Frank Conrad
American electrical engineer (1874-1941) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 67
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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1941Died11 December 19411936IEEE Lamme MedalAward1930Edison MedalAward1925IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial AwardAward1874Born4 May 1874
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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
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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.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1941 · aged 67
The same award as Frank
B. Jayant BaligaBoth received IEEE Lamme MedalAlfred Y. ChoBoth received IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award
Lubomyr RomankiwBoth received IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial AwardAugust Uno LammBoth received IEEE Lamme MedalHarold Stephen BlackBoth received IEEE Lamme Medal
Albert HullBoth received IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award