The history of radio technology evolution in the Crimea (1921�1940). Part 1

Pavel Yermolov

Abstract— In the first part of the article presented are the following sections of the second period of research on the history of radio technology in the Crimea (1921�1940): general historical aspects of scientific and technological achievements and events of the period, as well as wireless technologies which have been developed in the Crimea during both testing and operation of the equipment: radio communications; heat direction finding, radar, underwater acoustics, remote control, underwater television, broadcasting. Separately examined is the development of communication services of Naval forces of the Black Sea � Black Sea Fleet, civil communications and amateur radio movement.

Key words: history of radio technology, Crimea, Black Sea Fleet