Radio

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The History of the Radio
The history of the radio is actually a lot more complicated than most media that has been introduced to us. Alexander Popov, Nikola Tesla, and Guglielmo Marconi were all attributed to the invention of the radio. The earlier history of the radio actually surrounded the early use of technology in order to create instruments that can understand radio waves. The radio has been in existence since the 1800s (Wikipedia, 2006). It was originally called "[|wireless telegraphy]" due to its ability to transmit information over a wireless channel.



//**Tesla**// > >
 * One of the most important inventors in history
 * Holder of the US patent for the invention of the radio; called the "wireless transimission of data"
 * "Developed means to reliably produce radio frequencies, publicly demonstrated the principles of radio, and transmitted long-distance signals" (Wikipedia, 2006)



//**Marconi**//
 * One of the early experimenters of radio

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Radio

 * Advantages**
 * Ability to communicate over large distances (across bodies of water)
 * Effective when it comes to communicating with a local market
 * Relatively inexpensive form on communication
 * Ability to target specific audiences

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 * Disadvantages**
 * Can only reach the audience through verbal announcements (audio)
 * Low attention exhibited by the audience
 * Interference

Uses of the radio
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 * Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) - detects objects from a distance by the echo that it creates
 * [|GPS] (Global Positioning System)
 * Video
 * Digital
 * Satellite Radio
 * Digital Audio Broadcasting
 * Digital Television
 * Communication
 * Internet Radio
 * Audio
 * AM (Amplitude Modulation) Broadcast Radio
 * FM (Frequency Modulation) Broadcast Radio

Topics covered in radio stations today
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 * Discussion
 * Controversies
 * Relationship advice
 * News
 * Traffic
 * Religious occasions
 * Sports

Related Wiki Links

 * Paranormal Radio Genre

Related Campus Link
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 * [|CFRE Radio]

"Guglielmo Marconi." __Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia__. 15 Nov. 2006. 19 Nov. 2006 <[|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi>.]

"Nikola Tesla." __Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia__. 18 Nov. 2006. 19 Nov. 2006 <[|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla>.]

"Radio." __Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia__. 14 Nov. 2006. 19 Nov. 2006 <[|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio>.]

Resources
"Disadvantages of Radio." __Masterseek__. 2000. 19 Nov. 2006 <[|http://ollie.dcccd.edu/mrkt2370/Chapters/ch9/9advdis.htm>.]

"History of Radio." __Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia__. 6 Nov. 2006. 8 Nov. 2006 <[|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_radio>.]

McGoldrick. "Advantages of Radio." 1996. 19 Nov. 2006 <[|http://www.ciadvertising.org/studies/student/99_spring/interactive/joohwan/assignment1/radioadv.html>.]