The radio By Lukerox13 Period: Jan 1, 1850 to Jan 1, 2000 Timespan of the radio Jan 1, 1893 The very first radio was built Jan 1, 1939 The first FM radio station was invented Jan 1, 1950 The smaller radio Jan 1, 1970 The music radio Jan 1, 1980 The big boom box Jan 1, 2000 Today's radio