David Tessitore, K1DT, discusses the birth of radio and the impact that Radio Amateurs had on the development of wireless communication.
If it would cover up till modern times that would help people understand that its still relevant. But then again, how do you cover all that without a multipart series potentially putting people to sleep. Satellite contributions, DSP, all the way till modern day software defined radio developments would sure help people realise this isn't just your grandfathers hobby.