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http://www.sterlingtimes.org/radio_sponsorship.htm
1930s sponsored English language radio in Europe. Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.sterlingtimes.org/radio_sponsorship.htm
http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/radio
1950's British Radio Nostalgia Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/radio
http://home.luna.nl/~arjan-muil/radio/museum.html
A World of Wireless, virtual radiomuseum Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://home.luna.nl/~arjan-muil/radio/museum.html
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/engrser.html
ASD Decision Documents (FCC) Open in a new browser window
   Links to early US radio documents from the Department of Commerce, Federal Radio Commission, and Federal Communications Commission.
   http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/engrser.html
http://www.las-solanas.com/arsa/
Airheads Radio Survey Archive Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.las-solanas.com/arsa/
http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/aa.html
Amos 'n' Andy In Person Open in a new browser window
   Analysis and history of the US show that ran from 1928 to 1943, written by Elizabeth McLeod.
   http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/aa.html
http://clarkphotos.spaces.live.com/
BBC Radio London photographs Open in a new browser window
   Roger Clark's photographs of the station and staff, taken in the 1970's and 1980's. A unique record of a radio station of the era. There are over 700 photos on display.
   http://clarkphotos.spaces.live.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1204729.stm
BBC Radio classics: 1922-46 Open in a new browser window
   BBC site with historic recordings from the first daily radio service in 1922 until the end of World War 2.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1204729.stm
http://www.bayarearadio.org
Bay Area Radio Museum Open in a new browser window
   The history of radio broadcasting in the San Francisco Bay Area, including streaming audio, photographs and memorabilia dating back to the early 20th Century.
   http://www.bayarearadio.org
http://www.bossradioforever.com
Boss Radio Forever Open in a new browser window
   The history of 1965 Los Angeles rock and roll radio station KHJ.
   http://www.bossradioforever.com
http://www.cflradio.net
Central Florida Radio Open in a new browser window
   History of Radio Stations in Central Florida form Orlando to Deland
   http://www.cflradio.net
http://www.dcnyradio.8m.net/
DCNYRadio Memory Bank Open in a new browser window
   Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Boston and New York radio and TV memories.
   http://www.dcnyradio.8m.net/
http://www.zen77094.zen.co.uk/vintagebroadcasting/
Dave's Vintage Broadcasting Open in a new browser window
   An interesting site with a lot of audio and some history of stations in the UK.
   http://www.zen77094.zen.co.uk/vintagebroadcasting/
http://www.deforestradio.com
Dr. Lee De Forest Radio History Open in a new browser window
   Chronicles the history of De Forest radios.
   http://www.deforestradio.com
http://www.hounddoglorenz.com
George "Hound dog" Lorenz Open in a new browser window
   History of Buffalo, New York's "Father of Rock and Roll Radio." Features pictures, sounds and articles on George "Hound dog" Lorenz.
   http://www.hounddoglorenz.com
http://www.sterlingtimes.co.uk/children.htm
Hello Children Everywhere Open in a new browser window
   A celebration of the BBC Light Programme's Saturday morning "Children's Favourites" with Uncle Mac, with record listings and some audio.
   http://www.sterlingtimes.co.uk/children.htm
http://www.radioyears.com
History of Central Florida Radio Stations. WPLA, WLAK, WONN Open in a new browser window
   History of Central Florida Radio Stations. Biographies, Memorabilia, and Audio clips of Central Florida radio stations and personalities.
   http://www.radioyears.com
http://www.wdrcobg.com/
History of WDRC Radio in Hartford, Connecticut Open in a new browser window
   Presents a visual and audio history of WDRC, Connecticut's oldest radio station.
   http://www.wdrcobg.com/
http://www.community-net.co.uk/radiogold/
Jeff's Radio Gold Open in a new browser window
   Personal site of a pop music radio fan in the UK details the history of Radio Caroline, 207, 208, RNL and other stations of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. With photos of studios, towers, and disc jockeys.
   http://www.community-net.co.uk/radiogold/
http://johnallen.com/radio.html
John Allen's Radio Pages Open in a new browser window
   Pictures and audio from the UK's BBC Radio London, LBC Newstalk (commercial speech station) and Imperial College Radio (student station).
   http://johnallen.com/radio.html
http://www.arar93.dsl.pipex.com/mds975/
MDS975 - Radio - Station History - Memorabilia - Radio Audio Open in a new browser window
   Radio history in the UK from 1920 until today, paying tribute to the BBC and Independent Local Radio, station histories, personalities plus radio receivers including crystal sets, transmitters & coverage maps.
   http://www.arar93.dsl.pipex.com/mds975/
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/r/arar93/mds975/Content/radmem.html
MDS975 Radio Memorabilia section Open in a new browser window
   A look at radio history in the UK from 1920 until today, paying tribute to the BBC, BBC Local Radio and Independent Local Radio.
   http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/r/arar93/mds975/Content/radmem.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/marconi/index.shtml
Marconi 100 - Marking a century of radio Open in a new browser window
   The BBC's story of Marconi's first trans-Atlantic broadcast in 1901 from Poldhu in Cornwall to Newfoundland.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/marconi/index.shtml
http://www.marconicalling.com
Marconi Calling Open in a new browser window
   On-line museum dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi and based on the Marconi companies early history.
   http://www.marconicalling.com
http://www.nathanstubblefield.com/
Nathan Stubblefield Open in a new browser window
   Kentucky farmer invents wireless telephone in 1892! But was it radio? Facts and folklore about Nathan Stubblefield by Bob Lochte.
   http://www.nathanstubblefield.com/
http://www.museum.tv/rhofsection.php
National Radio Hall of Fame & Museum Open in a new browser window
   Notes on the members
   http://www.museum.tv/rhofsection.php
http://www.ggninfo.com/
New England FM/TV History Open in a new browser window
   Articles on early history of TV and FM radio mostly in the New Hampshire area of the US, by Norm Gagnon.
   http://www.ggninfo.com/
http://www.roger.beckwith.btinternet.co.uk/bh/menu.htm
Old Radio Broadcasting Equipment and Memories Open in a new browser window
   Pictures of old BBC radio equipment and memories from the people who used it.
   http://www.roger.beckwith.btinternet.co.uk/bh/menu.htm
http://www.otrcat.com
Old Time Radio Catalog Open in a new browser window
   Detailed historical descriptions, photos, logs and free MP3 downloads of hundreds of classic radio series from the 1920's - 1950's.
   http://www.otrcat.com
http://www.otrhobbyist.com
Old Time Radio Hobbyist Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.otrhobbyist.com
http://ndaeuro.online.fr/gargot/index.htm
RADIOZONE Open in a new browser window
   The radio, mostly French,nits history, its stories, the radio and internet.
   http://ndaeuro.online.fr/gargot/index.htm
http://www.otr.com/
Radio Days: A Soundbite History Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.otr.com/
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/radio_service_bulletins.html
Radio Service Bulletins (1921-1927) Open in a new browser window
   These monthly Radio Service Bulletins were published by the US Bureau of Navigation, Department of Commerce in the 1920s and early 1930s.
   http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/radio_service_bulletins.html
http://www.otrstreet.com/
Radio of Yesteryear Open in a new browser window
   Radio programs on CD for trade.
   http://www.otrstreet.com/
http://www.radiopages.net/radio/
South Florida Radio History Open in a new browser window
   A collection of articles about the history of radio broadcasting in South Florida -- from 1923 to present. Part of the South Florida Radio Pages.
   http://www.radiopages.net/radio/
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/min.and.chris/orfordbooks/orfordbooks.htm
Stephen Potter at the BBC Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/min.and.chris/orfordbooks/orfordbooks.htm
http://www.stlradio.com
StlRadio Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive site which presents the history of St. Louis Broadcast Radio.
   http://www.stlradio.com
http://www.oldradio.com/
The Broadcast Archive Open in a new browser window
   Resources, documents, history, and trivia relating to US radio stations from 1913 onward.
   http://www.oldradio.com/
http://www.radiorewind.co.uk
The History of BBC Radio 1 Open in a new browser window
   Unofficial look back over the years of Britain's BBC Radio One. Includes sound files, jingles, listings, disc jockey profiles and photographs.
   http://www.radiorewind.co.uk
http://homepages.tesco.net/~martin.batesuk/marconi/marconi.htm
The Marconi Company Open in a new browser window
   A history of the Marconi Company, founded by Guglielmo Marconi.
   http://homepages.tesco.net/~martin.batesuk/marconi/marconi.htm
http://www.radiolicence.org.uk
The history of the UK radio licence Open in a new browser window
   In the United Kingdom you were required - from 1922 until 1971 - to pay for a radio licence in order to legally listen to the wireless. Illustrated history.
   http://www.radiolicence.org.uk
http://earlyradiohistory.us/
United States Early Radio History Open in a new browser window
   Articles and extracts about early radio and related technologies, in the United States from 1897 to 1927. By Thomas H. White.
   http://earlyradiohistory.us/
http://www.VeteransVOA.com
Veterans' Voice of America Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.VeteransVOA.com
http://www.wqmrwgaymemories.org
WQMR/WGAY Memories Open in a new browser window
   WQMR-WGAY, a Washington, DC institution for many years, is discussed here with articles, pictures, sound clips, radio worth remembering!
   http://www.wqmrwgaymemories.org

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