Dr. Frank Conrad | |
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 Frank Conrad 1921 | |
| Born | May 4, 1874 |
| Died | December 10, 1941 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Electrical Engineer, Inventor |
| Employer | Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing |
| Known for | Radio broadcasting |
| Spouse | Flora Selheimer Conrad |
| Children | Francis H. Conrad, Crawford Conrad and Jane Conrad Durham |
| Awards | IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award (1925) IEEE Edison Medal (1930) John Scott Medal (1933) IEEE Lamme Medal (1936) |
Frank Conrad (May 4, 1874 – December 10, 1941) was an American electrical engineer, best known for radio development, including his work as a pioneer broadcaster. He worked for the Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for half a century. His experimental radio station provided the inspiration, and he acted in an advisory role, for the establishment of Westinghouse's first broadcasting service, over radio station KDKA.