[Dixielandjazz] Re: AM Radio

[Dave Bilgray]

Folks,

 >>MY question to you and radio afficiandos is...were AM radios better
in those old tube days. I certainly remember pulling in stations from all
over with fine clarity.<<

Blame it on the FCC.  Back when you (and I) were listening to distant 
stations, many frequencies were designated as clear channels, with only one 
station on that frequency at night.  Those stations all had high power (50 
kw), so they could be received clearly for long distances.  KOA Denver, 
KMOX St. Louis, WWL New Orleans, and four in Chicago.  That's pretty much 
gone.  Those frequencies now have multiple stations, scattered around the 
country, which often get in the way of those distant ones you want to hear.

Dave Bilgray