Quiz on AM Radio History

What act inspired the creation of the Federal Communications Commission?

• Communications Act of 1934

• Radio Act of 1927

• Telecommunications Act of 1996

• Broadcasting Act of 1949

What was the slogan used by the Automobile Radio Corporation for their radios?

• You’re never alone with a Transitone.

• Always connected, always clear.

• Drive with the sound of music.

• Stay tuned, stay safe.

What was the primary concern of the FCC in the late 1930s?

• Public interest obligations of radio broadcasters

• Expansion of FM radio

• Introduction of television

• Regulation of advertising

What was a key feature of the cars in the late 1920s regarding AM radio?

• Closed cabins for better listening

• Built-in FM transmitters

• Digital displays for tuning

• Satellite radio compatibility

In what year did General Motors begin installing radios in its new Cadillacs?

• 1930

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

What technology made it possible for smaller radios to be installed in cars in the 1950s?

• Transistor technology

• Vacuum tube technology

• Digital technology

• Satellite technology

What does FM stand for in radio technology?

• Frequency Modulation

• Frequency Multiplication

• Frequency Management

• Frequency Measurement

What was a characteristic of the early days of FM radio?

• Innovation and vibrant local programming

• Static and poor sound quality

• Limited frequency range

• High cost of production

Which company is mentioned as having been part of the major consolidation of radio stations?

• iHeartMedia

• Spotify

• Pandora

• Apple Music

What did the FCC once ask stations to serve in exchange for their licenses?

• The public interest

• Corporate interests

• Government mandates

• Private investors