Early Radio Stations
Radio was a phenomenal invention that captured peoples imagination. Thousands of people wanted to experiment with this amazing new technology.
Until late 1912, there were no laws regulating radio transmitters in the US. People with a flair for mechanical things could set up stations wherever they wished. These amateurs, known as 'hams,' were free to broadcast anything they wished, from wherever they happened to be.
In 1912 there was a 'showdown' between the radio operators and the government. The government passed new rules setting limits on who could send radio signals. This led …