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Again during World War II, as it had done during the first World War, the United States Congress suspended all amateur radio operations. [9] With most of the American amateur radio operators in the armed forces at this time, the US government created the War Emergency Radio Service which would remain active through 1945.
After World War II: The FM radio broadcast was introduced in Germany. 1948: A new wavelength plan was set up for Europe at a meeting in Copenhagen. Because of the recent war, Germany (which was not even invited) was only given a few medium-wave frequencies, which are not very good for broadcasting.
Shortwave: Shortwave broadcasting in the United States also dates back to the 1920s, though the shortwave bands were nationalized during World War II and were not opened to private broadcasters again until 1962. Like AM, shortwave stations benefit from atmospheric propagation and can cover vast areas of territory, but the higher frequencies are ...
Frank Sinatra and Alida Valli converse over Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. The Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) had its origins in the U.S. War Department's quest to improve troop morale. This quest began with short-wave broadcasts of educational and information programs to troops in 1940.
World War II propaganda radio stations (11 P) Pages in category "Radio during World War II" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total.
Broadcast to Allied Merchant Ships (BAMS) was a protocol and system of broadcasts for Allied merchant ship convoys that was used during World War II to provide for the transmission of official messages to merchant ships in any part of the world. [1] [2] The BAMS system is designed for communication by the best employment of radio stations ...
The Utility Radio or Wartime Civilian Receiver was a valve domestic radio receiver, manufactured in Great Britain during World War II starting in July 1944. It was designed by G.D. Reynolds of Murphy Radio. Both AC and battery-operated versions were made. [1] [2] [3]
The SCR-694 is a portable high frequency two way radio set that was used by the U.S. military during World War II.The SCR-694 provides transmission and reception of AM radiotelephony and MCW or CW radiotelegraphy within the frequency range of 3.800 to 6.500 MHz.