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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