Nuts and Volts: FM Radio Arrives in U.S. Cars in 1958

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura for sharing this fascinating Nuts & Volts article exploring the history of FM radio in American automobiles. While AM dominated dashboards for decades, FM began to make its way into U.S. cars in 1958, slowly changing how drivers listened to music and news on the road. The piece traces the industry’s hesitations, the technical challenges, and the cultural shift that followed. You can read the full story here:

FM Radio Reception Comes to U.S. Cars in 1958

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