The first generation of professional broadcasting was marked by the Press-Radio Wars. Everywhere, newspapers worked hard to stop radio news from taking over. Newspapers attacked with political lobbying, law suits, restrictive practices and economic sanctions. Read more
Although still in its infancy, radio news social value was enshrined in public policy in 1927. Read more
Broadcasting grew rapidly between 1920-1926, the radio news early years. The news focus at the time was mainly special events and sports. Newspapers tried to block regular newscasts. Read more
Radio news inception was slow. Few radio professionals considered broadcasting as useful. It took the amateurs to get this started. Read more
We define radio news as reliable information about current events. However, that’s just the starting point. Many questions arise about facts, truth, and meaning. Read more
Join us in an eleven part series which explores radio news history over the past century. Despite its rise and fall, radio news continues to be an important part of our lives. Read more
Shortwave radio diversity reception provides a way to combine several fluctuating signals and get a solid result. It provided the foundation for most radio news received in America for years. Read more
If you enjoy radio and broadcasting history, you will absolutely love an amazing web site with hundreds of radio magazines online. Full text and many searchable. Read more
Ham radio is about making the most of useless frequencies. And supporting scientific discovery along the way. Read more
Ham radio parity is a big deal for hams and shortwave listeners in America. Parity makes it easier to use outdoor antennas. Here’s how. Read more