high frequency FM on an old AM car radio. A circuit like this could make a versatile front end for an SDR setup. It makes us want to warm up the soldering iron. Thanks [Morris] for the tip.

However, a U.S. Senator, Edward J. Markey, has started a letter-writing campaign to the major car makers urging them to retain the AM radio in their future vehicles. So does that mean AM lives?

A bipartisan effort is underway on Capitol Hill to ensure that AM radio remains a staple in every car across the country.