What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
This is the third installment in a recurring series that looks back at developments that have shaped radio broadcasting during the past 100 years, noting advancements and historical moments month by month. Read February’s story here.
100 Years Ago – March 1924: Following on the success of its station KDKA, Westinghouse is now testing the concept of linking stations in distant markets to carry programming from a central station. This “re-broadcasting,” as Westinghouse vice president, Harry P. Davis, explained “may be the solution” to the broadcasting problem that exists in terms of providing listeners with quality programming now that nearly 600 U.S. stations are on the air.
The testing involves the relay of programming from KDKA, located in East Pittsburgh, Penn. to…
