However, as any seasoned boat owner can tell you, the right equipment is the cornerstone of maritime safety. What is a VHF radio, and why do I need one? A VHF radio is the centerpiece of your boat’s ...

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For the radio, the 1930s was a golden age. At the start of the decade 12 million American households owned a radio, and by 1939 this total had exploded to more than 28 million. But why was this ...

A crystal radio is basically a high Q resonator tied to an antenna and an envelope detector. These days the envelope detector is a point contact diode such as a 1N34 Germanium diode. The resonant ...

They had to catch the attention of the public. That happened with the hand-held radio. The first transistor radio was a joint project between the Regency Division of Industrial Development ...

But, sometimes, it isn’t practical. [Ham Radio Rookie] knew about random wire antennas but didn’t want a wire antenna. So, he took carbon fiber extension poles and Faraday tape and made a ...

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Learn More › In this digital age, where we rely on our phones for so much information, it’s easy to overlook the good old radio. But an emergency radio will keep you informed with news and weather ...

Many apps that work on Windows 11/10 need to control the Radio in order to function properly. Therefore, Microsoft has given you, the user, control over this feature. You can choose which app you ...

DAB radios can seem like legacy tech in a world of Bluetooth speakers and phones that can act as wake-up alarms. But the simplicity is why we use a DAB radio every single day, even now. Here’s our ...

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The Cure perform in front of a small audience of lucky fans at the BBC Radio Theatre. Sir Lenny Henry presents a concert celebrating 50 years of Philly Soul.