[SCG] Mandatory car radios in Mass.? Was: Multiplex/antenna

[Paul Steinberg]

You might have a plenty of time, but suffice it to say at my advanced age, I don't.  Too tired to go into the complete story, however, MA felt that it was necessary that all cars had the Civil Defense channel available in the event of an emergency.  The dealers tried to have this requirement removed in the 1980's when AM / FM radios became more prevalent, and many people wanted to order cars without radios so they could put a non factory radio in, without paying for the factory radio.  Don't remember if it passed or not.  This is Kennedy country, where government knows what is best for you... 
Paul in CT, formerly MA, formerly NH, Formerly, FL, Formerly, NJ and lots of places inbetween.. 
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  Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:04 PM
  Subject: Mandatory car radios in Mass.? Was: Multiplex/antenna


  <Back then, the only state that 
  required a radio to be in a car when sold was Massachusetts.  Long story 
  why, but to make it simple, it has to do with the little triange on the AM 
  dial... >

  Sounds like something to do with Civil Defense.  But, I've got plenty of time, so tell me the "long story."  Enquiring Minds Wanna Know!

  ~Bill Stanley


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