The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: A Personal View by Norman F. Joly

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Author Joly, Norman F.
Title The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: A Personal View
Note Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: A Personal View" by Norman F. Joly is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. This work chronicles the development of amateur radio, particularly focusing on its evolution in the United Kingdom and Greece, through both a scientific lens and personal anecdotes from the author’s experiences and observations within the radio amateur community. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical roots of electricity and its pivotal role in the creation of radio communications. Joly begins by detailing key figures in the history of electricity, such as Thales of Miletus and Benjamin Franklin, and explores their contributions to the understanding of electric phenomena. The subsequent chapters promise to delve into the milestones of radio communication, including the advent of amateur radio and notable events like the transatlantic tests of the early 1920s and the struggles faced by early Greek radio amateurs during their formative years. The text sets a tone of exploration and reverence for the contributions of amateur radio enthusiasts, emphasizing their significant role in technological innovation and communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering
Subject Radio broadcasting
Category Text
EBook-No. 66
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Most Recently Updated Jul 1, 2008
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