The development of the Radio

By jaynelson42

  • The first radio was invented

    The first radio was invented when Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent wireless Morse code singles across a distance in Italy, laying the foundation for the modern radio communication.
  • Period: to

    Improvements to the radio

  • Introduction of Audion

    Lee De Forest introduces the Audion, crucial for amplifying signals.

  • Broadcasts opera

    Lee De Forest broadcasts opera from the Met.

  • The first known radio program

    Station 8MK in Detroit airs the first known radio news program, and KDKA makes the first commercial broadcast.

  • Found in many households

    Hundreds of stations broadcasting and the radio became a household staple.
  • First successful car radio

    First successful car radio

    The first successful commercial car radio was the Motorola 5T71, making them more common
  • The enabling of anywhere listening

    The enabling of anywhere listening

    Enabling personal, anywhere listening that fueled rock roll, while FM radio began offering stereo sound for music, leading to more diverse programming and challenging AM's dominance
  • Smartphone integration

    Smartphone integration

    Smartphone integration like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

  • The transition of car audio

    transitioned car audio into modern systems.