History of Radio

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  • 1880

    1880
    Heinrich Hertz proved you could transmit electricity wirelessly.

  • 1887

    1887
    Marconi sent the first wireless communication 4 miles over the English channel with the message "Are you ready".

  • 1891

    1891
    Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla Coil.

  • 1920

    1920
    KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the first ever radio station to go on air. KDKA is still in operation as of today.

  • 1922

    1922
    The radio station WEAF airs the first commercial broadcast. The commercial was 10 minutes long and promoted an apartment complex. This broadcast changed how we monetized the radio industry.

  • 1930

    1930
    Start of the Golden Era of Radio, major shows included Amos and Andy, Superman, and Gunsmoke.

  • 1933

    1933
    Edwin Armstrong created FM radio. FM radio allowed a higher range of pitch to be heard on the radio making it possible to play music.

  • 1940

    1940
    The end of the Golden Era of radio caused by the popularity of television.