Frank Conrad
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Frank Conrad was an American electrical engineer, best known for radio development, including his work as a pioneer broadcaster. He worked for the Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for half a century.
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Conrad's home in Wilkinsburg showing the "flat-top" antenna with counterpoise used for his experimental radio station 8XK.
Conrad's experimental radio station, 8XK, was located in his home's garage.
Vocarola loudspeaker, designed by Frank Conrad from an automobile horn
Historical marker in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, marking the location of Frank Conrad's 8XK radio station, the precursor to Pittsburgh radio station KDKA. Marker on Penn Ave near Trenton Ave.Awards 4
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Frank Conrad was an American electrical engineer, best known for radio development, including his work as a pioneer broadcaster. He worked for the Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for half a century. His experimental radio station provided the inspiration, and he acted in an advisory role, for the establishment of Westinghouse's first broadcasting service, over radio station KDKA.
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