The fight to keep AM radio as a mandatory service in new cars, including electric vehicles, is alive and well in New York City.
One historic AM station in Manhattan has taken matters into its on hands to advocate for the senior band.
On March 12, a full-page advertisement by 77 WABC Radio was run in the New York Post, urging consumers to only buy cars that come equipped with AM radio.
The ad touts AM’s importance — stating that FEMA relies on the service to reach 95% of Americans during emergency situations, a well-known argument in favor of the proposed “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.”
[Related: “Senate Committee Moves AM Bill Forward, Again“]
Speaking to car manufacturers that have plans to drop AM as a service, it explicitly says: “Don’t support companies that don’t care about your safety in a time of need. You should know the companies that don’t put you and your loved ones safety first.”
WABC is owned by John Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Media. Catsimatidis is a known AM advocate, having led the “Save AM Radio” campaign in 2023.
You can view the full ad below.
