Captain H.J. Round

Pioneering radio engineer who worked with Marconi, developed direction‑finding, early valve amplifiers and broadcasting transmitters, and received the Armstrong Medal for his contributions to radio science.

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Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 20min

#022 SPECIAL: Capt H.J. Round, a speech from Dec 1952

Listen to the incredible Captain H.J. Round, a pioneering radio engineer who worked alongside Marconi and shaped modern broadcasting, as he delivers his 1952 Armstrong Medal acceptance speech. Discover his remarkable contributions, including radio direction-finding that impacted World War I and the design of early BBC transmitters. Hear tales of his viral test transmissions that kicked off broadcasting in 1920 and a captivating mention of celebrity broadcasts like Dame Nellie Melba's. It's a deep dive into the technical and the historic!

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