Radio history

Radio History Mary Rivera

By M. Rivera
  • Marconi

    Marconi

    -Sent & recived first radio signal
  • Marconi

    Marconi

    -conducted the first successful transatlantic experimental radio communications.
  • Lee De Forest

    Lee De Forest

    -Created (or “Borrowed” the idea for) The aduio tube, a vacuum tube that amplified signals
  • First song ever played

    First song ever played

    -from Brant Rock when during a short program for Christmas, O Holy Night was played on a violin.
  • The first radio broadcast

    The first radio broadcast

    -for entertainment and music was transmitted from Brant Rock, Massachusetts to the general public.
  • Radio Stations

    Radio Stations

    -8xk, later renamed KDKA
    -Frank lonrad
    -Still around today broadcasting but of pittsburg pennsylvania.
  • The first woman to own and operate a radio station.

    The first woman to own and operate a radio station.

    Marie Zimmerman -WIAE, Vinton, and IA
  • Federal Radio Commission

    Federal Radio Commission

    -Uncle charlie was too popular
    -Establishing FRC
    -Organize the licensing of transmitters
  • Golden Era

    Golden Era

    -The 30’s & 40’s
    -Middle of the Great Depression-People were hurting for $$$
  • Radio’s Demise

    Radio’s Demise

    -TV Makes an appearance in the late 30’s
    -As popularity grew, advertisers went to TV
  • Netherlands

    Netherlands

    Broadcasts were interrupted by the German invasion