Kathy Loves Physics & History | David Sarnoff, Howard Armstrong & the Superheterodyne Receiver @Kathy_Loves_Physics | Uploaded July 2018 | Updated October 2024, 5 days ago.
What is the superheterodyne method and how did it usher in the era of broadcast radio? This is the story of Howard Armstrong who invented the superhet receiver in a WW1 bombing raid and David Sarnoff who fought his way from poverty to controlling an empire. Check it out!
Also, if you want to see some amazing pictures of Armstrong and his history check out users.erols.com/oldradio
Armstrong/WJZ photos from the Harry Houck Collection or Columbia University's Armstrong Collection
Finally, as usual, the music is from the fabulous Kim Nalley
What is the superheterodyne method and how did it usher in the era of broadcast radio? This is the story of Howard Armstrong who invented the superhet receiver in a WW1 bombing raid and David Sarnoff who fought his way from poverty to controlling an empire. Check it out!
Also, if you want to see some amazing pictures of Armstrong and his history check out users.erols.com/oldradio
Armstrong/WJZ photos from the Harry Houck Collection or Columbia University's Armstrong Collection
Finally, as usual, the music is from the fabulous Kim Nalley