I disagree that only FM receivers in cell phones are the answer. Why not AM receivers as well? I know there are further technical hurdles to make that happen, but if we can land a man on the moon why can't we make AM receiver in a cell phone?
Furthermore while on the subject can't they make cell phones that won't interfere with radios, recording devices, speakers etc.?
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Emmis CEO Calls For FM In Cellphones
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Emmis CEO Calls For FM In Cellphones
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Re: Emmis CEO Calls For FM In Cellphones
Why bother? I'd rather have built-in streaming decoders (or an easy way to install them).
I have plenty of battery powered radios I can use in the event of a disaster. That and since my "local" radio stations are pretty much useless if there is a weather event at night or on the weekend, a battery powered NOAA receiver or TV set is more useful.
I have plenty of battery powered radios I can use in the event of a disaster. That and since my "local" radio stations are pretty much useless if there is a weather event at night or on the weekend, a battery powered NOAA receiver or TV set is more useful.
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Re: Emmis CEO Calls For FM In Cellphones
FM wouldn't be much of a problem, but AM is totally unrealistic...
For one, the AM loop antenna would add too much bulk to the product, and two, the phone's own CPU chip would create so much interference it would be useless.
The only way would be if they could integrate the AM antenna into the headphone wires, or even the headphone headband, as some of the satellite radio units have done. But even then, it's still old tech. Almost laughable at this point...
The better solution is to put up a webstream so listeners can hear you on their smart phones. That's not nearly as hard as trying to convince Apple and Blackberry to integrate radio tuners into their already wildly popular products.
For one, the AM loop antenna would add too much bulk to the product, and two, the phone's own CPU chip would create so much interference it would be useless.
The only way would be if they could integrate the AM antenna into the headphone wires, or even the headphone headband, as some of the satellite radio units have done. But even then, it's still old tech. Almost laughable at this point...
The better solution is to put up a webstream so listeners can hear you on their smart phones. That's not nearly as hard as trying to convince Apple and Blackberry to integrate radio tuners into their already wildly popular products.