Verkkoa century after marconi’s experimental transmissions, this book examines the history of radio and traces its development from theories advanced by. Verkkoa century after marconi’s experimental transmissions, this book examines the history of radio and traces its development from theories advanced by james clerk maxwell and heinrich hertz to the first practical demonstrations by. Verkkowhile radio dominated the airwaves for much of the early 20th century, the advent of television would soon revolutionize the broadcasting industry. Like the ocean moving a boat, radio waves carry data through the air. Verkkoby 1950 an african novice could gain access to the airwaves in less than a minute. This cheap set contrasted to expensive and complex equipment used by amateurs.
