AM stereo

In this case, October 9, 1984, which included this story.

In 1984, local commercial radio stations 2CC and 2CA began upgrading technical infrastructure to broadcast in AM stereo following a major policy announcement by Communications Minister Michael Duffy.

The Federal decision authorised Australian radio networks to transmit high-fidelity stereo signals on the traditional AM band by the end of the year.

Federal authorities officially selected the American Motorola system as the national broadcasting standard following extensive trial testings across 14 commercial stations nationwide.

Minister Duffy emphasised that adopting a single standard was essential to avoid consumer confusion and align Australian electronics markets with emerging international manufacturing standards.

Both Canberra commercial stations noted that AM Stereo, provided superior signal coverage across regional terrain compared to standard FM transmissions.

Managers highlighted that the technology was ideal for vehicular listening.

And that's the times past from page 2 of October 9, 1984.

So they kind of like these tech risks.

But I would remind them of AM Stereo, Quadraphonic FM.

Do you remember the Fire Phone or the Windows Phone? I mean, just because you can build it doesn't mean anybody's going to buy it.

But Sinclair is joining up now with Nexstar, taking some of their stations, and they're doing an on-air promotion to show the advantages of next-gen TV to consumers in 13 of their DMAs.