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AM - FM Accessory radio ?
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SEndicott
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While I am sure there are a handful of people that listen to AM, I cannot imagine many do. I haven't hit an AM band in probably 15 years. Even FM probably has much less use than years ago. With streaming, USB/BT media, and on demand options, I see FM taking a few more years, but it is likely going to disappear someday in the future too.
rxlawdude
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Dependence on cellular service for everything seems unwise. Emergency low power informational stations on AM are not accessible, some with lights that say "Tune to xxxx AM if flashing."
That said, we've lived without AM or XM in the three for 2-1/2 years. Just had to get used to streaming stations stopping for no reason, even in areas of 5 LTE bars. We just sold our MS that had AM/FM/XM and I really miss XM on road trips, but we stopped using the MS on road trips in favor of the M3. So it's one of those things I grumble about but not a deal killer. AM is omitted in part due to all the RF noise EVs make, but I have no idea why XM was eliminated in the 3 and Y.
jf64k
Member
And that’s all I ever use now...like the On Demand feature the best. I’ve got a lifetime sub that I bought in December, 2007 but I never transferred it to my 2017 Bolt (which has XM) because the app is so much better.
Jashev
Member
I actually have two lifetime subscriptions. When you are in the app, does it give you access to Stern?
jf64k
Member
You bet...he’s got his own tab at the top of the home screen haha!!
ETA: And to be clear....the lifetime sub gives you lifetime app access as well. Neat.
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Yeah I just downgraded my subscription to the App only, will be a little more annoying but its cheaper monthly at least
rxlawdude
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About to do that when the year subscription is up. The MS buyer gets almost two free months of XM.
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