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How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
How HD Radio Works
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HD Radio promises higher quality sound, more stations and extra information. See how HD radio works, from the digital signal to your HD radio receiver.
How Ham Radio Works
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Ham radio lets people talk across the globe, wirelessly and inexpensively. Learn how to get started in ham radio, from licenses to equipment, and check out two-way radio reviews.
How Internet Radio Works
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Radio broadcasts over the Internet are increasingly popular and populist. Learn more about the media revolution that is Internet radio.
How the Radio Spectrum Works
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AM radio, FM radio, CB radio... These are all different chunks of the radio spectrum. Find out about the thousands of different uses for radio waves!
How Radio Shows Work
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Radio shows were once the most popular form of American home entertainment. Learn about radio shows and find out why some shows are still popular.
How Satellite Radio Works
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Satellite radio is up and running. This means nonstop music (beamed down from space, no less), no ads, and coast-to-coast reception -- learn how satellite radio works!
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.
Radio Telescope Image Gallery
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The radio telescope pictures in this gallery feature observatories around the world. See radio telescope pictures and the astronomers who use them.