Radio History 2

By nathanwood

  • First over water transmission

    First over water transmission
    Marconi sent a message 4 miles over water near Wales - the message said "are you ready?"

  • Audio Tube was invented

    Audio Tube was invented
    Audion tube allows for radio signals to gain more power and go farther with more clarity. Reginald Fessenden invented it, Lee De Forest perfected it.

  • FCC is created (FRC)

    FCC is created (FRC)

  • First Radio Commercial

    First Radio Commercial
    KEAF sells 10 minute apartment commercial - first commercial ever - made 50 bucks
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    Golden Age of Radio

    The boom of radio - lots of radio shows featuring big names and also diversity of music