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Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi made an interesting discovery by proving the higher you raised the radio apparatus the longer the transmission would be sent. -
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla created the Tesla Coil, which was used to transmit alternating current electricity -
First Transatlantic Message
Marconi sent the first Transatlantic message across the Atlantic from, Ireland to, Newfoundland, Canada -
Audion Tube Invented
The Audio tube was invented by Reginald Fesseden and was basically an amplifier to push signals further by giving them more power -
First Radio Station
The first official radio station in the US was created , KDKA, and it is still in operation today -
First Aired Commercial on Radio
On WEAF they aired the first commercial in 1922, for an apartment complex costing $50 -
Tv Invented
The TV was invented in 1927 and took a lot of the audience away from radio, so radio switched towards music rather than shows -
FCC was Founded
In the late 1920s, the FCC was created to clear the radio communication chaos and make sure there weren't any, "Uncle Charlies" cluttering the radio signals. -
Golden age of Radio
The golden age of radio consisted of shows, music, and family time around the radio. Some big shows included, Amos and Andy, Gunsmoke, Superman and Little Orphan Annie. -
FM Radio was Created
Edwin Armstrong created FM radio in 1936 and it was used mainly for music because of its wide dynamic range.
