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Tesla Coil
Invented by Nikola Tesla, the tesla coil proved that electricity waves could travel through the air. This was the very start of radio, although it is argued that somebody else was the one to start radio. -
First Trans-Atlantic Message
This message was, according to google, a message of congratulations from a queen to a new president. This was huge! -
AUDION Tube
This was basically just the first ever amplifier. Invented by Reginald Fessenden, the AUDION tube added some power to a signal to make it go further and stronger. -
First Radio Broadcast
KDKA Was the first radio broadcasting station. The creator was really just playing music from his phonograph into a microphone, and then broadcasting that. Simple, but cool! -
First Radio Advertisement
WEAF charged $50 to allow some people to advertise an apartment for ten minutes. This was the first radio advertisement, and they were still figuring out the pricing. -
FRC (FCC) Founded
Now named the FCC, the FRC, or Federal Radio Commission, was founded around 1927 was created to enforce radio rules, and stop Uncle Charlie stations from existing. They also made call letters! -
The Golden Era of Radio
The golden era of radio was a time period, mostly during things such as the great depression, and war. People wanted hope, and they listened to the radio a LOT for that. Even the president did some "fireside chats" on the radio!