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First Radio
The first radio was made by Guglielmo Marconi. He was an Italian inventor who thought of the idea of radio waves. (exact date is unknown) http://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/7-2-evolution-of-radio-broadcasting/ -
Broadcasting arrives
Radio operators could now transmit a wave signal to anyone that was in range of their station. And the government required all to own a licence. (exact date unknown) http://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/7-2-evolution-of-radio-broadcasting/ -
The Rise of Networks
Shortly after the first broadcast debut, other business saw its potential profitability and created networks, such as NBC, and CBS following two years later. (exact date unknown) http://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/7-2-evolution-of-radio-broadcasting/ -
The Golden Age of Radio
This was known as the Golden Age of Radio because it was during the Great Depression and the Radio at the time was the perfect way to get your daily entertainment and news for a non expensive cost. replaced alternatives such as movies and newspapers. (exact date unknown) http://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/7-2-evolution-of-radio-broadcasting/ -
FM Radio
Edwin Armstrong was the creator of FM and developed it as an experiment to fix all the problems the AM had. The signal was more clear and could reach farther distances then AM could. (exact date unknown) http://historysdumpster.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-history-of-fm-radio.html -
Compact Disc
The creators Sony and Phillips the disc smaller and more compacted as apposed to the record player. People found it was much easier to use and is a way of how people would listen to music. (exact date unkown) http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/08/the-history-of-the-compact-disc/ -
The Boom Box
The boom box was a radio that was carried around with people to be blared in the streets. It was made in a box form and was very loud. (exact date unknown) http://pocketcalculatorshow.com/boombox/birth/ -
Sirius Satellite Radio
Was founded in D.C. Over 120 channels filled with non-stop commercial free music. This XM radio station revolutionized radio and broadcast as we know it. (exact date unknown) http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/sirius-satellite-radio-inc-history/
