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communications firsts
First Wireless Radio. In 1904 Lee De Forest, while at Yale University, built the first wireless radio (station and mast) in the country. His audion tube became an essential component of not only commercial radio, but the telephone, television, radar, and computer.
First Telephone Exchange. The first telephone exchange became operational in New Haven. The exchange went into service in January 1878 with 21 subscribers.
First Telephone Book. The first telephone book was published in New Haven, by the New Haven District Telephone Company in February 1878. It was one page long and held fifty names - no numbers were listed as the operator would connect you.
| A room block has been reserved at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, offering an atmosphere of luxurious comfort and unparalleled service. This richly appointed four-diamond hotel is nestled in downtown New Haven, just steps from the historic campus of Yale University, the New Haven Town Green, a wide selection of museums, the Shubert Theater and quaint boutique shopping. | |
| Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street  |
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Reservations:
Register online (preferred method) Register by phone toll free: 1-888-444-OMNI (6664) (mention HeSCA) Register by May 19, 2008 and mention the Health and Science Communications Association to enjoy the following rate (plus applicable taxes):
$149 single or double occupancy |
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To get these preferred rates, you must identify yourself as being with the Health and Sciences Communications Association (HeSCA). The Preferred rate will be honored when registering by phone or on the website.
Please let the hotel know if you need an accessible room when you make your reservation.
Register before May 19, 2008
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How to get there: An easy drive from points throughout the northeast, the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale is also easy to get to by train or air. The hotel is located just two miles from Union Station and its Amtrak connections. Tweed New Haven Airport, New York’s LaGuardia and JFK airports and Hartford International airport offer shuttle and/or taxi service to the hotel. See the hotel’s Web site for more information and directions.
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