Radio Technology Essay Examples

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A History of Radio Technology in Surveillance (595 words, 3 pages)

IntroductionModern methods of surveillance and combat are different from how they were many years ago. The early days of warfare involved hand-to-hand combat. The number of casualties was high, and the tribe or side with more manpower usually won battles. Nowadays, combat has evolved. People can remotely pilot drones and ... Read More

Understanding Sunspots, Their Cycles, Radiation and Magnetic Properties (992 words, 5 pages)

Our Sun continuously converts hydrogen into helium and with this process itprovides the essentials for life processes. In doing this it controls our climate,provides light, raises tides, and drives the food chain (Schaefer 34). Our Sunalso has influenced many beliefs now and in the past. History has documented Sun worshipping ... Read More

An Overview of the First Wireless Network Protocol: 802.11 (1319 words, 3 pages)

The First Wireless Network Protocol 802.11Approval of the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless local area networking (WLAN) and rapid progress made toward higher data rates have put the promise of truly mobile computing within reach. While wired LANs have been a mainstream technology for at least fifteen years, WLANs are ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Major Edwin Howard Armstrong (596 words, 1 pages)

Major Edwin Howard Armstrong, called "The Major" by his friends (and "Howard" by his relatives), (December 18, 1890 January 31, 1954) was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He received an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University. He was one of early broadcasting's pioneers. Holder of 42 patents, ... Read More

A Review of Jefferson Cowie’s “Capital Moves” (1307 words, 2 pages)

Capital Moves by Jefferson Cowie is a short version of a long journey that the Radio Corporation of America took through North America on a 70 year quest for cheap labor. On this journey, the company moved every time a problem arisen, and in the end, encountered the same behaviors ... Read More

A Comparison of the Sophisticated Features of Cell Phones and CB Radios (355 words, 1 pages)

Cell Phones and CBs A good way to understand the sophistication of a cell phone is to compare it to a CB radio or a walkie-talkie. Simplex vs. Duplex Both walkie-talkies and CB radios are simplex devices. That is, two people communicating on a CB radio use the same frequency, ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013