James Clerk Maxwell – the Father of Radio
by Dave Charnock G0BCU
Although Marconi is generally understood to be the father of radio, that title would not have been achieved without the work of a little-known Scotsman, James Clerk Maxwell.
It was by applying Maxwell’s theories relating to the propagation of electromagnetic radiation that Heinrich Hertz became the first to purposely demonstrate the existence and behaviour of radio waves, in the 1880s. Marconi, building on these foundations, created the world of ‘wireless’.
“David G0BCU, from Warrington Amateur Radio Society will cover Maxwell’s scientific achievements – relating to more than just radio – as well as his life, that of a remarkable man.”
The evening will begin @ 7pm local time with the presentation getting underway @ 7.30pm.
To join the meeting please follow the following link:
https://srs.my.webex.com/srs.my/j.php?MTID=m1a29af8f41683a2ad3c7fd13ccae1521
…or by using the meeting number: 2371 253 6147 (Password G8SRS)
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Webex last evening to enjoy Dave G0BCU’s review of the life and times of James Clerk Maxwell.
An excellent presentation followed by a lively discussion which by all accounts was enjoyed by all.
Also, good to see joining us were John M0JFE (Fleetwood) and briefly Sean M3SSS (Cleveleys), please feel free to join us at any time in the future..
The full list of participants were:
Adam M7GKE,
Andrew M7USL,
Brian G8NHN,
Carsten G0SYP,
Sarah 2E0KUH,
David G0BCU,
Evan M0TJU,
John M0JFE (Fleetwood),
Farid M0UNG,
Pete M1PTR,
Meeko M0FVD,
Nigel G0RXA,
Nigel M0VNL,
Simon M0TYY,
Stephen M0RDN,
Tom M0DCG,
Tony M0SAV
Sean M3SSS (Cleveleys)
As usual the meeting was recorded with the intention of making it available to those unable to attend via our YouTube platform.
Once again, thank you all in particular David for an excellent presentation.