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radio discovered
In 1894 Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi sent out the first radio waves. His system was based on airborne Hertzin waves. Not many people however belive Marconi was the orginal inventor. -
First transalantic Transmission
After sending a transmission across the English Channel Marconi has anoher plan. He was gonna send a single from England to Massachutes. Storms ruined the aantenas. He did rebuild them relocated and was abl to send the first transalantic transmission. -
DeForest creates triode
DeForest invinted the triode or as we know today as the ammplifier. With this invention we could now make radio singles travel futher. Or even communicate with friends and family futher. -
AT&T sees potential
AT&T sees major potential in DeForest troide. They the benefit of being able to make long distance phone calls -
WWI
Gov. orders all radio stations to shut down for defense purposes, afte the United States enters World War 1. Vacume Tube improved War communication. -
CBS & NBC
after breaking apart from the AT&T monolopy CBS and NBC form as first radio networks -
GOV License
Westing House is asked to go on the air on a regular basis to send out music and stuff. They applied in Novemeber and become the frst station to receive a offical gov license -
Great Depression
As the Great Depression takes it toll on America people begin to listen to the radio to cheer them up and give them hope -
Pearl Harbor
In June companies begin producing TV however on December 7, 1941 after Pearl Harbor the radio industry is mostly used for war -
War in Europe
Walter, Edward, and others become the first radio journalist as they give news and interview people about the wat in Europe -
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll emerges with starts like Elvis radio becomes popular again -
Radio Looses music
With TV becomig a national icon most DJs leave the radio to be on TV. Radio left with news -
The Beattles
Just as music was getting dull on the readio The Beatles and the Rolling Stones came from GB and saved the music -
Am tries to make a comeback
In the late 90s AM tries to make one last comeback -
1999
Now entire radio shows/Broadcast can be edited and stored on a computer
