Chapter 17
Ten Epic Radio Broadcasts
IN THIS CHAPTER
Celebrating the pioneers of radio
Revolutionizing the concept of broadcasting
Remembering the moment when radio changed the world
The history of radio is full of miraculous broadcasts that have moved communities to epic feats of heroism. It also contains frightening moments that have brought listeners into states of collective panic. Once you get ahold of a radio broadcast facility, you must always remain aware of how your transmission is affecting those who are tuning in.
In this chapter, you will discover ten epic radio broadcasts that — for better or worse — commanded the attention of their listeners and discovered new powers of the wireless medium. May they serve as some inspiration to you.
The Birth of Radio (March 1, 1893)
The invention of radio has been hotly contested — and mired in controversy at the U.S. Patent Office — but most historians agree that Nikola Tesla made the first public demonstration of a radio broadcast in St. Louis in 1893 at a meeting of the National Electric Light Association. It was a follow-up ...
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