The Father of FM Radio

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1. What invention did Edwin H. Armstrong give the world? black and white television AM radio FM radio colour television

2. When and where was Armstrong born? 1885, Bronx, New York City 1890, New York City 1895, London, England 1880, Newark, New Jersey

3. Armstrong patented his "Regenerative Circuit" while a student at Columbia University. Which year was he in when he invented it? Freshman Junior Sophmore Senior

4. Armstrong was in the Army in WWI. What rank did he achieve? Colonel Brigadier General Major Captain

5. Lee de Forest patented the same item as Armstrong, but under a different name, in 1916. He then sold the rights to his invention to AT&T. The lawyers rubbed their hands in glee: how long did the lawsuit take to litigate? 8 years 5 years 12 years 6 years

6. Armstrong pursued his dreams: he patented a "Radio Signalling System", which we now know as FM. It has the great advantage of producing a clearer signal. In which year was this patent granted? 1933 1923 1943 1913

7. Armstrong's inventions were licensed by a major organisation which felt threatened by his invention of FM radio. Which company tried to get the FCC to ban his inventions? American Broadcasting Corporation Westinghouse General Electric Radio Corporation of America

8. Armstrong was broke and the suit cost him not just money, but also his marriage. Emotionally exhausted, he committed suicide, but in which year? 1948 1963 1972 1954

9. Armstrong's wife did not give up the fight; she reopened the legal battle. True or false: Mrs. Armstrong won the final judgement on ownership of the patent. True False

10. Armstrong won many awards and recognitions in his life, including the Legion d'Honeur and the Edison Medal "For distinguished contributions to the art of electric communication, notably the regenerative circuit, the superheterodyne, and frequency modulation". In which year was he inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame? 1950 1970 1980 1960