A major voice in the tower industry is giving its support to the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.”
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association has issued a statement in support of H.R. 3413. It encouraged the House to pass the bill, which would require automakers to provide broadcast AM radio reception in new vehicles at no extra charge.
“At a time when communication is critical, efforts to remove AM radio from vehicles will threaten the safety of our workforce,” the organization said, quoting President/CEO Todd Schlekeway.
“Members of NATE are deployed across the country in many hard-to-reach areas where AM radio is vital for communication in the case of weather or other emergencies. The value of AM radio during emergencies cannot be overstated, and it has clearly saved lives and kept our teams informed.”
