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Radio and TV

Wireless radio was invented by Marconi at the turn of the century. In the twenties the AM radio broadcast industry was created. Later the higher quality FM radio was introduced. Interactive radio communication is used by ships, airplanes, remote stations, ham operators. The commercial broadcast TV industry was created after World War II. These industries are all allocated portions of the electromagnetic spectrum for their activities.


norman@eco.utexas.edu
Thu Jun 8 16:37:44 CDT 1995