Hi
I would like to suggest some iteration of Silicon Labs radio reciever ICs seen here (https://www.silabs.com/products/audiovi … fault.aspx). They have quite a selection. The most interesting is the Si4743 which supports AM, FM, short wave, long wave, and weather band radio, and can decode RDS data if it is available. The part looks pretty simple to use, but it is really small, and I can’t seem to find it for sale anywhere. I was able to get my hands on one of the lesser versions of this chip, and am in the process of making a test board for it. If Sparkfun can get this IC, I may be able to provide sample code. Assuming I can solder the thing without it blowing away in the wind… 8)