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The evolution of the radio
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Electromagnetic Wave Theory
In the year 1867 a man named James Clerk Maxwell made the theory of eletromagnetic waves . This was based on his observation and mathmatical equations.
Sources:
James Clerk Maxwell: Men of Ideas - ChatAfrik. (n.d.). Retrieved November 9, 2015.(phtot)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
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Testing the Theory
In the year 1887 based on Maxwell's theory, Heinrich Hertz tested its theory and conducted experiments in his lab. Sources:
Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 9 Nov. 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
The start of the Radio
In the year 1894 Gugliemo Marconi builds the first radio equipment. Sources:
"Guglielmo Marconi." - Encyclopedia Article. Web. 9 Nov. 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Radio Link between England and France
In the year 1899 Marconi establishes the first radio link between England and France. Source:
Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. (photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Human speech via radio waves
In the year 1900 Ra Fessenden transmits human speech through the radio.
Source:
What Everyone Should Know About Radio History (1922). Web. 9 Nov. 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
The radio antenna
In the year 1905 Gugliemo Marconi invented the directional radio antenna.
Source:
Cosmic Search Issue 06 Page 6 - Marconi by George H. Brown. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Broadcast in the US
In the year 1906 Fessenden creates a radio program of voice and music broadcast in the US.
Sources:
"Fessenden 43767 | ZWALLPIX." Fessenden 43767 | ZWALLPIX. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. (photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
High Frequency eletric generator
In the year 1907 Fessenden creates an eletric generator that produces radio waves with a frequency 100 kHz.
Sources:
"Fessenden 43767 | ZWALLPIX." Fessenden 43767 | ZWALLPIX. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. (photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
superheterodyne radio receiver
In the year 1918 Edwin Armstrong develops the superheterodyne radio receiver. The priciples for this receiver is the basis for all radio receivers now.
Sources: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 9 Nov. 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
The shortwave radio and RCA
In the year 1919 the shortwave radio is developed and the RCA is founded.
Sources: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. (photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
First commecial radio station
In the year 1920 KDKA broadcasts the first regular radio broadcast out of PIttsburg PA.
Source: The Pennsylvania Center for the Book - KDKA. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Battery Breadboard
In the year 1924 the battery breadboard was a very old radio developed in the 1924. This was used in homes.
Source: 1923 Atwater Kent Model 10 Battery Radio. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2015(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Radio to Television
In the year 1928 a radio statio in NYC, WRNY begins to broadcast television shows.
Source: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Electric Highboy and Electric Lowboy
In the year 1928 the eletric lowboy was one of the first radios to be powered by electricity. The eletric highboy was very similar to the lowboy but was different in size and design.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting -
Electric Compact
In the year 1929 the electric compact was a radio that also contained matching speakers as well. This was an upgrade to the electric highboy radio.
Sources:"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
The golden age of Radios
In the 1930's it was known as the golden age of radios due to all the innovations and inventions made involving the radio. Armstrong developed frequency modulation (FM). The beginning of built-in antennas started to be developed. Most importantly radios started to make their way to the automobile.
Sources: "Frequency Modulation." , Circuit. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Art Deco with Chrome Styling Radio
In the year 1934 this is when the radio started to be customizable and actually look presentable for the consumers.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Electric "Tombstone"
In the year 1937 the electric "tombstone" got its name fue to its oddly shaped body. This was just another unique design of the radio.
Sources: http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=196966(photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Bakelite - Art Deco style
In the year 1938 again another design of the radio and also a very different design from the last radio.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Eurea Plastic case
In the year 1940 then they started making cases for the radio to make it customizable and just make it more presentable and pleasing to the eye.
Sources: "Fada Model 605." Fada Model 605. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015 -
Mounted in a Globe
In the year 1940 they started putting the radio into objects like the globe. This just made it look good.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
Radio+clock
In the year 1950 radios started to piece together clocks and radios it made it very convienient.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
1960 Radios
In 1960 the radio started to take more colors and more options to pick from. -
1970 Radio
In the 1970's you can see the radio is starting to get more modern and tranforming into a different design from the others.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov. 2015. -
1970-2000
In the year 2000 the miniaturization of electronics resulted in a new generation of radios. The Transistorized novelty radio. These were small, inexpensive radios.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline." CBN History: Radio/Broadcasting Timeline. Web. 9 Nov -
Todays Radio
Today radios are much smaller and most people don't use radios but use the radio in their car or use their phones and computers. These new advances in technology combined the radio with other technology to create convience for the consumer.
Sources: "80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 11 Nov. 2015(Photo)
"The History of the Radio." The History of the Radio. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"80 Years." 80 Years. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
"The History of Radio." The Sonos Blog RSS 092. Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
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