Trials & Errors #84 (08/24/26): The Genius of Frank Conrad - Forum Discussion

This is the forum for the article located at this link. Frank Conrad was a key fellow to both ham radio as well as radio broadcasting. I hope you'll have comments, questions or ideas for me in this forum discussion on this or similar topics. Thanks, Dave Jensen W7DGJ

 

I started my career in broadcasting so this was really interesting. We are truly standing on the shoulders of giants.

if your looking for more self-taught engineers there is Ed ‘Mad Man’ Muntz and his TV and radio manufacturing business, his Car business, and the practice of “Muntzing”. Fascinating stuff, colorful character.

 

You always find the best stories!

 

Hey Tom, thanks for the tip. I remember that guy! Dave, W7DGJ

 

Thanks Richard. If you have any suggestions, pass 'em along. Dave, W7DGJ

 

Here are some interesting photos of the first KDKA station and Frank's setup, Dave W7DGJ

 

FYI Typo: "... I'm featuring one of those, engineer Frank Collins, today in this column. ..."
"...Collins..." vice Conrad.
Cheers.

 

Thanks, appreciate the correction . . . DONE. Dave, W7DGJ

 

Great read into the early history of radio, thanks.

 

Brilliant! I never heard this interesting story even with 60 years in HR. Thanks Lionel N5LB

 

Thanks Lionel -- that's what we're here for! Appreciate the comment. Dave