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From: ahs@mtx5a.UUCP (Art Stadlin)
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Subject: Re: Why isn't there any Cable-Radio?
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Date: Thu, 18-Sep-86 19:55:21 EDT
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> From: amsler@mouton.bellcore.com (Robert Amsler)
> 
> It occurs to me that the same arguments that have applied to TV
> could be applied to radio. Poor reception, lack of good stations in the  
> local area. So... why don't we see cable-radio?

I agree with the need.  My cable company provides SOME FM stations
from two major cities nearby.  But I have to use an outdoor antenna
to get the really GOOD stations that are not on cable.

Also, what about AM radio?  Why can't the cable company translate
some good AM stations onto cable FM?  If you have ever tried
listening to AM radio in the house with light dimmers on, BSR
control units going, and a TV on, you know that it blocks out
all but the closest stations.

Today AM radio has to struggle to compete with FM.  That means that
they are trying new ideas, new formats, and just being different.
If I want to hear Lionel Richie ten times, I put on FM.  If I want
to hear something interesting, I put on AM.  What about you?
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