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Tesla Coil
Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla Coil, which produces high voltages of alternating-current electricity. -
First Transatlantic Message
Marconi sends the first transatlantic message from Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada. -
Audion Tube
The Audio Tube was invented, and originally created by Reginald Fessenden. It was later perfected by Lee de Forest, who gets credit for completing and putting it into use. It was essentially the first amplifier to provide power to the signal and pushes wave lengths further. -
First Radio Station
The KDKA in Pittsburgh becomes the first radio station in the US. It is still operating today. -
Federal Radio Commission
The Federal radio Commission (FCC) was created to help clean up station broadcast chaos because of the mass amounts signal crossovers between lots of broadcasting stations. Later, the Federal Communication Commission (FRC) decides to create call letters, power limits, and licenses. -
Advertisement
WEAF aired a 10 minute broadcast advertising an apartment complex. Radio stations made money by charging for commercials. -
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The Golden Era of Radio
The Great Depression and War during this time period caused depression in the US. Radio became a way for people to be entertained, thus causing the diversity of radio shows to explode. Radio shows contained content such as music, comedy, shows, plays, and dramas. The major shows of the Golden Era were Amos and Andy, Gunsmoke, Superman, and Little Orphan Annie.