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Marconi
Italian inventer said to have sent and recieved the first radio signal in this year. It was never comfirmed if he actually did. -
Marconi Company
Cummunicated coast radio staions and ships at sea. Increased production of radio saved many people on the Titanic. -
Audion Tube
A device that ampliphize sound. Created by Lee de Forest but also widely believed that Reginald Fessendeninvented it. -
Titanic
The crew was able to send radio signals to call for help when the ship sank, saving many lives. -
KDKA Station
First radio station. Originally called 8XK but eventually renamed. -
FRC
Personal radio stations became too popular. FRC was created to organize, assign, and manage the station. -
Televison
Many advertisers went to TV. Radio started losing a lot of money and shows. This resulted to radio playing music. -
The Great Depression
Radio provided an escape during this very difficult time. Many radio shows and stations sparked during this time.