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+ | In 1921 [[Franklin James Boyer|Frank Boyer]] and his partner [[Arthur Winston Frome|Arthur Frome]] opened a small variety shop specializing in electrical and radio components and specialized hardware and called it B&F Light and Sound. It catered to those needing electric light installation and fixtures. Many of the young tinkerers in early radio bought their supplies here. | ||
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+ | Arthur, a self taught electrical engineer, began building a radio transmitter and would read the news each evening for those lucky enough to have a radio set. |
Latest revision as of 10:30, 6 December 2013
"Boyer Communications Corp." redirects here for other uses, see Business Index
Boyer Communications Corporation is a privately owned communications corporation providing media services in and around the Maple Grove metropolitan area.
Business Units
- WRMG (609 AM) Radio
- WBCC, Ch63 Television
- The Maple Flyer News
History
In 1921 Frank Boyer and his partner Arthur Frome opened a small variety shop specializing in electrical and radio components and specialized hardware and called it B&F Light and Sound. It catered to those needing electric light installation and fixtures. Many of the young tinkerers in early radio bought their supplies here.
Arthur, a self taught electrical engineer, began building a radio transmitter and would read the news each evening for those lucky enough to have a radio set.