What's Old
February 1963 Radio-Electronics

February 1963 Radio-Electronics [Table of Contents] Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Radio-Electronics, published 1930-1988. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.

Have you heard of Douglas McDonald Perham and his Cavalcade of Electronics? Mr. Perham, born on May 22, 1885, in Duarte, California, was a trailblazer in the development of early radio and electronic technologies. His life and work not only advanced the fields of communication and electronics but also laid the foundation for preserving the history of these transformative technologies. Growing up in Southern California during the late 19th century, Perham developed an early fascination with electricity and mechanics. This passion led him to pursue studies in electrical systems during a period when wireless communication was emerging as a revolutionary technology. His natural aptitude for engineering and his hands-on experimentation with early electrical devices positioned him to play a pivotal role in the industry. In 1905, Perham began his professional career at the Federal Telegraph Company (FTC) in Palo Alto, California. FTC was instrumental in advancing long-distance wireless communication, particularly through its use of the Poulsen arc transmitter.

What's Old

By Dick Barrett

All the items shown are exhibits at the Cavalcade of Electronics, a collection of electronic equipment housed in one wing of the Perham Foundation's exhibit at New Almaden, California. A number of other exhibits appeared on page 35 of the August 1962 issue.