KDKA, Conrad & Westinghouse
When Pittsburgh Made Radio History
Frank Conrad & Amateur Radio
History’s first broadcaster was an early ham radio operator – and the potential of radio mesmerized him.
KDKA - 1020 On Your Radio Dial
The initials didn’t stand for anything…..except for the future of change in America.
George Westinghouse A Life of Destiny
“Well gentlemen, what do you think?” – George Westinghouse
The "Also-Rans"
Was Pittsburgh’s KDKA really first? At first it was, then later it wasn’t. Now it’s first again…maybe. You decide.
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