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The British Broadcasting Company (later Corporation) is founded by a consortium, to establish a nationwide network of radio transmitters to provide a national broadcasting service.
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British commercial radio broadcaster; predecessor to BBC (1922–1926)
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Association of two or more individuals and/or organizations to achieve a common goal
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Electronic device that emits radio waves
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