Radio History Flashcards
What is at the heart of All Media
Story Telling
What year was the Wireless and Telegraphy Act formed?
1905
Who authorised the transmission or reception of wireless messages?
The Postmaster General (PMG)
When was the first demonstration of Radio in Australia?
Early 1920
Who, considered pioneers of the industry, was radio built on?
Amateur Broadcasters
When and what call sign was the first radio station in Australia?
13 November 1923, 2SB
What number begins NSW call signs?
2
What number begins Victorian call signs?
3
What number begins QLD call signs?
4
Explain A class radio stations
They maintain revenue from listeners subscriptions collected by the Government
They are permitted restricted advertising
Overtime moved to form national broadcasting service the ABC
Explain B class radio stations
Operated privately with no support from subscription
Advertising was done in 5 min blocks
Newspapers, religious and political groups applying for licenses
What did early radio programs consist of?
Drama, comedy, music, soap operas connected with the theatre
Children’s programming was also very important
What year did television come about?
1956
How did radio progress to combat the popularity of television?
Talkback radio, news and DJ’s
What is a key concept of early radio
Theatre of the mind
