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Was Fessenden's first transmission of speech by radio broadcasted or wired?

  • Broadcasted

  • Wired

  • Both

  • It's unknown

Answer

**Broadcasted.** Fessenden's first transmission of speech by radio utilized wireless broadcasting technology. Unlike wired communication methods, broadcasting allowed radio waves to transmit audio signals over the air, enabling wireless reception by multiple radio receivers within the broadcast range. This groundbreaking demonstration marked a significant milestone in the development of wireless communication technology.
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