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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 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 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 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 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.
History of Radio Pictures
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You can’t see radio waves, but you can check out relevant telegraphs, vacuum tubes and early radio models in this gallery.
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.
How Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
When Was the Radio Invented?
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Many people consider Guglielmo Marconi the inventor of the radio. After all, he did get the Nobel Prize for it. But others credit Nikola Tesla because the Supreme Court upheld his patent for the invention of radio. So who should get the recognition?
Could a wireless radio network save a miner's life?
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Could a wireless radio network save a miner's life? Radios can alert miners of possible trouble. Learn about the value of a wireless radio network.