A Selection of Receiver Innovation History over the Past 100 Years (Part 2)
Early pioneers of radio technology like de Forest and Armstrong understood one key point: their success depended on a rugged and reliable detector; in the early days, this was mainly made possible by the radio operator, whose technical prowess and hearing made it possible. However, as the industry developed, other aspects became increasingly important, such as linearity, bandwidth, etc.
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