“Good evening, everybody!” This was the salutation Lowell Thomas (1892–1981) gave every weeknight for more than 45 years. Thomas was the voice tens of millions of people listened to on the radio to find out what was happening in the world. Lowell, however, didn’t live his life behind the microphone. He lived more broadly than…

CARNARVON, South Africa—South African officials and scientists on Monday celebrated a milestone towards building the world’s largest radio astronomy instrument, which is co-hosted with Australia and aims to unlock mysteries of the universe. The construction launch outside the remote town of Carnarvon, Northern Cape, marks the next phase of developing a complex instrument aimed at…

“The Loudspeaker” is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley. The film is also known as “The Radio Star” in the United Kingdom. Wisecracking Joe Miller (Ray Walker) makes it big time in radio. When he gives his girlfriend Janet (Julie Bishop) her big break, she becomes an even bigger star. He feels…

Life Under the Horseshoe is a fun, entertaining, and historical look at Spring City, Utah’s only live FM stage radio show. The film teaches us a little about history while taking us back to the golden age of radio. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” –…

Dozens of prominent Radio-Canada personalities are urging their employer to fight back against a recent CRTC decision ordering the public broadcaster to apologize over the on-air use of the N-word. The journalists, hosts and commentators say in an open letter published in La Presse that last week’s decision threatens journalistic freedom and independence and opens…

Communication through the air. You cannot see it move. It’s a beautiful, magical thing. The technology has grown by leaps and bounds through the decades. We take our smart phones for granted now. But during World War II, you needed wires and antennas, transmitters and receivers that worked. Harnessing the power of electromagnetic waves to…

Ondas Holdings Inc. subsidiary Ondas Networks won a radio system order to implement the North American Rail Lab. The financial terms were not disclosed. The Rail Lab, hosted at Ondas Networks headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, serves multiple purposes. Notably, the lab is focused on multiple frequency bands and networks beyond the 900 MHz that Ondas is targeting…

The Chinese communist regime’s recent radio show has been broadcasting in Taiwan. Its soft propaganda is causing concerns with experts over infiltration of and influencing of the Taiwan election next year. The Chinese state-run Central Radio and Television Station launched “The Voice of the Taiwan Strait” in March, under the slogan “A Family Across the…

Ondas Holdings Inc subsidiary Ondas Networks Inc’s Mercury Radio got authorized for use in the nationwide licensed 450 MHz Air-Ground frequency band. The new radio conforms to the lower transmit power allowed by the FCC waiver for the licensed Air-Ground Frequency Band. Ondas is a leading provider of private wireless, drone, and automated data solutions…

Conservative radio host Dan Bongino announced his daily show will only air replays while he deals with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate with his show’s parent company Cumulus Media. Bongino shared the news during his Wednesday online podcast. “They didn’t consult with us content providers. I strongly object to the mandate,” Bongino said. “The fight with…