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glad you guys like that, here is some facts about the 80's


1980's - Radio's Digital Infancy


1980

Intelsat V relays 12,000 phone calls, 2 color TV channels.
1981

The IBM PC.
1982

A.M. Stereo is first authorized in the United States. 5 competing systems struggle for dominance - as the FCC refuses to settle on a standard.

July 23, 1982 KDKA becomes the first station in the world to broadcast AM stereo.


1983

Cellular phone network starts in U.S.
1984

Continental US relays of news feeds for stations is available on Ku-Band satellites.
A television set can be worn on the wrist.

1985

Sony builds a radio the size of a credit card.
U.S. TV networks begin satellite distribution to affiliates.

1986

The first 'dial-up' remote control system for a transmitter is introduced by Gentner.
HBO scrambles its signals.
1987

Half of all U.S. homes with TV are on cable.
1988

FCC allows 'Short Spacing' of FM stations
1989