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Marconi sent and received the first radio signal in 1895. the music and shows on the radio did not start until later.
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in 1906 the audion tube was invented which amplified signals.
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W is east of the missisipi river
K is west of the missisipi river
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the first radio stations were in 1920. the station was called KDKA
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WEAF aired a 10 minute commercial
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radio wasnt very popular at this time because of the tv. the tv had just been invented and the radio became less popular.
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in the golden era people were hurting for money. the radio helped them escape hurting for money.
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families could enjoy listening and understanding the radio, as it would play.
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back then radios could play shows, but without a screen. when the tv was created people wanted to turn the radio shows into tv shows, but it didnt work out that way.
