Chapter 5

Radio

Introduction
1873 James Clerk Maxwell theory of electromagnetism 1880s Heinrich Hertz generated radio energy from Maxwell theory Guglielmo Marconi Morse code using radio waves. 1897 received a patent and financial backing 1904 John Fleming vacuum tube led the way to voice transmission 1907 Lee De Forest audion tube improvement on Flemings tube amplifying sound

The Sinking of Titanic

all ship holding more than 50 passengers to carry radio for safety purpose 1912 sinking of the Titanic captain disregard the signal wireless operator signed off for the night Radio Act 1912 emphasize safety assigned particular wavelength separated from amateur transmission

Early Radio Stations

by 1923 radio licenses had been issued to more than 600 stations receiving sets were in nearly 1 million homes unfortunately all stations were on the same frequency broadcasting different time then came interference as station increased one programming form dubbed potted palm music drama was also attempted religious broadcasting

The Rise of Advertising

early stage donations from citizens, tax levis on radio sets, government funding pay message to broadcast early advertising concept by AT&T

The Golden Era of Radio

From Earphones to loudspeakers old carbon microphones to ribbon microphones introduction of battery sets primary entertainment medium during Depression most radio programs produced by advertising agencies

College Radio
operate much like public radio stations independent operated radio station owned by the college but operated by the students as both a learning experience and a form of expression offer computer-programmed music during school hours and live DJ programming after school located at lower end of the FM band reached only 2-5 mile radius inexpensive now internet-only student stations.

Satellite and HD Radio

digital technology early beginning gain partners among automobile manufacturers conventional broadcasters developed HD Radio or In-band on-channel (IBOC) digital signals can be heard on the same radios and at the same dial position as conventional analog radio signals. however they must buy a special radio in order to hear HD radio but the programming is free. not a compulsory action

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