Hi Buzz Folk – Episode 1072 included some speculation as to why AM broadcast band reception is seldom included with portable media devices. I think the problem comes no so much from the receiver technology as from the antenna requirements. FM broadcast uses a wavelength on the order of three meters, so a relatively short whip antenna can efficiently capture the signal. a three or four foot long headphone cord typically doubles as the antenna on these devices. You will find a very brief discussion of this type of antenna at: Great show, looking forward to many more episodes. LTS