Revisiting the History of Wireless Radio: Who Really Invented It?

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The discussion centers on the historical debate over who truly invented wireless radio, with many attributing the title to Guglielmo Marconi, while others argue for Nikola Tesla or Edwin Armstrong. Tesla is recognized for being the first to patent radio technology, but Marconi is often credited for creating a functional radio system that transmitted sound. Participants highlight the contributions of various inventors, including Heinrich Hertz, who verified electromagnetic waves, and Armstrong, who developed FM modulation. The conversation also touches on the complexities of defining "invention" versus "discovery" in the context of radio technology. Ultimately, the history of radio involves multiple figures and innovations, making it a crowded and nuanced field.
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There was also my great-grandfather, a fisherman with iron dentures who had an ill-fated encounter with an electric eel... :rolleyes:
 

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