Listings for educational and informational sites relating to the history of radio.
This page was last updated on October 1st, 2008
This page was last updated on October 1st, 2008
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Dr. Lee De Forest Radio History
Chronicles the history of De Forest radios.
This is ILR
History and audio from early British independent radio stations.
Radio of Yesteryear
Old time US radio programs available on CD or for trade.
Radio Service Bulletins (1921-1927)
These monthly Radio Service Bulletins were published by the US Bureau of Navigation, Department of Commerce in the 1920s and early 1930s.
John Allen's Radio Pages
Pictures and audio from the UK's BBC Radio London, LBC Newstalk (commercial speech station) and Imperial College Radio (student station).
StlRadio
A comprehensive site which presents the history of St. Louis Broadcast Radio.
A World of Wireless, virtual radiomuseum
A virtual radiomuseum of the early history of radio from a Dutch perspective. Learn about the early history, enjoy the nostalgia or browse the database which contains 150 free downloadable Philips diagrams.
Old Radio Broadcasting Equipment and Memories
Pictures of old BBC radio equipment and memories from the people who used it.
The Marconi Company
A history of the Marconi Company, founded by Guglielmo Marconi.
DRAGNET OLD TIME RADIO
Radio programs of yesteryear on CD for trade.
Boss Radio Forever
The history of 1965 Los Angeles rock and roll radio station KHJ.
1950's British Radio Nostalgia
From Mrs. Dale's Diary to Take It From Here. A comprehensive collection of BBC Radio programmes in the 1950's are reviewed here. Some with audio clips.
History of WDRC Radio in Hartford, Connecticut
Presents a visual and audio history of WDRC, Connecticut's oldest radio station.
Central Florida Radio
History of Radio Stations in Central Florida form Orlando to Deland
Marconi 100 - Marking a century of radio
The BBC's story of Marconi's first trans-Atlantic broadcast in 1901 from Poldhu in Cornwall to Newfoundland.
The History of BBC Radio 1
Unofficial look back over the years of Britain's BBC Radio One. Includes sound files, jingles, listings, disc jockey profiles and photographs.
Marconi Calling
On-line museum dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi and based on the Marconi companies early history.
History of American Broadcasting
AM and FM station lists from the 1920s through 1950s. Articles mostly on early history of radio and TV.
George "Hound dog" Lorenz
History of Buffalo, New York's "Father of Rock and Roll Radio." Features pictures, sounds and articles on George "Hound dog" Lorenz.
Old Time Radio Hobbyist
A collection of radio shows for sale or (preferred) trade. Offers two radio shows a month (in downloadable RealAudio), OTR trivia, radio museum and history of radio.
Larry Matthews' Minor Career In Radio
Larry's erratic history of being a disc jockey starting in California in 1967. Also the technological changes that have occurred to change the industry.
BBC Radio classics: 1922-46
BBC site with historic recordings from the first daily radio service in 1922 until the end of World War 2.
1930s sponsored English language radio in Europe.
These pages record some of the history of the early English-language sponsored or commercial stations that transmitted to the United Kingdom during the 1930s.
United States Early Radio History
Articles and extracts about early radio and related technologies, in the United States from 1897 to 1927. By Thomas H. White.
Radio Days: A Soundbite History
Experience the history of broadcast radio including both news and entertainment. Plus a monthly updated timeline of broadcast radio and many links to other radio-related material.
The Broadcast Archive
Resources, documents, history, and trivia relating to US radio stations from 1913 onward.
Hello Children Everywhere
A celebration of the BBC Light Programme's Saturday morning "Children's Favourites" with Uncle Mac, with record listings and some audio.
ASD Decision Documents (FCC)
Links to early US radio documents from the Department of Commerce, Federal Radio Commission, and Federal Communications Commission.
Buffalo Broadcasting Pioneers
History of Buffalo radio & television including WKBW, WGR, WBEN, WEBR & WBNY. Learn more about Buffalo Bob Smith, George "Hound dog" Lorenz and Irv Weinstein.
South Florida Radio History
A collection of articles about the history of radio broadcasting in South Florida -- from 1923 to present. Part of the South Florida Radio Pages.
West Virginia Broadcasting History
Lists and histories of individual stations
DCNYRadio Memory Bank
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Boston and New York radio and TV memories.
Veterans' Voice of America
The not-for-profit organization for the preservation of the first global reach Voice of America facility, the Bethany Station, located in West Chester, Ohio.
Dave's Vintage Broadcasting
An interesting site with a lot of audio and some history of stations in the UK.
MDS975 Radio Memorabilia section
A look at radio history in the UK from 1920 until today, paying tribute to the BBC, BBC Local Radio and Independent Local Radio.
WQMR/WGAY Memories
WQMR-WGAY, a Washington, DC institution for many years, is discussed here with articles, pictures, sound clips, radio worth remembering!
Nathan Stubblefield
Kentucky farmer invents wireless telephone in 1892! But was it radio? Facts and folklore about Nathan Stubblefield by Bob Lochte.
Airheads Radio Survey Archive
An historical archive of pop music radio surveys from the 50s through the 80s. The searchable singles & albums chart data are cross-referenced and include many local or regional hits.
Amos 'n' Andy In Person
Analysis and history of the US show that ran from 1928 to 1943, written by Elizabeth McLeod.
Stephen Potter at the BBC
A new insight into radio in the second world war. Stephen Potter, author of Gamesmanship and One-Upmanship, was a key writer/producer of Feature programmes for BBC radio in the 1940s.
WKBW Radio History
History of Buffalo Radio Station WKBW. Focuses on its 1958 switch to Top 40.
New England FM/TV History
Articles on early history of TV and FM radio mostly in the New Hampshire area of the US, by Norm Gagnon.
Chronicles the history of De Forest radios.
History and audio from early British independent radio stations.
Old time US radio programs available on CD or for trade.
These monthly Radio Service Bulletins were published by the US Bureau of Navigation, Department of Commerce in the 1920s and early 1930s.
Pictures and audio from the UK's BBC Radio London, LBC Newstalk (commercial speech station) and Imperial College Radio (student station).
A comprehensive site which presents the history of St. Louis Broadcast Radio.
A virtual radiomuseum of the early history of radio from a Dutch perspective. Learn about the early history, enjoy the nostalgia or browse the database which contains 150 free downloadable Philips diagrams.
Pictures of old BBC radio equipment and memories from the people who used it.
A history of the Marconi Company, founded by Guglielmo Marconi.
Radio programs of yesteryear on CD for trade.
The history of 1965 Los Angeles rock and roll radio station KHJ.
From Mrs. Dale's Diary to Take It From Here. A comprehensive collection of BBC Radio programmes in the 1950's are reviewed here. Some with audio clips.
Presents a visual and audio history of WDRC, Connecticut's oldest radio station.
History of Radio Stations in Central Florida form Orlando to Deland
The BBC's story of Marconi's first trans-Atlantic broadcast in 1901 from Poldhu in Cornwall to Newfoundland.
Unofficial look back over the years of Britain's BBC Radio One. Includes sound files, jingles, listings, disc jockey profiles and photographs.
On-line museum dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi and based on the Marconi companies early history.
AM and FM station lists from the 1920s through 1950s. Articles mostly on early history of radio and TV.
History of Buffalo, New York's "Father of Rock and Roll Radio." Features pictures, sounds and articles on George "Hound dog" Lorenz.
A collection of radio shows for sale or (preferred) trade. Offers two radio shows a month (in downloadable RealAudio), OTR trivia, radio museum and history of radio.
Larry's erratic history of being a disc jockey starting in California in 1967. Also the technological changes that have occurred to change the industry.
BBC site with historic recordings from the first daily radio service in 1922 until the end of World War 2.
These pages record some of the history of the early English-language sponsored or commercial stations that transmitted to the United Kingdom during the 1930s.
Articles and extracts about early radio and related technologies, in the United States from 1897 to 1927. By Thomas H. White.
Experience the history of broadcast radio including both news and entertainment. Plus a monthly updated timeline of broadcast radio and many links to other radio-related material.
Resources, documents, history, and trivia relating to US radio stations from 1913 onward.
A celebration of the BBC Light Programme's Saturday morning "Children's Favourites" with Uncle Mac, with record listings and some audio.
Links to early US radio documents from the Department of Commerce, Federal Radio Commission, and Federal Communications Commission.
History of Buffalo radio & television including WKBW, WGR, WBEN, WEBR & WBNY. Learn more about Buffalo Bob Smith, George "Hound dog" Lorenz and Irv Weinstein.
A collection of articles about the history of radio broadcasting in South Florida -- from 1923 to present. Part of the South Florida Radio Pages.
Lists and histories of individual stations
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Boston and New York radio and TV memories.
The not-for-profit organization for the preservation of the first global reach Voice of America facility, the Bethany Station, located in West Chester, Ohio.
An interesting site with a lot of audio and some history of stations in the UK.
A look at radio history in the UK from 1920 until today, paying tribute to the BBC, BBC Local Radio and Independent Local Radio.
WQMR-WGAY, a Washington, DC institution for many years, is discussed here with articles, pictures, sound clips, radio worth remembering!
Kentucky farmer invents wireless telephone in 1892! But was it radio? Facts and folklore about Nathan Stubblefield by Bob Lochte.
An historical archive of pop music radio surveys from the 50s through the 80s. The searchable singles & albums chart data are cross-referenced and include many local or regional hits.
Analysis and history of the US show that ran from 1928 to 1943, written by Elizabeth McLeod.
A new insight into radio in the second world war. Stephen Potter, author of Gamesmanship and One-Upmanship, was a key writer/producer of Feature programmes for BBC radio in the 1940s.
History of Buffalo Radio Station WKBW. Focuses on its 1958 switch to Top 40.
Articles on early history of TV and FM radio mostly in the New Hampshire area of the US, by Norm Gagnon.
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