What year did FM radio first start?

Answer 1

FM radio was in use just before World War II, but very few stations were in operation. FM was touted in full-page magazine ads during the war as the "coming attraction" (like television) that everyone would want when the war was over (there was no domestic production of radios during the war). Once it began, it caught on quickly, especially for Classical Music, as it had much wider frequency spectrum than AM radio.

Answer 2

FM was developed in the 1940s. However it only became popular in the 1970s.

Answer 3

The first FM radio station was an experimental station in 1937. It was called W1XOJ. Regular broadcasting of FM stations started in 1939.

Answer 4

The 1950's. But nobody used it, so most cars didn't have it until the 80's

Answer 5

In 1933, FM radio was patented by inventor Edwin H. Armstrong. Westinghouse / RCA were first in mass production of radios for domestic use.

Answer 6

The FCC Approved the standard stereo F.M. broadcast signal in April 1961.