5 Questions
Who is considered the inventor of the radio?
Guglielmo Marconi
When was the first voice transmission broadcast using the audion tube?
1906
What was the content of the distress signal received by David Sarnoff from the Titanic?
S.S. Titanic ran into iceberg. Sinking fast.
Which was the first licensed commercial radio station, and where was it located?
KDKA, in Pittsburgh, USA
What was the role of networks in radio broadcasting?
They linked many stations together to broadcast the same messages, reaching large audiences and appealing to advertisers.
Test your knowledge of the history of radio technology, from Guglielmo Marconi's invention to the first voice transmission and the use of audion tube. Learn about the early developments and key figures in the advancement of wireless communication.
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