Hiram Percy Maxim and Guglielmo Marconi SK

In 1936, the amateur radio community mourned the loss of two of its pioneering figures: Hiram Percy Maxim and Guglielmo Marconi. Hiram Percy Maxim, co-founder of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), was instrumental in organizing and advocating for amateur radio operators in the United States. His leadership and vision helped shape the ARRL into a vital organization that continues to support and promote amateur radio. Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian inventor, and Nobel laureate, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in wireless telegraphy, which laid the foundation for modern radio communication. His experiments and innovations proved the practicality of long-distance radio transmission. The passing of these two luminaries marked the end of an era but their contributions continue to inspire and influence the amateur radio community worldwide.