Radio History

By Kmays10

  • Audion Tube Invented

    Lee De Forest creates the Audion Tube, which amplifies radio signals

  • 8XK is created

    First radio station, 8XK, is created. Later renamed KDKA

  • First Radio Commercial

    WEAF airs the first radio commercial for $50

  • FRC is established

    Uncle Charlie's became too popular, so the FRC was established to keep independants in check

  • Depression Helped Radio (Golden Era)

    During the Depression, radio provided normal and calm life

  • Radio's Downfall

    TV appears and takes a lot of radio's audience. Radio loses money and shows abandon ship.

  • Famous Shows During Golden Era

    Amos n Andy, GunSmoke, The Shadow, Our Man Brooks, Superman, Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie, $64 Dollar Question!!!

  • FM Transmitter Created

    Major Edwin Armstrong creates the FM Transmitter, which allowed for higher quality and farther signal

  • 2Pac's All Eyez On Me Released

    His Remastered Album is released