Evolution of the Radio by Shannon Martin

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  • James Clerk Maxwell proves mathematically that electromagnetic waves can spread through free space.

    James Clerk Maxwell proves mathematically that electromagnetic waves can spread through free space.

  • Oliver Lodge transmitted and recieved radio waves

    Oliver Lodge transmitted and recieved radio waves
    Did this across up to 50 meters

  • Guglielmo Marconi claims first patents for radio

    Guglielmo Marconi claims first patents for radio
    Including patent 12039

  • Radio used for Morse code only

    Radio used for Morse code only
    Military use mostly

  • First radio news program broadcasted

    First radio news program broadcasted
    By station 8MK in Detroit, Michigan

  • 2ADD airs first public entertainment broadcast (concert)

    2ADD airs first public entertainment broadcast (concert)
    A Thursday night concert series that could be heard within a 100 mile radius.

  • 2ADD airs first broadcast of a sporting event

    2ADD airs first broadcast of a sporting event

  • The Regency company introduces the TR-1

    The Regency company introduces the TR-1
    150,000 sold

  • First ESPN Radio broadcast

    First ESPN Radio broadcast
    Actually happened on New Year's Day. Top story was about free agent Danny Tartabull signing with the New York Yankees

  • First concert broadcasted on Internet radio

    First concert broadcasted on Internet radio
    The band Severe Tire Damage performed in the Xerox PARC building, a researc hand development company.

  • Sirius and XM announce merger

    Sirius and XM announce merger
    Not a monopoly because of Internet radio

  • Clear Channel Radio released the first version of the iHeartRadio mobile application

    Clear Channel Radio released the first version of the iHeartRadio mobile application
    As of 2/13/15, the most recent version is 5.5.0