World’s Largest Radio, 1939

081539BCEighty-five years ago, the world’s largest radio represented KSL, Salt Lake City, in the city’s parade honoring the entrance of the Mormon Pioneers in 1847. Equipped with a powerful public address system, the float furnished music along the 3 mile parade route. The float measured 22 by 9 by 8 feet, and was featured in the August 15, 1939, issue of Broadcasting magazine.