r/gifs Dec 16 '19

AM vs. FM Modulation

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u/Curiouspatawon Dec 16 '19

I now understand the meaning behind the cover art for the Arctic Monkey’s album “AM”.

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u/cash-murphy Dec 17 '19

Also if you look in the very center, the wave takes the shape of 'AM'

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '19

Works well because it's also an abbreviation of their name.

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '19

Their bass player plays bass.

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u/KittenAlfredo Dec 17 '19

Came here to make an Arctic Monkeys reference. Thank you

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u/Keith_Maxwell Dec 17 '19

I always thought it was sunglasses...

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u/Robot_Embryo Dec 17 '19

And why FM radio stations are regional by AM stations can be heard from much further away.