Digital Communications Technologies
Leap by leap the technology world has grown into so much more than we have ever thought. One of the technological advances that I have most enjoyed growing up is FM radio. Edwin Armstrong after inventing the regenerative circuit and not getting credit for it decides to move forward and invented FM radio. According to my lecture notes he accomplished this by modulating the frequency instead of the amplitude of radio waves. FM radio brought us clearer sound versus the staticky AM radio. FM radio is inexpensive for people who want to start up their own station with great quality sound.
Hello! I agree with you that the FM radio is a very important invention and I also grew up listening to it. I would listen to FM radio every day on my way from and back to school and it was very fun. Looking back to what we learned in class about Edwin Armstrong, it is crazy to think how disappointed he got when he didn't get credit for the things he did and how in the end, he commits suicide. Luckily we still have his inventions around to use and inspire other inventors to create new things.
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ReplyDeleteI agree. One of my favorite things that we have learned about so far has been the creation of FM radio. I especially liked learning about Edwin Armstrong and his life's work. I wish that things had turned out different for him, but if not for him FM radio would have taken longer to create. I think listening to FM radio is something that I will always enjoy.
-Alexandria Villarreal
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ReplyDeleteI can agree that FM radio is definitely one of the most interesting and impactful technology we have discussed in class so far. The invention of FM radio changed our lives forever and introduced us to the beginning of newer technology. Its ability to operate at lower energy levels and at lower costs made radio accessible to everyone. This brought us to the world of information and entertainment!
- Alexandra Alvarez
FM radio is certainly one of the most influential communication technologies ever made. Radio talk shows and music stations were a part of my life when I would drive to school and to home everyday. FM radio had a huge impact on me when I began hearing good music like Nelly Furtado “Say it Right” or Gwen Stefani “Hollaback Girl”. Music like that had a powerful effect on me. I thank Edwin Armstrong for making that possible all individuals who helped develop FM radio as I know it today. - Noah Alkusari
ReplyDeleteWith a technology as crucial as radio, I like how you identify the person who made it all possible, even if they did not receive credit. Not only that, but I also like how you show the differences in the new FM radio, and the advantages it holds over the preceding FM radio. From cars, to our phones, to streaming sites, FM radio now allows new artists to easily create and format their sound into the clear, crisp quality they desire, thanks to Edwin Armstrong.
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