Chapter 5: Radio Flashcards
1
Q
Electromagnetic waves
A
Invisible electric impulses similar to visible light, made by James Maxwell
2
Q
________ experiments helped with the development of wireless communication
A
Hertz’s
3
Q
Wireless telegraphy
A
Form of voiceless point-to-point communication
4
Q
Broadcasting
A
Transmission of radio waves
5
Q
Narrowcasting
A
Person-to-person communication
6
Q
Radio corporation of America
A
Acquired by Marconi, radio patterns of other US companies
7
Q
Network
A
Links, through phone lines
8
Q
Wireless Ship Act of 1910
A
Required large ships to have wireless communication
9
Q
Radio Act of 1912
A
Required radio operators to get a license
10
Q
Radio Act of 1927
A
Established FRC
