Posted on Jan 25, 2023
It all started as a lab experiment: A century ago, the broadcaster that became OPB was born
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How a physics instructor, a college football game and World War I vets contributed to the launch of Oregon Public Broadcasting
On Jan. 23, 1923, radio station KFDJ made its first formal broadcast — marking the beginning of a new era in public media.
It began as the work of Oregon Agricultural College physics instructor Jacob Jordan and his homemade fifty-watt transmitter.
On Jan. 23, 1923, radio station KFDJ made its first formal broadcast — marking the beginning of a new era in public media.
It began as the work of Oregon Agricultural College physics instructor Jacob Jordan and his homemade fifty-watt transmitter.
It all started as a lab experiment: A century ago, the broadcaster that became OPB was born
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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