First wireless radio broadcast transmission made

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Reginald Fessenden transmits the first wireless radio broadcast; consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech.

December 24 1906


The Father of Radio Broadcasting: Reginald Fessenden

On 24 December 1906, the first radio broadcast for entertainment and music was transmitted from Brant Rock, Massachusetts to the general public. This pioneering broadcast was achieved after years of development work by Reginald Aubrey Fessenden (1866-1932) who built a complete system of wireless transmission and reception using amplitude modulation (AM) of continuous electromagnetic waves. This technology was a revolutionary departure from transmission of dots and dashes widespread at the time.

The plaque may be viewed at the antenna base at Blackman's Point, 2 Central Street, Brant Rock, Massachusetts. For access to the property, contact Dana Blackman +1 781 834 4755

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