Cape Cod’s Fabulous Radio History: Facts to Remember, Fictions to Forget

Chatham Marconi welcomes its Chief Historian Edwin Moxon, Ph.D

Cape Cod has some important early radio history that has been told and retold, sometimes getting better or worse in the process.  Along with Dr. Edwin (Ed) Moxon, we will take a look at some local radio lore and sort out a few “mythconceptions” that have become common knowledge.  He will speak on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 PM Eastern, in person at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center in North Chatham, Mass. and livestreamed via Zoom webinar.  

About Our Speaker

Ed Moxon is a retired electrical engineer who returned to the Cape in 2004 after a career in research and manufacturing.  He holds a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the field of communication, and has a keen interest in the history of radio and of Chatham Radio WCC.  Ed joined Chatham Marconi in 2003, was first elected a Director in 2005, and served as Secretary from 2007 to 2010.  His research into wireless history and technology and his authoritative exhibit preparation represent major contributions to the development and success of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum.  

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About Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

Founded in 2002, the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center is a 501(c)(3) organization which celebrates the rich history of 20th Century maritime radio and explores the innovative advances in science and technology that continue to transform our lives.  The Center comprises the historic Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum, an Education Center offering in-house STEM education in communications science and technology, and the TechSmart education outreach initiative designed to bring its proven wireless technology curricula directly to children in Cape Cod classrooms.  More at: www.ChathamMarconi.org.

About the Chatham Marconi Speaker Series

Programs are presented on alternate Thursday evenings during the Summer, and on the first Thursday of each month from October through June.   Subjects are drawn from the resources of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum, the STEM After Hours program, or member-suggested topics related to its mission.  The series will be presented virtually, and if conditions permit also with a small live audience.