What was Fessenden's biggest contribution to radio technology?
Making it more affordable
Building bigger radios
Developing AM radio
Inventing radio advertising
Answer
Fessenden played a pivotal role in the advancement of radio technology by pioneering the development of AM radio (Amplitude Modulation). Through AM radio, he successfully transmitted human speech over significant distances, marking a milestone in the field of wireless communication. This breakthrough paved the way for the widespread use of radio broadcasting and laid the foundation for modern-day radio technologies.
The Remarkable Reginald Fessenden: A Quiz on the Canadian Inventor and Innovator
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