney’s Last Radio Station

June 20, 2023
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The Walt Disney Company has sold its last radio station, KRDC, to religious broadcaster Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa for $5 million. Disney filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to transfer the radio station’s license to the religious broadcaster on Monday, reported The Desk. The purchase puts Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa into the AM radio…

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Ford Reverses Course, Will Include AM Radio in New Cars

May 24, 2023
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Ford has announced that it will install AM radio functionality in all its new vehicles after earlier planning not to, a change in policy triggered due to concerns that the removal will affect the government’s ability to issue emergency alerts. Ford is among the many automakers who decided to ditch AM radios in their new…

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Ford to Drop AM Radio From Most New Vehicles

April 6, 2023
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Ford Motor Co. is preparing to drop AM radio from most of its new vehicles next year, according to a report. The Detroit-based automaker confirmed the move to the Detroit Free Press on April 1, despite concerns from federal officials over American drivers losing access to safety alert broadcasts over the airwaves. “We are transitioning from AM…

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