Radio

The Very First Radio

Jan 1, 1893

Invented by Nikola Tesla. Started with the discovery of "radio waves." Radio waves are electromagnetic wave of a frequency between about 104 and 1011 or 1012 Hz, as used for long-distance communication.

The first FM radio station was invented

Jan 1, 1939

First radio created with an FM radio, invented by Edward Armstrong.Used to change to AM to FM quickly. FM usually play music, while AM played shows, plays, ect..

The Smaller Radio

Jan 1, 1950

This next radio was very similar to the one before, except it was smaller which made it possible to travel around with, unlike the first one which was too huge.

The Music Radio

Jan 1, 1970

Unlike the radios before which was used mainly of the purpose of listening to favorite shows, plays ect.. This radio was made for the 70's rock & roll. Also, it was more portable than previous ones.

The Big Boom Box

Jan 1, 1980

Created and designed to play loud music. People often carried these around with them on the streets, parks, cookouts, ect..

Today's Radio Devices ( ipods/ mp3 )

Jan 1, 2000

Now, satellite radio is most used. In the 2000s the XM Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio began. Over varies amounts of channels covering wide amounts of space from sports to music.