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Idea of the Radio
Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi created the idea of the radio or a wireless telegraph. -
Radio Idea Started Coming Together
Guglielmo Marconi sent a wireless Morse Code message more than a kilometer away. -
It's Official
Guglielmo Marconi received the official British patent for the radio, which is actually a wireless telegraph system. -
Everyone's Competing
By 1900 there were 4 competing wireless systems. -
What Started the Radio Boom
Marconi's resources were sold to General Electric and the Radio Corporation of America (RAC) was formed. This started the radio boom. -
World Changes Due to the Radio
People rushed to buy radios and businesses adapted to this change. -
Everyone Knew About the Radio
Universities and churches knew about the radio and started to broadcasting their courses and services on the radio. -
Famous Radio
By this time there were 576 licensed radio broadcasters.
