TImeline Timeline

  • Heinrich Hertz introduced the idea of radio.

    Heinrich Hertz introduced the idea of radio.
    In the 1880's, Hertz proved the possibility of radio but through electricity waves.
  • The invention of the Tesla coil.

    The invention of the Tesla coil.
    Nikola Tesla invents his "Tesla Coil", which could produce bolts of high voltage electricity at a low current.
  • The first radio station

    The first radio station
    The first radio station was KDKA.
  • The first commercial in radio

    The first commercial in radio
    The first commercial on the radio was one for an apartment complex that was 10 minutes and cost $50 to air.
  • Golden Era of Radio

    Golden Era of Radio
    The 30's and 40's was known as the "Golden Era" of radio.
  • The invention of TV

    The invention of TV
    The mass popularity of TV almost immediately killed off the existence of the "Radio Star".