Do they need AM radio bandwidth for any other reason than talk radio that is pushing the industry to abandon it?
In a natural disaster setting an AM radio is a safety feature. Cell towers and GPS go down. Radio Stations have their own power.
The auto industry is marketing lucrative subscription services for audio and GPS.
I used to listen to AM almost 20 hrs/day, or at least have it on in the background. Rush, Hannity, Soucheray, etc., all day.
Last 2 years, I don’t think I’ve used a radio for much more than a weather report.
Smartphone and Bluetooth speakers have taken its place. Much more convenient to listen to what I want, when I want, rather than when they’re broadcast.
I have Bluetooth speakers in my house, car, boats, shop, everywhere I used to listen to the radio. Won’t miss AM.
Do they need AM radio bandwidth
Most ham operators use AM and almost all of civilian transmitters us AM what better way to end their communications.
My wife bought a car back in 2012. She chose it, I paid for it.
I have it today and still do not know how to operate the radio!
When moving my Sister-in-law 14 years ago, I drove the moving truck with a modern radio. More buttons than I can shake a stick at! So I never listened to it as I did not want to get distracted while driving.
Not in my 2021 Grand Cherokee!