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In the 1880's, Hertz proved the possibility of radio but through electricity waves.
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Nikola Tesla invents his "Tesla Coil", which could produce bolts of high voltage electricity at a low current.
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The first radio station was KDKA.
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The first commercial on the radio was one for an apartment complex that was 10 minutes and cost $50 to air.
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The 30's and 40's was known as the "Golden Era" of radio.
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The mass popularity of TV almost immediately killed off the existence of the "Radio Star".