AM band seems to be fading in large metro areas, FM has duplication across the band with exception of "College" or similar stations - the best but not consistently received. Most of the remaining flagship AM stations are simulcast on an FM frequency, but it's all talk or BS of some kind.
Once-powerful signals have been downgraded as facilities age, ground planes deteriorate, etc. FM translators can increase coverage
but cannot duplicate the range AM has . I find when traveling upstate or between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, AM stations covering rural areas have better selection of music and local news, etc. Many rural FM stations now program exactly like AM used to
Recently, I was given a "talking house" transmitter by a novice restorer who swears by them - another option, not sure how much power but it requires no license.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/32615261767...Bk9SR5zNxfaCZA
Once upon a time I had an FCC license with radar endorsement which proves the saying "if you don't use it...."
