Whether you worked behind the microphone or just enjoyed listening, a new book on local radio history is a worthwhile and enjoyable purchase.
"Hartford Radio" was released this week as part of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series.
It's authored by radio historian and engineer John Ramsey, who is also webmaster of "Hartfordradiohistory.com," a repository of facts, recollections and vintage photographs, similar to what's found in the new book.
"Radio broadcasting has been an integral part of the history of Hartford since the early part of the 20th century," Ramsey said.
"Many Hartford residents learned about the end of World War II via radio, and the medium played a key role in keeping people informed during the floods of 1936 and 1955, the Cuban Missle Crisis and the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965," he said.
"And thousands of schoolchildren eagerly listened to WTIC's legendary Bob Steele on wintery mornings as they awaited school closing announcements."
There's also WDRC, which first went on the air in New Haven in 1922, and WDRC-FM, a participant in experimentation with Edwin Armstrong, the inventor of FM radio.
"Hartford Radio" can be ordered directly from the author, at this link to his website.
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