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The station began broadcasting on February 2, 1940, as experimental station W9XEN, licensed to Chicago-based radio/television manufacturer Zenith Radio Corporation. [ 3 ] [ 9 ] In May 1940, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the establishment, effective January 1, 1941, of an FM radio band operating on 40 channels spanning 42 ...
Audiences at the Edgewater Beach Hotel could watch WJAZ studio performances through sound-proofed plate-glass windows (1923) [1] WJAZ was first licensed on August 17, 1922 [2] to the Chicago Radio Laboratory (reorganized in 1924 as the Zenith Radio Corporation), for operation on the standard "entertainment" wavelength of 360 meters (833 kHz). [3]
They were joined in 1921 by Eugene F. McDonald, [4] and Zenith Radio Company was incorporated in 1923. The fledgling company soon became known for its high-quality radios and electronic innovations. Zenith introduced the first portable radio in 1924, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] the first mass-produced AC radio in 1926, [ 5 ] and push-button tuning in 1927. [ 4 ]
Of the many products of Zenith Radio, the 'Trans-Oceanic' series of portable radios were among the most famous. [2] McDonald was a keen yachtsman and outdoorsman and wished for a portable radio that would provide entertainment broadcasts as well as being able to tune into weather, marine and international shortwave stations.
Zenith had originally occupied television channel 1 in Chicago starting on February 2, 1939, when W9XZV went on the air. [3] [4] W9XZV was one of America's first non-mechanical television stations and, until October 1940, the only television station in Chicago. [3] Zenith's allocation was later moved to channel 2. [4]
Invoking the Intercity Radio Company case rulings, Zenith ignored the Commerce Department's order to return WJAZ to its assigned frequency. On January 20, 1926, a federal court suit, United States versus Zenith Radio Corporation and E. F. McDonald, was filed in Chicago. McDonald expected a narrow ruling in his favor, claiming that only a small ...
The following is a list of AM radio stations transmitting in C-QUAM stereo throughout the world, ... "Zenith Classic Rock" [10] 1584 Waterford Ireland Classic rock
Founder and CEO of Zenith Radio Corporation: Known for: Marketed the first portable multiband radio, the first TV remote control, and developer of the worlds first “Pay Per View” television service that made its global debut on May 1, 1950 . Yachtsman, detailed management style, and commitment to quality of Zenith Radio Corporation products.