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marconi
Marconi he was an Italian inventor an he received an sent the first radio signal in 1895. Most people say he did and most people say he didnt. he didnt send music he sent tapping noises -
Audion Tube
The audion tube is like an amplifier, it was created by Lee de forest. Reginald Fessenden originally came up with the idea but wasnt big enough to get enough recognition. The adion tube is like a modern day subwoofer. -
Radio Stations
The original name of the radio station was 8XK, but was later renamed KDKA. Frank Conrad invented the station an its still broadcasting today in Pennslyvania. -
advertising
Uncle Charlie is a termed used for different radio stations. In 1922 aired a 10 minute commercial worth $50 dollars. But now costs millions of dollars. -
FRC
Advertising played a huge role in this year. A lot of people were trying to air there product but Uncle Charlie stations were interfering with them. The FRC organized the license and the transmitters for all sorts of radio stations. -
Call Letters
Call letters were different around the world, they made stations different everywhere. Call letters are there so radio stations can keep there own name.
